Lead Specialist, Pipeline Safety Management System (Natural Gas)

Accountabilities and Essential Functions

• Develop and execute a comprehensive plan to implement and mature API RP 1173 across the organization, including policy development, stakeholder engagement, governance structure, and training
• Work with Safety to align efforts for a company overarching plan reflecting similar elements affecting both API 1173 and ISO 45001
• Ensure alignment between PSMS, existing safety programs, and enterprise risk management frameworks
• Oversee the daily operation and long-term strategy of the PSMS, ensuring alignment with the company's safety goals, operational risk profile, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain documented PSMS elements, procedures, and records, consistent with API RP 1173 expectations
• Establish and manage mechanisms for performance monitoring, internal assessments, management review, and lessons learned, to promote continuous improvement
• Facilitate formal management review processes and document action items and follow-up activities
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between operations, engineering, safety, compliance, and executive leadership to embed safety practices into company culture
• Promote workforce engagement and encourage reporting of hazards, near misses, and safety concerns consistent with PSMS principles
• Define and track leading and lagging safety performance indicators. Report results to leadership and recommend corrective and preventive actions when necessary
• Analyze trends to identify systemic risks and opportunities for risk reduction
• Develop and deliver training programs on PSMS elements. Communicate safety objectives and progress throughout all levels of the organization
• Support leadership development related to safety culture and accountability
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies for pipeline operations in accordance with PSMS principles
• Carefully coordinate risk evaluations and ensure risk controls are documented, implemented, and periodically reviewed
• Monitor applicable federal and state pipeline safety regulations (e.g., PHMSA, state utility commissions) and ensure PSMS practices align accordingly
• Support regulatory inspections and audits by preparing documentation and facilitating responses related to PSMS elements
• Lead internal and external PSMS audits, including preparation, facilitation, and response to findings
• Auxiliary internal audits, continuous improvement, and corrective actions as identified during the department’s audit process
• Track and verify completion of corrective actions resulting from audits, assessments, and incident investigations

Physical Requirements

• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.
• Able to exert up to 10 Lbs. of force occasionally, and /or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.
• Able to drive a vehicle for company business

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.

Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 2025.

Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.

Learn more at https://deltautilities.com.

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.