Manager, Gas Engineering - Pressure Control

About the Role

The Manager will provide leadership and direct the overall activities of the Mechanical group within Pressure Control. This role ensures operating supervisors are aware of training requirements and obtains solutions to their problems, enabling them to perform their functions in compliance with all regulations, procedures, and Gas Specifications. The Manager performs administrative functions, including budget management and personnel issues, while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Pressure Control mechanical section to maximize the integrity, reliability, and continuity of gas regulating assets. The role involves coordinating multiple projects simultaneously and adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of management and union employees in the day-to-day operation of the Pressure Control Department.
• Oversee Pressure Control work out locations and ensure critical storeroom inventories are maintained and controlled.
• Oversee all administrative functions of the Pressure Control Department, including record retention and archiving.
• Administer the Pressure Control procurement process and assist with establishing contracts for Pressure Control O/M activities.
• Oversee projects sponsored by Pressure Control during construction to ensure satisfactory completion and commissioning.
• Maintain and update the Pressure Control Training Implementation Plan.
• Manage the Pressure Control Operator Qualification Program.
• Work to become fully operator qualified in all Operator Qualifications for the mechanical section within Pressure Control.
• Act as the Department lead for the implementation of Gas Central or other work management systems within Pressure Control.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Gas Operations Training Manager and Local Gas Operations training personnel.
• Oversee all training and medical scheduling.
• Assist with the evaluation of new gas pressure regulating equipment, ROV controls, SCADA electronics, and materials for use on the gas system at transmission gate stations, district, and industrial regulator stations.
• Provide technical and training support to other departments concerning gas distribution system operations, seasonal pressure settings, network flow constraints, and critical equipment adjustments.
• Perform field training for other departments on system operations and regulator station equipment.
• Make recommendations to improve or retrofit obsolete or outdated equipment and assist in preparing annual and five-year capital budget requests to support these activities.
• Respond to system emergencies, including off-hours and holidays, to coordinate with Gas Control, Regional Operations, and ERC personnel to rectify and repair compromised elements.
• Serve as the delegation for the Department Manager during absences and vacations as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of full-time relevant experience, or
• Associate's Degree and 5 years of full-time relevant experience, or
• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years of full-time relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant field experience or supervisory and managerial experience of a technical group with a proven ability to motivate people.
• Working knowledge of gas transmission and distribution systems, regulator stations, ROVs, gate stations, and general system operation.
• Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations concerning pressure regulation equipment and designs.
• Knowledge of design, repair, and maintenance of gas distribution systems, pressure regulating stations/equipment, gate stations, power generation (as applicable), mechanical and controls systems, and associated equipment.
• Strong decision-making, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, administrative, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments while meeting stringent deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor when dealing with all levels of management, union personnel, and customers.
• Must become operator qualified within 24 months of hiring.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interpret basic information on drawings.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Excellent collaboration and team-building skills.
• Ability to inspire and develop staff.
• Effective leadership and management of others.
• Ability to build and manage effective teams.
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback.
• Instills commitment to organizational goals.
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority-setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Experience in a regulated environment.
• Possesses strong technical aptitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License (Required).

Physical Demands

• Ability to respond to system emergencies.
• Able to work in all weather conditions, including excessive heat and/or cold.
• Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions.
• Ability to work in adverse conditions, including noise, confined spaces, and high elevations.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and other equipment.
• Perform work in underground vaults through manholes.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (e.g., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces).
• Ability to work with and near high voltage and/or other high-energy systems.
• Ability to wear and use a full or half-face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, per OSHA regulations.
• Ability to climb in and out of manholes and excavations.
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday.
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses.
• Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375 lbs while wearing and/or carrying 25 lbs of clothing and equipment.

Additional Requirements

• Assigned a System Emergency Assignment (emergency response role) and expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able and willing to travel within the Company service territory as needed.
• Available for emergency work 24/7 as required by system conditions.
• Capable of working at elevations and within tunnels.
• Must successfully pass a background check.