Manager of Advanced Leak Detection

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team as a Manager of Advanced Leak Detection. This position will be responsible for managing the leak survey program and Advanced Leak Detection (ALD) for all Summit Utilities Inc (SUI) as the program grows. The ideal candidate will have experience in gas utility leak survey management, working knowledge and a strong understanding of natural gas pipeline operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager the rollout of ALD for all SUIs to support successful implementation.
• Manage the Advanced Leak Detection (ALD) program for all of SUI as the program grows.
• Coordinate the ADL Stakeholder teams in all Operating Companies.
• Manage 4 DRs and support 15 indirect and coverage personnel.
• Coordinate new vehicle coordination and mounting for Picarro equipment.
• Coordinate safety meetings and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Approve contractor invoices for leak survey work.
• Support audits in a leak survey capacity.
• Manage the SAP buildout corrections and improvements consolidation for the team (1.3).
• Support SAP buildout of all of SUI (2.0).
• Monitor out-of-bound reports and address GIS issues.
• Monitor and maintain compliance schedules to ensure no out-of-compliance surveys for all of SUI.
• Coordinate a leak survey meeting across all of SUI.

Position Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in pipeline integrity management, including risk assessment, inspection, material properties of pipeline, material testing, repair, welding, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, including PHMSA, API, ASME, NACE, and state standards.
• Experience managing and leading a team of engineers and technicians.
• PE and or PMP preferred.
• NACE CP certification as CP-2 or higher preferred.

Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in gas utility leak survey management and natural gas pipeline operations.