Manager Pipeline Safety Compliance

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About the role

Lead critical safety and compliance programs that impact thousands of customers. Partner with senior leadership, regulators, and operational teams to help shape enterprise-wide pipeline safety strategy, influence compliance and risk-management initiatives, and strengthen operational excellence and risk mitigation. This strategic leadership position combines office and field responsibilities with regular travel throughout Peoples Gas’ Florida service territory, working directly with operations teams, visiting construction and operational sites, and supporting regulatory inspections and audits.

Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity. As a team member, you will be assigned an Incident Response role, receive training, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance pipeline safety compliance, quality assurance, and continuous-improvement programs; support strategic and tactical initiatives designed to reduce operational risk and strengthen safety performance.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure compliance and operational effectiveness; advance Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) initiatives and compliance efforts.
• Lead internal compliance assessments, quality assurance reviews, and risk evaluations; manage compliance programs related to PHMSA, FPSC, and internal regulatory requirements.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement and corrective action.
• Act as primary liaison with regulatory agencies (PHMSA, Florida Public Service Commission) to coordinate audit activities, regulatory communications, reporting, and issue resolution; support inspections and ensure regulatory commitments are completed effectively.
• Provide leadership and direction to compliance and quality-assurance professionals; foster employee development, succession planning, and team performance; build a culture focused on accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Prepare executive-level reports and recommendations regarding compliance performance and risk mitigation; present updates to senior leadership and oversight committees.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Integrity Management, IT, Legal, and Finance teams to drive compliance excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of direct experience in natural-gas operations compliance administration.
• Fluent in operations of a gas distribution company; working knowledge of the design and operational characteristics of natural-gas distribution systems, including gate stations, regulator stations, and meter sets.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant municipal, state, and federal regulations pertaining to natural-gas distribution; understanding of quality-assurance processes.
• Literate in work and asset/data management systems; knowledge of the geographic service territory.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to problem-solve and analyze problems logically; demonstrated project-management skills with the ability to prioritize; self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in gas operations oversight or regulatory enforcement.
• Knowledge of PHMSA and FPSC regulations.
• Experience leading quality assurance, compliance, or operational-excellence initiatives.

Skills

• Pipeline Safety Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• PHMSA & FPSC Requirements
• Natural Gas Distribution Operations
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Operational Excellence
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Leadership & Team Development
• Audit Management
• Stakeholder Engagement