Senior Manager of Pipeline Integrity

About the role

Summit Utilities, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and experienced leader to serve as Sr. Manager of Pipeline Integrity. This role is available as a hybrid opportunity based in either Fort Smith or Little Rock, Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) and Transmission Integrity Management Program (TIMP), ensuring program maturity, procedural development, and oversight of assessments and corrective actions.
• Own and advance DIMP & TIMP program elements, including system risk modeling (e.g., Jana), gap analysis, continuous improvement, and implementation of mitigative measures.
• Manage performance and development of a team of five direct reports.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems to support successful implementation and sustainability of the Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS).
• Serve as a subject matter expert on system risk characteristics, mitigative actions, and program effectiveness evaluations.
• Career readiness and responses for regulatory inspections in collaboration with the Integrity leadership team.
• Support regulatory rate case activities and provide technical input as needed.
• Represent the company in state and national industry associations; monitor and interpret regulatory changes at the federal and state levels.
• Aid in annual and long-range budget planning and ensure program adherence to financial targets.
• Provide executive-level reporting on key projects and program milestones.
• Participate in on-call emergency response as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Represent Summit at industry forums, conferences, and regulatory meetings.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and regulatory changes impacting pipeline safety/integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience leading integrity management programs within the utility, energy, or natural gas distribution industry.
• 5+ years of management experience supervising multidisciplinary teams in the utility, energy, or natural gas distribution industry.
• PE preferred.
• NACE/AMPP certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of PHMSA regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Strong strategic planning and program management expertise in regulated environments.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering a positive safety culture and driving organizational change.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics to guide strategy and decision making.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; adept at developing and delivering executive updates.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and meticulous analytical capability.
• Strong competencies in forecasting and budgeting.
• Demonstrated success in consulting effectively with all levels of management including executives.
• Must possess the ability to influence others without direct position power to earn credibility and trust.
• Business partner mentality with ability to educate basic financial concepts to stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct audits, provide constructive feedback, and partner with leaders to drive improvement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Learning Management Systems.
• Experience with probabilistic risk modeling, SAP, Oracle, ICAM, Comply Manager is a plus.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.