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Sr. Manager, Pipeline Safety Management Systems

Responsible for leading the implementation of Pipeline Safety Management Systems across gas operations. Reporting to the Vice President, Technical Services - Gas, and working closely with the PSMS Steering Committee, this position will oversee PSMS initiatives within gas operations ensuring that developing programs are in conformance with API RP 1173 and implemented consistently across gas operations. Effective engagement with gas utility leadership and the Gas Technical Governance Team is critical to the success in this role. The position will assume a liaison role with industry associations (AGA, NGA) and other gas utilities in the context of PSMS to ensure Liberty is developing and adopting an industry standard program. Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of PSMS related programs across the gas utilities as well as tracking and regular reporting of progress will be the fundamental responsibility of this position.

Working closely with the PSMS Steering Committee, Gas Technical Governance Team, other functional leads in the Gas Technical Services group, and local compliance staff, this position will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Pipeline Safety Management System (API RP 1173) throughout gas operations including the following:

• Understand the findings from the previously conducted gap analysis for PSMS related programs across the gas utilities and influence the culture to ensure that ongoing maturity assessments show progress;
• Facilitate with the PSMS Steering Committee the development of and implementation of "road maps" to plan for and track progress in addressing gaps determined in the gap analyses;
• Identify, design, facilitate and manage PSMS initiatives and influence operational leaders to adopt these initiatives to drive toward gas safety excellence and improve conformance with API RP 1173;
• Liaison with industry associations (AGA, NGA, SGA) and other gas utilities to ensure Liberty is fully informed of developing trends, implementing an industry standard PSMS Program, and influencing the ongoing development of industry standards related to PSMS;
• Oversee the design, development, delivery and management of pipeline safety management system communications;
• Facilitate with the PSMS Steering Committee as a group and with the individual gas utility presidents the Senior Management Pipeline Safety Review process;
• Oversee the development and execution of the continuing Operation's Self-Assessment program for Gas Operations.
• Influence subject matter experts across the organization to implement process improvements that enhance PSMS;
• Coach managers and supervisors in PSMS implementation and continuous improvement;
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Provide leadership and coaching to direct reports including PSMS Engineers, Program Manager II MOC, Program Manager II Emergency Liaison, and Manager, Quality Management.

University - Bachelor degree or equivalent

5+ years of experience

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