Manager of Advanced Leak Detection - Military veterans preferred

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager of Advanced Leak Detection in Maumelle or Little Rock, AR.

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.
• Engineering degree or similar technical degree can substitute for 3 years of experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Experience managing ALD and coordinating ADL Stakeholder teams.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing contractors and approving invoices.
• Experience with SAP buildouts and corrections
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, including PHMSA and local state standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

Summit offers 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.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.