Senior Manager of Pipeline Integrity

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 providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence 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 hybrid opportunity for a Senior Manager of Pipeline Integrity based in either Fort Smith or Little Rock, Arkansas.

POSITION SUMMARY

Summit Utilities is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and experienced leader to serve as Sr. Manager of Pipeline Integrity. This individual will lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of companywide natural gas pipeline Distribution Integrity Management (DIMP) and Transmission Integrity Management Program (TIMP) programs. The Sr. Manager will foster a culture of operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and proactive safety across Summit’s multi-state natural gas distribution operations.

This role is ideal for a strategic leader who excels in building collaborative teams, driving accountability, and advancing personnel and pipeline safety in a regulated utility environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND 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. 
• Coordinate audit 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. 
• Assist 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. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.

 EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• 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. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• 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. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.