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 open for a Pressure Regulation Program Manager in Maumelle or Fort Smith, AR.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Pressure Regulation Program Manager directs, administers and manages all duties and responsibilities associated with pressure regulation compliance across all of Summit Utilities operations in 6 states. They will have multiple direct reports that can be local or remote from their location. They will be a lead role model and contribute to the development and improvement of this function under the direction of the senior manager of measurement and regulation.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for supervision and operational activities of the measurement and field operations in various states in SUI
- Development and management of regulator station testing, and inspection programs and policies based on state and national codes and industry best practices.
- Provides leadership with an emphasis on safety by regulating system pressures adequately, ensuring proper over-pressure protection, and assisting with odorization as needed.
- Provide reporting on compliance with regulator testing and inspection program requirements.
- Assist procurement as needed to develop strategies to ensure the necessary supply of regulators to support the company’s interchangeable equipment programs, maintenance, and growth needs.
- Perform data analysis and act as SME for regulator performance discussion such as Material Standards Committee, Integrity Management Plans, AARs, etc.
- Work with regulatory bodies and language to align regulatory testing programs as much as practical.
- Work with integrity management, engineering and operations to develop prioritized station replacement recommendations where necessary.
- Schedule removal of regulators for evaluation and replacement
- Develop regulator change out program(s) if needed.
- Develop internal manual or SOPs to document company policy, procedures, and preferences around M&R field operations.
- Stay informed on new regulator, relief valve, and monitoring technology and industry standards, and assess for utilization at the Company.
- Help define and maintain recordkeeping/data via ERP programs, reports, and other 3rd party programs as needed.
- Develop and oversee calibration schedules of equipment used in M&R field operations, such as pressure gauges, provers, pressure testing equipment, etc.
- If quality issues are found, work with the vendor(s) to find a resolution and determine necessary remediation steps for the company.
- Be a liaison between operations, our supply chain alliance partner, and the manufacturing reps to order and purchase regulators and associated devices.
- Review invoices from various vendors, oversee shipping, receiving, billing and regulator transfers, stock to stock, junk, etc.
- Work with Sr. Manger of M&R to develop budgets and provide feedback reporting to groups such as engineering and FP&A.
- Conduct performance evaluations, develops employees, administers constructive feedback, provides employee guidance, counsels, and maintains proper documentation, as necessary.
- Monitor and identify training and development needs for employees, while planning, budgeting, and facilitating these needs.
- Plan, budget, monitor, control, and report on expenditures in area of responsibility.
- Communicate corporate and departmental goals, promote, and facilitate goal setting and monitor goal progress.
- Maintains knowledge of and adherence to Company, safety, and departmental policies.
- Review and analyze workflow processes/procedures to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Prepare oral and written reports and presentations as required.
- Resolve customer complaints in a timely and constructive manner.
- Investigate and respond to various internal inquiries generated by claims, customer service, and regulatory complaints.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Other duties as assigned by Sr. Manger Measurement and Regulation.
- Assist and lead odorization efforts as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree required, engineering or engineering technology degree preferred.
- 4 years of natural gas experience; experience in engineering or operations preferred, M&R experience is ideal.
- Supervisor experience preferred but not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Strong practitioner of all safety principles associated with dealing with natural gas.
- Strong demonstrated mechanical aptitude required.
- Strong skills in project management and technical writing.
- Must exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to operate a variety of equipment and machinery such as testing devices, pressure gauges, pumps and hand and power tools required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, vendors, and coworkers is paramount.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly in an on-the-job training environment.
- Must be able to read and comprehend written directions, instructions, and technical manuals.
- Ability to follow company procedures.
- Proficient computer skills required, especially excel worksheets.
- Knowledgeable of natural gas utility industry preferred.
- Knowledge of state and federal pressure regulation codes.
- Self-motivating.
- Team player.
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.
