Director of Pipeline Safety

 

The Director of Pipeline Safety will be responsible for leading all aspects of INGAA’s pipeline safety policy and advocacy efforts. Working with the INGAA Pipeline Safety Committee and, at times, the INGAA board leadership, this individual will develop and implement strategies for promoting the interests of the interstate natural gas pipeline industry in federal pipeline safety policy. The director’s primary focus area will be advocating the association’s positions regarding U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations.   

 

Here is what you will be doing:

 

·       Plan and execute INGAA’s response to proposed PHMSA regulations and policies affecting natural gas transmission pipeline and storage operators. Lead drafting of written comments on rulemakings, represent INGAA at public meetings, etc.

·       Develop and maintain relationships with PHMSA career and political staff.

·       Manage INGAA’s Pipeline Safety Committee. Analyze and communicate pipeline safety developments at PHMSA, Congress, and elsewhere that could affect INGAA’s members. Collaborate with committee members to develop consensus INGAA positions on pipeline safety policy matters.

·       Direct outside engineering consultants and legal counsel retained on pipeline safety matters.

·       Liaise with groups representing other affected energy industry segments, NGOs, and public stakeholders on pipeline safety matters.

·       Support INGAA’s communications, messaging, and legislative outreach on pipeline safety matters.

·       Coordinate with other INGAA staff, as appropriate, in the development of INGAA policies and multidisciplinary initiatives relevant to natural gas transmission pipeline construction, operations, reliability, and environmental protection.

·       Promote opportunities for public-private collaboration and research and development to support the safety of natural gas transmission systems.

·       Perform technical and data analysis using industry survey data, historical archives, and INGAA databases and records to support the association’s advocacy.

·       Support INGAA programs and meetings that involve pipeline safety, including relevant INGAA Foundation studies and workshops.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is what you need to know:

 

Education:	·       Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field of study ·       Graduate degree a plus, but not required
Work Experience:       Skills:	·       Minimum of 5 to 10 years professional background in pipeline safety, engineering, operations, integrity management, and/or regulatory compliance ·       Knowledge of applicable PHMSA regulations and consensus standards is beneficial ·       Strong writing skills to draft effective agency filings, member communications, position statements, and testimony ·       Strong communication and interpersonal skills ·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office ·       Ability to manage multiple projects at a fast pace with competing deadline pressures ·       Ability to independently identify and learn technical information

 

This position is full-time and includes a comprehensive benefits package, including a retirement match and employer-paid health insurance.

 

About INGAA

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) is a trade organization that advocates regulatory and legislative positions of importance to the natural gas pipeline industry in North America. INGAA is comprised of 25 members, representing the vast majority of the interstate natural gas transmission pipeline companies in the U.S. and Canada. INGAA members operate almost 200,000 miles of pipeline. We invite you to visit our website for more information https://www.ingaa.org/.

 

INGAA is an equal opportunity employer.