Senior Manager, Pipeline Integrity

Role Overview

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Tech Stack

• Oracle

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most