Sr. Manager, Pipeline Safety Management Systems

Londonderry, NH, US, 03053 Fall River, MA, US, 02720 Hooksett, NH, US, 03010 Massena, NY, US, 13662 Salem, NH, US, 03079 Columbus, GA, US, 31901 Fredericton, New Brunswick, CA, E3B 7G5 Concord, NH, US, 03301 Fall River, MA, US, 02724 Saint John, New Brunswick, CA, E2K 2Y6 Nashua, NH, US, 03060 Gainesville, GA, US, 30501 Keene, NH, US, 03431

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.

At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

Purpose

Responsible for leading the implementation of Pipeline Safety Management Systems across gas operations. Reporting to the Vice President, Technical Services - Gas, and working closely with the PSMS Steering Committee, this position will oversee PSMS initiatives within gas operations ensuring that developing programs are in conformance with API RP 1173 and implemented consistently across gas operations. Effective engagement with gas utility leadership and the Gas Technical Governance Team is critical to the success in this role. The position will assume a liaison role with industry associations (AGA, NGA) and other gas utilities in the context of PSMS to ensure Liberty is developing and adopting an industry standard program. Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of PSMS related programs across the gas utilities as well as tracking and regular reporting of progress will be the fundamental responsibility of this position.

Accountabilities

PSMS Leadership and Influence

Working closely with the PSMS Steering Committee, Gas Technical Governance Team, other functional leads in the Gas Technical Services group, and local compliance staff, this position will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Pipeline.

Safety Management System (API RP 1173) throughout gas operations including the following:
Understand the findings from the previously conducted gap analysis for PSMS related programs across the gas utilities and influence the culture to ensure that ongoing maturity assessments show progress;
Facilitate with the PSMS Steering Committee the development of and implementation of “road maps” to plan for and track progress in addressing gaps determined in the gap
analyses;
Identify, design, facilitate and manage PSMS initiatives and influence operational leaders to adopt these initiatives to drive toward gas safety excellence and improve conformance with API RP 1173;
Liaison with industry associations (AGA, NGA, SGA) and other gas utilities to ensure Liberty is fully informed of developing trends, implementing an industry standard PSMS Program, and influencing the ongoing development of industry standards related to PSMS;
Oversee the design, development, delivery and management of pipeline safety management system communications;
Facilitate with the PSMS Steering Committee as a group and with the individual gas utility presidents the Senior Management Pipeline Safety Review process;
Oversee the development and execution of the continuing Operation's Self-Assessment program for Gas Operations.
Influence subject matter experts across the organization to implement process improvements that enhance PSMS;
Coach managers and supervisors in PSMS implementation and continuous improvement;
Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

People Leader:

Provide leadership and coaching to direct reports including PSMS Engineers, Program Manager II – MOC, Program Manager II – Emergency Liaison, and Manager, Quality Management.

Education and Experience

University - Bachelor degree or equivalent
5+ years of experience

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.

For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.

With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.

What we offer

Company funded Pension program

401k with Company match

Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Share purchase/match plan

Defined Contribution savings plan

Top Talent Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.