Program Manager: Pipeline Safety Management

Rhode Island Energy is seeking a Program Manager to provide technical expertise to oversee and support the development and implementation of a Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) program in accordance with API RP 1173.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

• Development, implementation, and enhancement of a comprehensive PSMS program that aligns with guidance’s set forth in API RP 1173.
• Engage and collaborate with subject matter experts and key business stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of the PSMS program.
• Conduct reviews to evaluate the program effectiveness against the ten elements of PSMS using the “Plan, Do, Check, Act” methodology.
• Report on the effectiveness and maturity of the PSMS program.
• Identify and implement short-term and long-term opportunities to strengthen and improve the PSMS program.
• Ensure effective work collaboration with subject matter experts across the Company to mitigate pipeline safety risks to assist in moving towards a zero-incident culture.
• Participate on committees both internally and externally such as the Northeast Gas Association (NGA) and the American Gas Association (AGA) to maintain knowledge and remain current on industry best practices, trends, industry-related regulatory and legislative changes impacting compliance and risk management and recommend changes within the organization.

Knowledge and Capabilities

• Experience in PSMS programs or equivalent knowledge of application of management systems to drive continuous improvement preferred.
• Ability to form relationships, collaborate, communicate, and implement effective change.
• Establish a culture of safety, reliability, efficiency, and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts in pipeline safety compliance.

Bachelors' Degree preferred and 5+ years of related work experience in applying safety management system principles or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year for year basis.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the natural gas industry and the associated Federal / State laws and codes is a plus.
• General knowledge of PSMS programs, process safety, QA/QC, and risk management experience preferred.
• Self-motivated, engaging, flexible, adaptable and results oriented team player.
• Strong leadership, administrative and verbal communication at a technical and layperson level.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability analyse information, identify themes or trends, and make recommendations.
• Ability to write, implement and maintain policies clearly and effectively.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office suite and other software applications.