Senior Engineer - Gas RCA

Senior Engineer – Gas RCA

We are seeking an experienced engineer to lead PSE's Gas Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Program, responsible for overseeing investigation of qualifying gas events, developing lessons learned, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance pipeline safety performance. Depending on qualifications, the position may be filled as a Sr. Engineer or E3.

• Lead the Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) Element 5 Incident Investigation program, including investigation of internal and external qualifying gas events and root cause analysis as needed.
• Develop lessons learned and improvement activities resulting from gas events, including those occurring outside PSE.
• Track and report on key program KPIs, outputs, and activities.
• Identify and implement activities that improve the overall program.
• Facilitate periodic stakeholder meetings, training, and organizational change management activities as needed.
• Support the Quality Management department's Gas Operations Quality Control program, reviewing audit and investigation findings, supporting RCA and corrective action development, and incorporating risk identification and mitigation activities.
• Update and maintain critical program documents and processes.
• Provide quality oversight to ensure all qualifying events and associated investigations follow program processes and expectations.
• Track qualifying events through their entire life cycle to ensure alignment with program requirements.
• Bring together stakeholders and leadership to initiate investigations/RCAs and ensure the correct resources and priority are established.
• Drive program improvements through benchmarking activities and internal stakeholder engagement.
• Establish, monitor and report on appropriate program KPIs and key data points to drive program effectiveness.
• Act as the point of contact for the program and deliver clear, concise program updates and technical information to diverse audiences, including all levels of leadership.
• Update and maintain training material and facilitate periodic training of stakeholders as required.
• Manage OCM needs for the program as processes, personnel, and requirements change.

• Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field. A PE license may qualify in lieu of a degree.
• Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after eight (8) or more years practice as a degreed engineer).
• Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Natural gas utility engineering/operations experience.
• Knowledge of PSMS API RP 1173.
• Root Cause Analysis training and experience.
• Program Management experience. Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $–$, and the position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

  PSE offers a comprehensive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, an Employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) investment option, a cash balance retirement plan, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.

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