Director, Pipeline Safety Management & Quality Assurance

Location: Kensington

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.).  Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

The Director, Pipeline Safety Management and Quality Assurance is responsible for providing compliance, technical, and risk management support to mitigate risks across the Gas Business Unit. This position partners with project teams, subject matter experts, and other Eversource departments to develop and implement programs that support effective Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS), Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), and Process Safety initiatives.

Reporting directly to the President, Gas Operations, this position supports operations across Connecticut and Massachusetts and provides strategic and operational leadership for Pipeline Safety Management, Quality Assurance and Control, and Process Safety programs. The Director is responsible for developing, leading, and directing a team that includes the Program Manager, PSMS; QA/QC Supervisor;
Process Safety Lead; and Competence and Awareness resources. The role works closely with cross-functional partners to strengthen compliance, reduce operational risk, drive continuous improvement, and advance a culture focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Essential Functions:

Pipeline Safety Management (PSMS) & Risk Mitigation Lead implementation of the Pipeline Safety Management System (API RP 1173) across the Gas Business.

Develop and execute risk-based assurance programs, including audits, inspections, and analyses, to assess the effectiveness of compliance and risk mitigation efforts.

Conduct gap analyses and oversees mitigation plans to drive continuous improvement and strengthen organizational resilience.

Monitor operational and compliance trends and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce risk.

Support senior leadership in identifying potential risk areas, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring effective implementation of risk reduction initiatives.

Maintain knowledge of industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory and legislative developments impacting pipeline safety, compliance, and risk management, and implement necessary changes within the organization.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control Oversee quality control functions, including field inspections, audits, re-digs, post-construction reviews, and compliance monitoring activities.

Ensure adherence to operating procedures, construction standards, and regulatory requirements through effective quality assurance programs.

Identify systemic issues, evaluate root causes, and recommend corrective actions, process improvements, and training opportunities to enhance operational performance.

Process Safety Develop, implement, and monitor process safety metrics and performance indicators.

Lead incident investigations, hazard analyses, risk assessments, and corrective action planning.

Coordinate Safety Excellence Team (SET) initiatives and support human performance improvement programs.

Monitor industry events, trends, and lessons learned and integrate applicable improvements into Gas operations.

Leadership & Strategic Alignment Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team, including:

Program Manager, PSMSQA/QC Supervisor Process Safety Lead Partner with cross-functional teams, including Safety, Engineering, Operations, and other business partners, to drive continuous improvement and advance a zero-incident culture.

Lead committees and meetings focused on compliance, pipeline safety, and risk management, both internally and externally.

Represent the company in industry organizations and forums, including the American Gas Association (AGA) and Northeast Gas Association (NGA).Communicate key performance metrics, risks, compliance matters, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership.

Ensure safe work practices are followed and that the environment is fully protected in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with employees, contractors, regulators, industry organizations, and other stakeholders to support business objectives and compliance efforts.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/

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Technical Knowledge/Skill:

Ability to provide both strategic insight and perform detail-based analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to…