Pipeline Safety​/Regulation Specialist

## Pipeline Safety/Regulation Specialist Apply locations:
Oklahoma County time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR60707
** Job Posting Title
** Pipeline Safety/Regulation Specialist
** Agency
* * 185 CORPORATION COMMISSION
** Supervisory Organization
** Corporation Commission
** Job Posting End Date
** Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
** Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
**** Full/Part-Time
** Full time
** Job Type
** Regular
* * Compensation
* * Annual Salary Range: $64,000 to $70,000

Location:

Southeast Oklahoma Area (territory assigned will be in the Southeast Oklahoma Area and must live in that territory for consideration).
** Job Description**#
** Basic Purpose
** Positions in this job family are involved in the enforcement of Oklahoma Underground Damage Prevention Act on excavators and operators, inspection and regulation of natural gas and hazardous liquid transportation pipelines and operators. This includes the enforcement of state, federal and Commission pipeline regulations through inspections, investigations, complaint response, and training of operators and contractors.# #
** Typical Functions
*** Interprets state and federal laws and commission rules for agency and industry personnel and the general public.
* Performs investigations and responds to complaints related to the release of natural gas or hazardous liquids from pipeline facilities; determines causes and recommends appropriate steps and procedures to lessen continued threats to public safety.
* Responds to and investigates threats to public safety resulting from non-compliance with state and federal laws and agency policy.
* Conducts field inspections of excavation damages, pipeline facilities, transportation systems, and construction sites to evaluate safety and performance, using appropriate testing equipment; prepares reports of violations, deficiencies and recommendations concerning legal actions; provides assistance and training to operators as needed and follows up on inspections or actions as required.
* Identifies and reports operational deficiencies and coordinates with operators and excavators to correct, ensuring compliance with guidelines and instructions.
* Provides training and technical assistance to pipeline operators, excavators, employees, and the public on pipeline dangers, safety procedures and the proper use of emergency response equipment.
* Prepares and/or reviews operational reports, daily work records, test results, construction reports, operations manuals and other required documentation.
* Prepares exhibits and testifies as an expert witness in Commission hearings.#
** Education and Experience
**
* Education:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Petroleum, or Civil Engineering

* Experience:

Two (2) years of professional experience in the regulation, operation, and/or maintenance of natural gas distribution systems, natural gas transmission systems, and/or hazardous liquid pipeline systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.#
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

required at this level include knowledge of basic engineering principles related to natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines; of the construction, operation and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems, natural gas transmission systems and hazardous liquid pipeline systems; of basic research and analysis methods, of basic investigatory techniques; and of report writing and recordkeeping. Ability is required to conduct inspections and investigations of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline operations and accidents;

to use electronic test equipment and personal computers; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.#
** Special Requirements
** Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.#
** Additional

Job Description
** Core work hours for the Oklahoma…