Pipeline Safety​/Regulation Specialist

Pipeline Safety/Regulation Specialist

Full time, Regular. Annual Salary Range: $64,000 to $70,000.

Location:

Southeast Oklahoma Area. This position is not remote; hands‑on work required.

• 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:
  
  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 of basic engineering principles related to natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines; of 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 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.

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave:
  Accrued at 15 days per year.
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans:
  Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan.

• Contingent on a favorable background check.
• FLSA Exempt status.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

All employees appointed to state service, whether initial hiring, transferring from one state agency to another state agency, or returning to state service following a break in service will be required to complete a twelve-month trial period in accordance with Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Rule 260:.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.