Principal Threat & Risk Engineer - Anaheim, CA

About Us

SoCalGas, the nation's largest gas distribution utility, is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to over 21 million Southern California customers. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to the needs of our communities we proudly uphold our mindset of "Glad to be of Service" and provide exceptional customer service today and ready to meet California's energy needs with innovative solutions for tomorrow.

As an employee of SoCalGas, you will support our core values to do the right thing, champion people, and shape the future. You will play a pivotal role in the energy transition initiatives, supporting our mission: Safe, reliable, and affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting top talent and fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the vibrant communities we serve.

As an employee of SoCalGas, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation plan, upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. Discover the rewards of joining SoCalGas by exploring our website: Our Mission; Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today and become a vital part of a team that is driving innovation, championing community needs, and shaping the future of energy in California.

Primary Purpose
Applies superior technical expertise in engineering risk assessment principles and creative analytical ability to perform multi-dimensional systematic risk analysis in an often ambiguous and complex environment. Functions as a company expert in Risk and Threat assessment and potentially in other critical engineering disciplines. Provides increasingly integrated, data-driven and quantified safety and reliability assessments covering the full spectrum of Integrity Management Program assets including Transmission Pipeline Integrity Management Program (TIMP), Storage Integrity Program (SIMP), Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) and Risk Assessment and Facilities Integrity Management Program (FIMP). Leverages a high level of technical expertise across a broad range of engineering disciplines to enable effective likelihood of failure and consequence of failure modeling. Integrates and balances findings in consideration of the full Integrity Management System, safety, regulatory compliance, and business need. Identifies and measures the effects of Preventative & Mitigative actions on system threats. Formulates analysis outcomes and serves as a key technical advisor to senior management to drive risk differentiation that will enable optimized resource decisions and potentially new programs. Plays a critical role in regulation and program development across all Integrity Management Programs to ensure the integrity of company assets are being managed based on comprehensive threat evaluation and risk assessment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs Threat Evaluation and Risk Assessment of mature and complex Transmission Pipelines, Storage, Facilities and Gas Distribution Assets by applying engineering risk assessment principles toward increasingly integrated, data-driven, and quantified safety and reliability. Performs work with a high degree of autonomy and only high-level guidance and review of higher impact work for progress towards objectives. Aggregates results, in an often ambiguous environment and circumstances, from a broad range of technical disciplines, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Geotechnical
  • Structural integrity/reliability theory
  • Assessment including non-destructive evaluation
  • Corrosion control, Fracture mechanics
  • Materials science, Statistics
  • Machine learning
  • Pipeline design
  • Human factors
  
  
  
  
• Translates complex results into a unified and integrated risk framework that clearly expresses threat likelihood, consequence, and business value (return on investment) balanced with safety and regulatory compliance. Creates solutions to highly complex issues independently or leads effort to collaboratively develop them.
• Functions as a company expert in risk and threat assessment and potentially in some of the above specific engineering disciplines. Uses in-depth knowledge in regulations, standards, and evaluation of risk regarding integrity management programs to provide technical expertise to various project teams in System Integrity, Gas Engineering and Gas Operation Organizations. Leverages comprehensive understanding of different organizations in engineering and operations, and their distinct processes, services, and responsibilities to effectively lead and advise cross-functional teams. Manages and directs programs and/or projects that span multiple departments which provide department, division, or company-wide benefits. Makes decisions with impact on activities of his or her organization. Develops vision and directs team members, both Company employees and outside contractors, to achieve results and goals. Integrates input from, and participation with, various departments within the Company as needed to meet project objectives. May participate in the development of testimony for regulatory proceedings. May develop testimony for regulatory proceedings and can serve as a company witness in area of expertise.
• Develops new and improves existing Company standards, specifications, procedures and policies governing TIMP, SIMP, FIMP and DIMP, specifically regarding Threat Identification and Risk Assessment. Develops new programs related to research & development which may result from risk and threat analysis. May conceptualize and convey an ideal future state, in alignment with the company vision, that stimulates employee acceptance and motivates them to achieve such state.
• Communicates complex information with all levels of stakeholders, including senior management presentations. Confidently conveys thoughts, ideas, and/or solutions to management, while being respectful and mindful of other's contributions to the same discussion. Influences other leaders across the organization, as well as external stakeholders, to accomplish objectives.
• Provides technical advice and may formally supervise a few less experienced staff members and reviews technical results, evaluations and analyses. Provides for the development of less experienced staff within the work group through mentoring and providing technical guidance.
• Interprets state and federal codes, industry standards and Company specifications. Participates in industry and regulatory committees, and provides technical input to external regulatory agencies for the review of proposed changes to regulatory requirements affecting codes and standards. Recommends modifications to Company policy and procedures that reflect regulatory changes. Stays abreast of the latest changes, trends and technological advancements in the industry through attendance at conferences and seminars, continuing education, literature, etc. May represent his or her organization at important functions or conferences, such as: witness or publishing writer for regulatory proceedings, and presenter at Town Hall/community meetings and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

$125600 - $188400 / year

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Mathematics preferred.

Experience

• Requires 10 years of engineering experience including 6 yrs related to risk or reliability, threat evaluation, or integrity management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Engineering & Technical Knowledge: Must have a thorough, up-to-date knowledge of specific engineering disciplines to analyze and solve problems as appropriate to area of assigned responsibility. Then able to implement the practical application.
• Engineering & Technical Knowledge: Must be able to understand and analyze highly theoretical problems which are difficult to define, have rapidly changing variables, and for which engineering precedents are incomplete or lacking.
• Creativity, Innovation & Problem Solving: Must possess the ability to propose innovative solutions to unique problems, which are complex and/or impact Company operations, compliance and system integrity, with thoughtful consideration of technical, operational, and economic issues, and may link new concepts and technologies.
• Creativity, Innovation & Problem Solving: Must demonstrate ability to review complex problems, open-ended problems, and propose innovative solutions, which involve technical, operational, economic and strategic issues, and may link new concepts and technologies.
• Project Management Skills: Must possess developed project management skills (e.g., leadership, communication, team management, scheduling, negotiation, decision-making, problem-solving, cost control, risk management, adaptability, execution) and concepts, and understands how it applies to their work.
• Project Management Skills: Assess the abilities within the work group, appropriately delegate project work to team members, and responsible for providing team goals and evaluating performance.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to assess the potential financial impact of a project in the Company, as well as the impact on existing Company facilities, programs, marketing and operating philosophies and procedures.
• Communication Skills: Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Communication Skills: Effectively interacts with various departments to maintain open lines of communication.
• Communication Skills: Clearly and concisely communicates technical and non-technical information and concepts with all levels of management in both formal and informal settings.
• Communication Skills: Must be able to prepare clear and comprehensive oral and written communication on technical and non-technical matters for Executives.
• Financial Acumen & Accountability: Ability to understand and use financial concepts, such as budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Financial Acumen & Accountability: Ability to manage cost and resources, and development of metrics.
• Company, Industry & Regulatory Awareness: Ability to interpret state and federal codes, industry standards and Gas Standards for clients.
• Knowledge of risk or reliability analysis methodologies.
• Knowledge of pipeline risk management or risk analysis is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of federal code, state code and other industry standards relating to natural gas business.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of California (PE) preferred
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred
• Other technical discipline and business training is desirable (e.g., statistics, finance, data management) preferred

Benefits

SoCalGas offers a comprehensive benefits program to help support employees both personally and professionally. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive pay & Annual Bonus program
• Medical, dental, and vision packages (plus free Mental Health resources/sessions)
• 401K company match & Company provided Pension Plan
• Work/Life Balance including generous PTO
• Wellness Programs/Classes
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement
• Career Development Tools & Resources through SoCalGas University

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SoCalGas strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education. SoCalGas offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.