Pipeline Safety Compliance Specialist

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone's input is welcomed.
• Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

The Pipeline Safety Compliance Specialist is responsible for being the work management system subject matter resource for pipeline safety compliance program monitoring and reporting, creating and maintaining preventive maintenance plans for new and existing field equipment, supporting GIS pipeline safety applications and engaging with the Tennessee Public Utilities Commission (TPUC) Pipeline Safety Staff in inspections, investigations and inquiries to ensure compliance deadlines are met.

• Function as department's designated subject matter resource for the company's work management system to manage pipeline safety compliance programs

• Review pending and completed work in the company's work management system to ensure pipeline safety compliance deadlines are met
• Develop and provide work management system-based reports and summaries to Field Operations and TPUC staff related to preparation and participation in the company's PSC pipeline safety inspections, investigations and inquiries and completion of appropriate responses
• Create and maintain preventive maintenance plans for new and existing field equipment, including valves and regulators, to ensure inspection timelines are met
• Support pipeline safety applications in GIS as needed
• Partner with Field Operations and Operations Support to monitor progress and resolve any issues related to compliance programs
• Coordinate the company's pipeline safety initiatives through interacting with the TPCU Pipeline Safety Staff, other gas utility representatives, and material/equipment vendors as needed
• Lead the effort in submittal of various state and federal regulatory reports and documentation as needed
• All other duties as assigned

• Recognize problems and respond, systematically gather information, sort through complex issues, understand consequences of decisions, seeks input from others
• Ability to make difficult decisions and communicate those decisions to others
• Ability to provide and communicate clear performance objectives
• Ability to lead by example, define roles/responsibilities, motivate, and set strategy

• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines. Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment

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• Technical College Degree (Engineering, GIS, or equivalent) with five years' experience in Field Operations required or at least 10 years of Field Operations without degree required
• Valid driver's license

• Strong technology knowledge and proficiency including Excel, work management and reporting systems and GIS (required)
• Working knowledge of industry standards and regulatory code pertinent to pipelines and natural gas operations including 49 CFR Parts 191 and 192 and any related state regulation (required)
• Field Supervisor experience (preferred)

• Work is normally performed in a shared office environment.
• Work hours are typically 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
• An additional 20 hours may be required per month to complete necessary work in the areas of responsibility that fall under this position.
• Overnight travel is required to visit various work locations and to attend business functions. 20% travel required

The above posting description is intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Spire, Inc., and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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