Manager Asset Risk

Job Specifications

Responsible for the overall program management and compliance of Black Hills Energy's (BHE) Transmission and Storage Integrity Management Programs (TIMP and SIMP) for pipeline systems serving over 1,000,000 customers across a multi-state region.

Lead a team of technical specialists in multiple states to ensure TIMP and SIMP programs are fully compliant and properly implemented.

Responsible for updating the plans based upon PHMSA directives, AGA and industry best practices.

Salary Range : $110,900 - $183,100 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship : Director of Gas Engineering Design & Project Management

Location : This position may be located in Denver, Colorado; Fayetteville, Arkansas; or Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Relocation Assistance : Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions :

• Lead, empower, and develop a team of technical specialists and engineers to best support pipeline safety and integrity.
• Take a leadership role in assessing the companies' pipeline safety status and provide recommendations to senior leadership on an annual basis to build an industry leading pipeline safety program.
• Own integrity baseline assessment plan for multi-state regions and manage technical expertise availability for each assessment.
• Own pipeline integrity Preventative and Mitigative (P&M) measures across multiple states.
• Provide state and senior leadership with analysis of threats to the BHE system.
• Be a key team member in the budgetary planning process where it relates to pipeline integrity.
• Provide leadership to company corrosion control and manage corrosion technical specialists spread across multiple states.
• Perform all responsibilities in a safe and reliable manner.
• Monitor adherence to gas operations, and asset risk management plans.

Additional Responsibilities :

• Assist and support the other asset risk management activities within the department.
• Support safety, diversity, and social responsibility goals of the department, business unit, and corporation.
• Hire, lead, train, and develop a diverse and remote workforce.

What You'll Need :

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• 5 or more years of natural gas experience with knowledge of pipeline integrity required.
• 3-4 years of managerial experience with a remote team
• Demonstrated technical and operational expertise.
• Knowledge of DOT, PHMSA, AMSE, API and all codes associated with compressor station design and operation.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to lead a diverse team with competing needs.
• Ability to manage projects of varying scale simultaneously.
• Team player and demonstrated ability to effectively lead in such an environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to present and report analytical material in an easy-to-understand manner.

What Is Desired Or Can Be Taught :

• Demonstrate good technical, financial and operations knowledge.
• Demonstrate strategic and operational planning.
• Strong problem resolution skills.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position.

Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company : We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice.

Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.

3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

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