Manager of Codes & Standards
Summit Utilities, Inc.
Ensures compliance with natural gas codes, standards, QA/QC and regulatory matters.
1 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Fort Smith, AR
Hybrid
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Utilities Infrastructure
Pipeline Construction
Sector Specialisms
Natural Gas Distribution
Natural Gas Transmission
Energy
Residential Energy Services
Commercial Energy Services
Infrastructure
Utilities
Renewable Natural Gas
Role
What you would be doing
codes library
dashboard management
pipeline safety
regulatory monitoring
moc administration
team management
- Design, implement, and maintain a robust process to ensure the company’s Codes and Standards library remains current with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as industry best practices for natural gas transmission and distribution.
- Develop and manage a tracking database and dashboard program for operations, engineering, and integrity-related procedures and technical standards. Oversee periodic reviews to ensure timely updates and compliance with federal and state codes and referenced standards.
- Support pipeline safety and integrity programs and initiatives.
- Monitor natural gas industry trends and communicate proposed regulatory changes or best practices to stakeholders, assessing potential impacts to the organization.
- Administer the company’s Management of Change (MOC) program and provide support for MOC development in other departments.
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for federal (PHMSA) and state natural gas code interpretation to ensure compliance.
- Lead the Codes & Standards team in implementing program initiatives, including Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and After-Action Reviews (AAR).
- Collaborate with the procurement department to sustain the Approved Materials List. Coordinate and facilitate Material Standards Committee meetings, collaborating closely with stakeholders—including operations and engineering—to develop and review new material and product proposals for committee approval.
- Execute managerial responsibilities in alignment with company policies and applicable regulations, including hiring, work assignment, training, and performance oversight.
What you bring
microsoft office
5‑7 years
natural gas
codes
standards
leadership
- Proven interpersonal skills, including problem-solving, decision-making, influencing, and managing change. Capable of collaborating effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
- 5–7 years of experience in developing and managing codes and standards for the construction and operation of natural gas transmission or distribution facilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Hands-on experience in developing natural gas codes, standards, and product specifications.
- Exceptional planning, organizational, and reporting skills.
- Excellent oral communication and technical writing abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction and effectively manage a team of professionals.
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable national standards for the natural gas industry, including but not limited to 49 CFR Parts 190 & 192 and ASME B31.8.
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Company
Overview
23,400 Miles
Pipeline Network
The company operates an extensive pipeline system that supports its customer base.
625K Customers
Served Households
Provides natural gas services to both residential and commercial clients.
>$500M Revenue
Annual Income Range
The company is financially supported by a major infrastructure investment fund.
Nine Awards
Safety Honors
Nine consecutive safety awards from the American Gas Association.
- Owns and operates subsidiaries across Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
- Typically builds and installs gas distribution systems to support local economic growth.
- Financially backed by a major infrastructure investment fund.
- Recent expansions include strategic acquisitions and opening a new office.
- Recognized with emergency response honors for tornado and wildfire efforts.
- Safety is our top priority. We are committed to providing a safe work environment for all employees, customers, and communities.
- Integrity is the foundation of everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of ethics and transparency.
- We are dedicated to customer satisfaction. We seek to understand and exceed customer expectations in all aspects of our work.
- Innovation drives our success. We embrace change and continuously seek new ways to improve and evolve.
- We are a team-oriented company. We value collaboration, respect, and support for each other to achieve our common goals.
2050 Net Zero
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Aim to achieve zero carbon emissions by this year.
- Actively investing in renewable energy sources and transitioning to low-carbon solutions to reduce environmental impact.
- Focusing on energy efficiency in operations to reduce emissions and conserve natural resources.
- Aligning sustainability efforts with regional and national energy goals to support a cleaner, greener future.
- a workplace where employees from all backgrounds can thrive.
- working to increase representation across all levels, especially focusing on leadership roles for women and minorities.
- tracks and reports on gender representation, aiming to achieve gender balance within the workforce and leadership teams.
- creating a culture of respect, collaboration, and belonging through inclusive policies and practices.
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