Manager of Codes & Standards

Description

• 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.
• Support pipeline safety and integrity programs and initiatives.
• 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.
• Administer the company’s Management of Change (MOC) program and provide support for MOC development in other departments.
• 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.
• Monitor natural gas industry trends and communicate proposed regulatory changes or best practices to stakeholders, assessing potential impacts to the organization.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for federal (PHMSA) and state natural gas code interpretation to ensure compliance.
• Execute managerial responsibilities in alignment with company policies and applicable regulations, including hiring, work assignment, training, and performance oversight.
• 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).

Requirements

• 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.
• Proven interpersonal skills, including problem-solving, decision-making, influencing, and managing change. Capable of collaborating effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Exceptional planning, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction and effectively manage a team of professionals.
• 5–7 years of experience in developing and managing codes and standards for the construction and operation of natural gas transmission or distribution facilities.
• Hands-on experience in developing natural gas codes, standards, and product specifications.
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing abilities.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance