Pipeline Safety/Regulation Specialist

Role Overview

• Positions in this job family are involved in the enforcement of Oklahoma Underground Damage Prevention Act on excavators and operators.
• Inspection and regulation of natural gas and hazardous liquid transportation pipelines and operators.
• Enforcement of state, federal and Commission pipeline regulations through inspections, investigations, complaint response, and training of operators and contractors.
• Interprets state and federal laws and commission rules for agency and industry personnel and the general public.
• Performs investigations and responds to complaints related to the release of natural gas or hazardous liquids from pipeline facilities.
• Conducts field inspections of excavation damages, pipeline facilities, transportation systems, and construction sites to evaluate safety and performance.
• Prepares reports of violations, deficiencies and recommendations concerning legal actions.
• Provides training and technical assistance to pipeline operators, excavators, employees, and the public on pipeline dangers, safety procedures and the proper use of emergency response equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Petroleum, or Civil Engineering
• Two (2) years of professional experience in the regulation, operation, and/or maintenance of natural gas distribution systems, natural gas transmission systems, and/or hazardous liquid pipeline systems.
• Knowledge of basic engineering principles related to natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines.
• Knowledge of the construction, operation, and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems, natural gas transmission systems and hazardous liquid pipeline systems.
• Knowledge of basic research and analysis methods.
• Knowledge of basic investigatory techniques.
• Knowledge of report writing and recordkeeping.

Benefits

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan.