Risk Engineering Director – Pipeline Integrity (Hybrid Schedule)

What We Are Looking For

Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight of all aspects of the company’s Integrity Management Program (IMP) risk function across both natural gas (49 CFR Part 192) and hazardous liquids (49 CFR Part 195) systems. The Director leads the Risk Engineering organization through setting the long-term vision, standards, and resourcing strategy for risk modeling, threat identification, and preventive and mitigative measures. This role is accountable for regulatory compliance and management of the company’s risk program, and serves as  a risk authority in interactions with regulators,  company leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.

 

What You Will Do

Strategic & program leadership — establish the long-term vision and roadmap for Risk Engineering across Part 192 and Part 195 programs:

• Set and govern enterprise risk-program strategy, standards, and policy to assure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of program effectiveness and efficiency
• Translate regulatory developments, industry best practices, and lessons learned into program direction, multi-year objectives, and resource plans
• Champion the IMP program with company leadership and secure alignment on priorities and pipeline integrity resource allocation
• Own the verifiability and completeness of the data and methodologies underlying all risk results

Organizational leadership & talent management — lead the Risk Engineering organization through direct report managers:

• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing organization; coach and develop managers and senior technical staff, and oversee performance management, succession, and workforce planning
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, goals, and key performance metrics across teams; monitor performance and provide clear, timely, and relevant feedback throughout the year, including the annual performance review process
• Foster a collaborative, open, and accountable culture that demonstrates receptiveness to ideas, appropriate flexibility, and a strong commitment to safety
• Propose allocation of resources commensurate with pipeline integrity risk across the Part 192 and Part 195 Risk Teams while assuring full regulatory compliance.

Integrity Management Program oversight — direct the development, maintenance, and execution of the company Pipeline and Facility IMP, including:

• Direct the identification and implementation of methods to measure IMP effectiveness
• Direct and coordinate execution of Annual IMP Internal Audit activities
• Oversight of all IMP required tasks including but not limited to: Baseline Assessment Plan (BAP), Continual Assessment Plan (CAP), Preventive and Mitigative Measure analyses (PMM), Quarterly Flags and Alerts (QFA) and Emergency Flow Restriction Device analysis (EFRD)
• Oversight of record keeping for integrity-related documents and ensuring audit readiness

Risk modeling & algorithm governance — collaborate with relevant teams to assure the quality and advancement of the risk model:

• Govern data integration, threat identification, and pipeline integrity risk analysis for each regulatory segment
• Collaborate on the development, maintenance, and validation of the risk model and ensure high-quality, complete, and defensible risk results
• Oversee risk algorithm team reviews; approve algorithm changes and ensure they are properly documented and implemented
• Lead and direct data collection and integration strategy related to the risk model
• Ensure risk results are effectively interpreted and communicated to leadership and multiple teams in support of data-driven decisions
• Establish data collection and data integration procedures and best practices in collaboration with related departments

 

Regulatory, audit & technical authority — serve as a senior risk authority for complex integrity matters:

• Lead the company’s position in integrity-related state and federal audits and lead the response to associated findings
• Provide technical recommendations and guidance on complex integrity issues across both Part 192 and Part 195 programs
• Represent Risk Engineering on Emergency Response Line conference calls as needed and ensure pertinent information is escalated appropriately
• Direct interaction with company departments — including in-line inspection (ILI), Engineering Records, Project Management, and field personnel — to secure and provide data as necessary
• Provide related technical support for stakeholders including Operations, Field Integrity Services, and ILI personnel
• Approve and provide feedback on proposed procedure or process variance requests, and develop or support process improvements through implementation 

Financial & resource stewardship — Manage Risk Engineering budgeting and resource allocation:

• Develop, justify, and manage both the annual integrity budget and Long-Range Outlook (LRO) in accordance with group and company goals and requirements
• Develop, justify, and submit annual RC budgets prioritized in accordance with the goals and objectives of the pipeline integrity group and manage in accordance with company requirements including monthly forecasts, monthly and year-end variance reports
  

What You Need

Position Requirements

•  B.S. in Engineering, Science, or related degree and a minimum of 7 years of industry experience. Applicable industry experience and education may be considered as an equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of management experience
• Develop and lead an effective, productive, accountable, and motivated organization unified in its focus to achieve the mission, goals, and objectives of the group and the company.
• Develop near-term goals and long-term strategic objectives aimed at improving the Risk processes and systems to assure regulatory compliance, improve program effectiveness and efficiency, and contribute to the success of the integrity management program and group mission.
• Consistent and proactive identification of process and procedure gaps and timely application of continual improvements and lessons learned.
• Prioritize tasks, goals, and objectives commensurate with their relative importance, discern changes in circumstances that would warrant reprioritization, and adapt accordingly with timely resource adjustments across teams.
• Assure quality, accurate, and timely completion of all organizational deliverables, including timely completion of all requirements in related standards, procedures, policies, goals, objectives, and internal and external customer requests.
• Establish and communicate clear roles and responsibilities, develop goals, identify milestones, monitor and track progress and performance, and provide clear, accurate, timely, and relevant feedback to employees throughout the year, including during the annual performance review process.
• Establish, monitor, and regularly communicate key performance metrics to all stakeholders and executive leadership reflecting overall organizational performance, including effectiveness and efficiency related to implementation of all established standards, processes, procedures, goals, objectives, and the group mission.
• Provide clear, concise, timely, and effective written and verbal communication to all internal and external customers — including company leadership and regulators — with the discernment to consider the respective roles, knowledge, and interests of each party.
• Work well in a team environment, including interaction and collaboration with executive leadership, management, peers, and subordinates in an open and positive setting that demonstrates receptiveness to ideas and appropriate flexibility.
• Receive direction and constructive feedback related to personal and organizational performance and respond positively by taking ownership and implementing tangible positive changes consistent with the feedback provided.
• Understand and consistently implement all company technical and administrative policies, processes, procedures, guidelines, and best practices.
• Demonstrated command of the technical aspects of pipeline-related work activities and oversight of Risk and the overall pipeline integrity process.
• Direct the development and maintenance of written standards, procedures, processes, and work instructions for all group activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with logical thought processes, including the ability to develop technically sound, practical, and cost-effective solutions that consider implications from the multiple perspectives of various stakeholders.
• Provide support as needed to help the Pipeline Integrity Group and the company reach its mission and objectives.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the position, including those listed above.
• Strong focus on safe work practices and active leadership in the safety program.
• Initiative and adaptability to manage multiple priorities across teams.
• Strong computer skills, including but not limited to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Work Conditions

• Must be willing and able to work in a corporate environment.
• Occasional travel to other field or corporate locations may be required depending on nature of ongoing work activities.
• Must be willing and able to carry a cell phone and respond as needed.
• Extended periods of sitting may be required for administrative duties.
• This position has the potential opportunity to work a hybrid work schedule with Monday through Wednesday in the office and Thursday and Friday at home.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to perform the job requirements listed above.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of direct work experience in Risk Engineering, Pipeline Integrity, and DOT Compliance.
• Knowledge of general pipeline operations standards, practices, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of PHMSA Pipeline Safety Regulations (49 CFR Parts 192 and 195).
• Significant experience participating in regulatory audits and responding to their associated findings is preferred.
• Strong background in risk algorithm development.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

 

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

 

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.

Position Requirements

•  B.S. in Engineering, Science, or related degree and a minimum of 7 years of industry experience. Applicable industry experience and education may be considered as an equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of management experience