Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Monitors Company operations and maintenance records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policies to ensure safe and reliable system operation. Assists with development of standardized audit process and coordination of all state and federal audits in the assigned work territory pertaining to procedures, policies, system design, integrity management, construction and maintenance, as well as program audits i.e., DIMP/TIMP and Public Awareness. This position will also aid in State and Federal data requests, as well as responses to audit/inspection findings.

This position can be located in Bismarck, ND, Billings, MT or our other service locations in MDU/GPNG service territories in MT/ND/SD/WY/MN and may consider a remote work location within these territories.)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for scheduling, communicating, and preparing for audits within assigned region.
2. Gathers and analyzes data in preparation for upcoming state or federal audits and responds to data request.
3. Maintains liaison with state and federal pipeline safety representatives during audits. Represents Company at state and federal meetings.
4. Reports audit results to appropriate internal audiences and assists with audit response activities.
5. Coordinates any follow-up inspections on communications previously given to the state or federal agencies.
6. Assists in the development of standardized audit processes and procedures within the Utility Group.
7. Recommends policy and procedural revisions to enhance pipeline safety and public awareness.
8. Performs on call responsibility to receive notification and make notification to state, federal, or OSHA.
9. Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A working knowledge of analytical skills at a level normally acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in Legal, Business, Engineering or related discipline; and

Five years’ experience in working with gas distribution and transmission standards, systems, or compliance and code related field.

Other Requirements:

Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.

Required to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Requires Travel: Moderate (up to 25%).

Preferred Qualifications

Quality control and/or compliance experience in utility operations.

Experience inspecting, evaluating, and communicating changes to operational practices.

Experience with work management software such as Maximo, JIRA, I&S(IQGEO).

Key Skills & Competencies

Systematic and observant with high ethical standards and strong attention to detail

Decisive, flexible and curious

Strong oral and written communication and problem-solving skills

Must be able to manage multiple priorities and assignments concurrently

Proficient in the operation and use of personal computers and commercially available software

Additional Information

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Apply online at jobs.mdu.com