Director of Pipeline Integrity & System Enhancement

Socket.dev; Wall (SD); On-site; USD 148,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one medical

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

New Jersey Resources' New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) is seeking a Director System Enhancement to lead the day-to-day and long-term system enhancement activities for safe, reliable delivery of natural gas. You will drive TIMP/DIMP programs, PSMS initiatives, and regulatory compliance across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10+ years in the natural gas industry with pipeline safety focus, and 5+ years of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in the natural gas industry, with significant pipeline safety/regulatory focus.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing or leading technical professionals and cross-functional teams.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state pipeline safety regulations, including industry standards for gas transmission and distribution.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory requirements, assess compliance risks, and develop effective programs to maintain compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Company's Corrosion Engineering to ensure asset integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee TIMP and DIMP programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
• Manage PSMS initiatives to strengthen safety culture, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor, track, and report compliance with federal, state, and local pipeline safety regulations; prepare regulatory submissions.
• Direct review and enhancement of the SOME Manual to align with regulatory requirements and operational needs.
• Provide technical leadership for evaluation, testing, specification, and approval of pipeline materials and equipment.
• Investigate defective materials and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders, manufacturers, and vendors.
• Oversee qualification, QA, and performance programs for steel pipe welding and plastic pipe fusion activities.
• Lead NJBPU inspections, including preparation, regulatory coordination, and remediation of findings.
• Act as SME and liaison with regulators and industry groups on pipeline safety, integrity, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Pipeline safety

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Regulatory reporting

MS Office

Job description

New Jersey Resources' New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) is seeking a Director System Enhancement to lead the day-to-day and long-term system enhancement activities for safe, reliable delivery of natural gas. You will drive TIMP/DIMP programs, PSMS initiatives, and regulatory compliance across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10+ years in the natural gas industry with pipeline safety focus, and 5+ years of leadership experience.