Director, System Integrity & Safety (Hybrid)

New Jersey Resources; Wall (SD); On-site; USD 148,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Wellness perks

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development and tuition

Job summary

New Jersey Resources seeks a Director System Enhancement to lead day-to-day and long-term System Enhancement activities supporting safe, reliable natural gas service. You will drive PSMS initiatives, oversee TIMP/DIMP programs, and manage budgets while representing the company in regulatory proceedings.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 10+ years in natural gas with safety/regulatory experience, and 5+ years of leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline required.
• 10+ years of experience in the natural gas industry, with significant experience in pipeline safety, regulatory compliance, corrosion control, integrity management, or engineering programs preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing or leading technical professionals and cross-functional teams preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state pipeline safety regulations, including applicable industry standards related to gas transmission and distribution system design, construction, operations, maintenance, and integrity management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Company's Corrosion Engineering to ensure the integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of transmission and distribution assets.
• Oversee the Transmission Integrity Management Program (TIMP) and Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP), ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and industry best practices.
• Manage and advance Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) initiatives to strengthen safety culture, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor, track, and report compliance with federal, state, and local pipeline safety regulations; prepare required submissions and reports for regulatory agencies.
• Direct the review, maintenance, and enhancement of the Company's Standard Operating, Maintenance, and Emergency (SOME) Manual to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and operational needs.
• Provide technical leadership for the evaluation, testing, specification, and approval of pipeline materials and equipment.
• Investigate and resolve issues involving defective materials, coordinating corrective actions with internal stakeholders, manufacturers, and vendors.
• Oversee contractor and Company qualification, quality assurance, and performance programs for steel pipe welding and plastic pipe fusion activities.
• Lead all aspects of New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) pipeline safety inspections, including inspection preparation, regulatory coordination, response management, and remediation of identified findings.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert and liaison with regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and internal business partners on pipeline safety, integrity, and compliance matters.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Pipeline safety

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory reporting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Jersey Resources seeks a Director System Enhancement to lead day-to-day and long-term System Enhancement activities supporting safe, reliable natural gas service. You will drive PSMS initiatives, oversee TIMP/DIMP programs, and manage budgets while representing the company in regulatory proceedings.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 10+ years in natural gas with safety/regulatory experience, and 5+ years of leadership.