Manager, Leak Management & Damage Prevention

Montana-Dakota Utilities; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana-Dakota Utilities is seeking a senior safety and compliance leader to oversee the Leak Management and Damage Prevention Programs, ensuring safety is the top priority in daily operations. The role collaborates with first responders, public officials, contractors, and schools to raise awareness about gas pipeline hazards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include managing damage prevention efforts, supervising leak surveys, and maintaining the Damage Prevention Plan, with 40–50%

Qualifications

• Seven years of public safety or related utility experience.
• Four-year degree in business or engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of Leak Management and Damage Prevention Programs.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and regulatory agency regulations.
• Coordinate with first responders, public officials, contractors, and schools to raise awareness.
• Oversee leak survey contracts and maintain the Damage Prevention Plan.
• Manage data analysis for root cause and oversee One Call programs.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Public safety experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Job description

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Manages the development and implementation of the Leak Management and Damage Prevention Programs for the Utility Group to enhance safety related to gas facilities and distribution systems. Responsible for ensuring compliance with State and other regulatory agencies' regulations. Works with outside agencies such as first responders, public officials, contractors, and schools while raising the public's awareness of damage prevention and the potential hazards of natural gas pipelines and facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a working knowledge of compliance, leak management, and damage prevention concepts at a level normally acquired through the completion of a four-year degree in a business or engineering related discipline; and
• Seven years of public safety experience or related experience in a utility or other institution whose primary business may put the public at risk is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Accepts "GO On-Call Duty" as assigned and is responsible for overseeing, supporting, and training personnel who perform general office notification on-call.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Requires frequent travel (40-50%).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Utility operations and compliance experience preferably in the natural gas industry

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing public damage prevention efforts for all stakeholders including the general public, local officials, first responders, contractors, excavators, school children etc. aimed at reducing accidents involving customers and the general public.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and other regulatory agency's regulations and requirements. Trains, investigates and audits as necessary to ensure compliance regulations and requirements are met.
• Develops, implements, and oversees the Company's Leak Management Program.
• Responsible for oversight of leak survey contracts.
• Develops, implements, and maintains the Company's Damage Prevention Plan.
• Responsible for ensuring damages are properly investigated and documented. Manages data analysis for root cause.
• Responsible for managing the One call programs for contract locators and company employees.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Application Deadline: October 26, 2026

Offers for the position typically made between $97,110 - $121,390 DOE

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