Strategic Lead, Pipeline Safety & Asset Risk

Summit Utilities, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Job summary

The Director of Pipeline Safety & Asset Risk at Summit Utilities, Inc. provides strategic leadership for pipeline safety, integrity management, asset risk, and regulatory compliance across multi-state operations.

This hybrid role is based in our Denver office and partners with executive leadership to drive safety performance and informed investments. You will oversee compliance programs, governance, and risk-informed decisions, lead cross-functional teams, and support audits and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Twelve+ years in natural gas utility operations, pipeline safety, asset risk, or related disciplines.
• Five+ years in leadership of teams or programs.
• Leadership of pipeline integrity, asset-risk, regulatory compliance, or audit-readiness programs.
• Experience with cross-functional initiatives in a regulated utility environment.
• Experience coordinating with federal/state pipeline safety agencies and audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise leadership for pipeline safety, integrity management, and asset-risk strategy.
• Oversee DIMP, TIMP, MAOP compliance, corrosion control, leak detection, and public awareness programs.
• Advance Pipeline Safety Management System and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and PHMSA/state agency relationships.
• Establish governance and risk-informed performance measures for investment decisions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide executive-level reporting and recommendations.
• Lead high-performing teams responsible for pipeline safety, governance, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer license (preferred)

Tools

Regulatory auditing experience

Job description

The Director of Pipeline Safety & Asset Risk at Summit Utilities, Inc. provides strategic leadership for pipeline safety, integrity management, asset risk, and regulatory compliance across multi-state operations.

This hybrid role is based in our Denver office and partners with executive leadership to drive safety performance and informed investments. You will oversee compliance programs, governance, and risk-informed decisions, lead cross-functional teams, and support audits and regulatory