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Southern Company Manager, Material Standards & Testing in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
The Manager, Material Standards & Testing is responsible for materials quality management processes, including new technology implementation strategy, material analysis and approval, material quality control, defective item program, and materials/tools failure analysis. This position oversees laboratory activities, including strategizing capital improvements to laboratory equipment. Additionally, this position coordinates all requests for technical services including; gas chromatography, and welding & fusion best practice guidance. This position acts as a main point of contact with vendors on product performance issues. The role involves leading communication to Field Operations, Construction Operations, System Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain on product performance issues and to regulatory agencies on incident investigations.
Functional Expertise:
Sets strategy and direction for the identification and evaluation of new technologies and materials in an effort to improve system integrity and gain efficiencies in productivity. Establishes priority of new materials to be tested.
Establishes goals for the material quality processProvides oversight and direction for the defective item program, incoming material inspection program, plastic pipe data collection program and material failure and analysis program.
Represents the company on issues involving materials and tooling at industry events and committees (e.g. Gas Technology Institute (GTI), ASTM, API, AGA)
Serves as main point-of-contact with vendors for new technologies and material quality issues.
Business Acumen:
Identifies and recommends new technologies and materials in an effort to improve system integrity and achieve greater efficiency in the field activities being conducted. Estimates the impact of material issues on company operations.
Prepares departmental budget and monitors variances. Prepares and reports on monthly departmental metrics.
Engagement:
Responsible for coaching, developing and providing performance feedback to staff to ensure maximum productivity.
Collaborates with business units to determine the scope, extent, type of communication, schedule and audience in regards to the introduction of new products, changes to existing materials
Makes recommendations to Supply Chain and business units on product alternatives and reports on product performance.
Maintains active involvement in industry groups such as GTI, and AGA on materials and tooling performance issues.
Leads presentations to business units on new materials/technologies and provides project status updates
Member and Secretary on the Enterprise Compliance Review Committee (CRC) which will provide reporting metrics, guidance and direction on standards development and approval process
Lead the Piping Materials Implementation Committee (PMIC) which is an enterprise committee that serves as a corporate body for formal review, evaluation and guidance around the implementation of new materials, tools and technology approvals.
Driving Results:
Prioritizes requests for technical services with business units and establishes work plans for testing and evaluating materials.
Drives new technology releases and material changes and ensures feedback loop with users group is maintained.
Develops product and vendor material performance metrics and provides for continuous improvement on quality issues.
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, ABET accredited institution
Preferred:
Professional Engineering License (PE)
Project Management Professional
Related Work Experience:
Required:
6+ years engineering or operations experience in a gas utility, pipeline transmission, or other energy related field
PHMSA regulation knowledge and experience including the following codes and standards:
49 CFR Part 192/193/195
ANSI B31.8/B31.8S/B31.G/Z1.4/Z1.9
API 1163/API 5L/API 1104/API 1107
ASTMD-2513
International/National Fuel Gas Code
NFPA
5+ years of supervisory/management experience
Project management experience
Preferred:
- Experience in materials or product testing procedures
Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
Knowledge of material testing protocols and equipment
Understanding of ASTM standards, API standards, ANSI standards and other standards as referenced in 49CFR192.7.
Strong leadership skills
Excellent project management skills
Innovation
Flexibility/Adaptability
Results-Orientation
Problem Solving and Analysis
Planning and Organizing
Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Occasional Traveler (5-20% travel): The incumbent will be required to travel on occasion. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
The incumbent works in an office environment.
The incumbent may/will work near or with moving mechanical parts.
The incumbent may/will be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals.
The incumbent may/will be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions.
The incumbent may/will be exposed to excessive noise
Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 5799
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
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