Standards & Procedures Specialist

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of our business. We’re dedicated to understanding our customers’ needs and goals to better serve them today and tomorrow. That’s why we’re always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.
And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire culture to life: 
•    We make it happen:  We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance. 
•    We seek out perspective:  We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs.
•    We collaborate:  We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone’s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger.
•    We care:  We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard
By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued. 
 

Summary

Spire is seeking a Standards and Procedures Specialist. This position will be responsible for coordinating and administering operations-related codes and standards activities within the Company, including standards manuals, operating manuals, and Safety Management Systems (SMS) procedures. Coordinates activities to ensure that Company standards and procedures are compliant with state and federal rules, employ best practices, and are consistent across business units.  Supports the Company’s efforts to ensure that the materials used for facilities are appropriate, functional, and meet the requisite regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

•    Develops, reviews, maintains, and distributes all Company standards and procedures, including the support of Safety Management Systems procedures
•    Reviews Federal and State requirements and new technologies to ensure updated standards and procedures are in place as changes occur
•    Coordinates activities related to ensuring that Company standards and procedures are compliant with state and federal rules, employ best practices, and are consistent across business units
•    Works closely with all departments including Pipeline Safety and Compliance, Pipeline and System Integrity, Health, Safety, and Environmental, and Right of Way and Land Management to improve the Company’s compliance with pipeline safety and environmental regulations
•    Support the Company’s development and implementation of Safety Management Systems as defined by API RP 1173
•    Document trends and make recommendations regarding opportunities for improvement to programs supporting Safety Management Systems
•    Initiate and support Safety Management Systems throughout the Company
•    Prepares specifications as needed to stock new material
•    Assist other departments in the preparation of requests for non-stock items to ensure that proper specifications and descriptions are used
•    Works closely with Supply Chain on strategic sourcing of materials
•    Supports the maintenance and distribution of the Company’s material catalog
•    Maintains the history of material used for future needs (i.e., legal issues, long term performance, manufacturer recalls, etc.)
•    Assists with developing responses to all state Public Service Commission and PHMSA staff audit concerns 
•    All other duties as assigned
 

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

•    Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
•    Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture
•    Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people
•    Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet individual goals and deadlines
•    Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment
 

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business preferred 
•    Professional Engineer license preferred
 

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

•    Knowledge of PHMSA and Public Service Commission Pipeline Safety Regulations
•    General knowledge and understanding of federal and state pipeline safety and integrity, employee safety and environmental safety regulations, and company standards and training prog