Job Posting Title

Pipeline Safety/Regulation Specialist

Agency

185 CORPORATION COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Corporation Commission

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

November 30, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Annual Salary: $65K - $74K annually based on experience.
Location: Lawton Area (territory assigned will be in the Lawton area and must live in that territory for consideration)

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are involved in the inspection and regulation of natural gas and hazardous liquid transportation pipelines and operators. This includes the enforcement of state, federal and Commission pipeline regulations through inspections, investigations, complaint response, and training of operators and contractors.

Typical Functions

• Interprets state and federal laws and commission rules for agency and industry personnel and the general public.

• Performs investigations and responds to complaints related to the release of natural gas or hazardous liquids from pipeline facilities; determines causes and recommends appropriate steps and procedures to lessen continues threats to public safety.

• Responds to and investigates threats to public safety resulting from non-compliance with state and federal laws and agency policy.

• Conducts field inspections of pipeline facilities, transportation systems, and construction sites to evaluate safety and performance, using appropriate testing equipment; prepares reports of violations, deficiencies and recommendations concerning legal actions; provides assistance and training to operators as needed and follow up inspections or actions as required.

• Identifies and reports operational deficiencies and coordinates with operators to correct, ensuring compliance with guidelines and instructions.

• Provides training and technical assistance to pipeline operators, employees, and the public on pipeline dangers, safety procedures and the proper use of emergency response equipment.

• Prepares and/or reviews operational reports, daily work records, test results, construction reports, operations manuals and other required documentation.

• Prepares exhibits and testifies as an expert witness in Commission hearings.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience preferred at this level: a bachelor's degree in mechanical, petroleum or civil engineering plus two years of experience in the regulation, operation and/or maintenance of natural gas distribution systems, natural gas transmission systems and/or hazardous liquid pipeline systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic engineering principles related to natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines; of the construction, operation and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems, natural gas transmission systems and hazardous liquid pipeline systems; of basic research and analysis methods, of basic investigatory techniques; and of report writing and recordkeeping. Ability is required to conduct inspections and investigations of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline operations and accidents; to use electronic test equipment and personal computers; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Additional Job Description

Core work hours for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission are Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm. This schedule may require flexibility based on the needs of the agency.

This position is not remote work eligible as the position requires hands-on and in-person work to complete the essential job functions.

Benefits

As an employee with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission you will enjoy exc