The Southern Company Glen Ellyn , IL 60137
Posted 1 week ago
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:
Provides 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)
Business Acumen:
Engagement:
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Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
Preferred:
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:
Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
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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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