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Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.
Position summary:
Responsible for the day-to-day management of Black Hills Energy's (BHE) natural gas engineering technical standards, company standards, procedures, and materials. Administering BHE O&M based upon PHMSA and state regulations and industry best practices. Provide support, interpretation, and guidance to BHE teams regarding standardization and best practices encompassing standards and materials. Oversee the Gas Engineering Standards and Material Standards committees to foster discussions, clarification, and continuous improvements to operating and technical manuals.
Pay Range: $113,650 - $187,700/19 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)
Reporting Relationship: Director of Gas Engineering Design
Location: Council Bluffs, IA or Fayetteville, AR or Denver, CO
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.
Essential Functions:
Additional Responsibilities:
What Is Required:
This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).
Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at .
Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit for more information.
Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.
Position summary:
Responsible for the day-to-day management of Black Hills Energy's (BHE) natural gas engineering technical standards, company standards, procedures, and materials. Administering BHE O&M based upon PHMSA and state regulations and industry best practices. Provide support, interpretation, and guidance to BHE teams regarding standardization and best practices encompassing standards and materials. Oversee the Gas Engineering Standards and Material Standards committees to foster discussions, clarification, and continuous improvements to operating and technical manuals.
Pay Range: $113,650 - $187,700/19 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)
Reporting Relationship: Director of Gas Engineering Design
Location: Council Bluffs, IA or Fayetteville, AR or Denver, CO
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.
Essential Functions:
- Manage diverse teams of professionals in support of BHE across the enterprise.
- Proactively monitor and assess federal and state rulemaking activities to evaluate potential impacts on the enterprise.
- Provide guidance and interpretations on federal and state regulations.
- Partner with Supply Chain to maintain Approved Materials List and research new materials.
- Ensure standards and procedures align with Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) according to API 1173.
- Manage document changes through approval process for review and publishing.
- Accountable for Material Standards program to include failure reporting, tracking, and process approval.
- Responsible for the strategic growth of Material Standards to ensure only necessary and qualified materials are utilized in support of capital projects.
- Provides day to day technical support and problem solving to operations personnel, advises on standards, pipeline safety regulations and provides research on a wide variety of technical topics.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Manage and mentor the development of individuals within the team.
- Support safety, diversity, and social responsibility goals of the department, business unit, and corporation.
- Develop and maintain partnerships within the natural gas industry to stay abreast of impactful items to Black Hills Energy.
What Is Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- Minimum of (5) five years of operations or engineering experience including some managerial experience
- Demonstrated technical and operational expertise.
- Experience developing natural gas codes, standards, and procedures.
- Knowledge of DOT, PHMSA, AMSE, API and all codes associated with gas system operations.
- Understanding of the role of Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) in safety for customers, coworkers, and communities.
- Demonstrate good technical, financial and operations knowledge.
- Demonstrated strategic and operational planning.
- Ability to manage projects and programs of varying scale simultaneously.
This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).
Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at .
Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit for more information.
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