About Us

At SoCalGas, we believe that every Californian deserves a resilient energy future. We are working to achieve that future by empowering California to reach its sustainability goals through innovation, collaboration, and decarbonization. As our state's energy needs change, we will be there providing reliable energy that is clean, safe, and affordable to our 22 million customers.

In addition to helping shape the future of hydrogen technology and clean energy, as an employee of SoCalGas you'll also enjoy an aggressive total compensation plan, multiple upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. We also strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting top talent and maintaining a diverse workforce. To discover more about how rewarding it is to work here, we invite you to visit these pages on our website: Our Mission; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today to share in our mission to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy company in America!

Primary Purpose
Applies a highly proficient level of technical expertise in engineering risk assessment principles and analytical ability to perform multi-dimensional systematic risk analysis. Possesses competency to become a company expert in Risk and Threat assessment in addition to existing high proficiency in other critical engineering disciplines. Provides increasingly integrated, data-driven, and quantified safety and reliability assessments covering generally one to three Integrity Management Program assets such as Transmission Pipeline Integrity Management Program (TIMP), Storage Integrity Program (SIMP), Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) or Risk Assessment and Facilities Integrity Management Program (FIMP). Leverages technical expertise across a broad range of engineering disciplines to enable effective likelihood of failure and consequence of failure modeling. Integrates and balances findings in consideration of the full Integrity Management System, safety, regulatory compliance, and business need. Identifies and measures the effects of Preventative & Mitigative actions on system threats. Formulates analysis outcomes and advises leadership, often senior management, to drive risk differentiation that will enable optimized resource decisions and potentially new programs. Plays a critical role in regulation and program development covering generally one to three Integrity Management Programs to ensure the integrity of company assets are being managed based on comprehensive threat evaluation and risk assessment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs Threat Evaluation and Risk Assessment generally covering one to three mature and complex Transmission Pipelines, Storage, Facilities and Gas Distribution Assets by applying engineering risk assessment principles toward increasingly integrated, data-driven, and quantified safety and reliability. Performs work with autonomy and only general guidance and review of work for progress towards objectives. Aggregates results, in an often-ambiguous environment and circumstances, from a range of technical disciplines, including some but not limited to: - Geotechnical- Structural integrity/reliability theory- Assessment including non-destructive evaluation- Corrosion control- Fracture mechanics- Materials science- Statistics- Machine learning- Pipeline design- Human factors. Translates complex results into a unified and integrated risk framework that clearly expresses threat likelihood, consequence, and business value (return on investment) balanced with safety and regulatory compliance. Collaborates with senior staff and/or management to develop solutions to complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors which are not readily identified.
• Applies a highly proficient level of technical expertise in risk and threat assessment and potentially in some of the above specific engineering disciplines. Uses in-depth knowledge in regulations, standards, and evaluation of risk regarding integrity management programs to provide technical expertise to various project teams in System Integrity, Gas Engineering and Gas Operation Organizations. Leverages understanding of different organizations in engineering and operations, and their distinct processes, services, and responsibilities to effectively lead and advise cross-functional teams. Manages and directs programs and/or projects that span multiple departments which provide department, division, or company-wide benefits. Makes decisions with impact on activities of his or her organization. Assists in developing vision and at times directs project team members, both Company employees and outside contractors, to achieve results and goals. Has a clear business focus and understanding of the company goals and company vision and assists steering business decision-making and team in the direction that leads towards successful completion of them. Integrates input from, and participation with, various departments within the Company as needed to meet project objectives.
• Develops new and improves existing Company standards, specifications, procedures, and policies governing TIMP, SIMP, FIMP and DIMP, specifically regarding Threat Identification and Risk Assessment. Develops new programs related to research & development which may result from risk and threat analysis.
• Communicates complex information with all levels of stakeholders, occasionally including senior management presentations. Confidently conveys thoughts, ideas, and/or solutions to management, while being respectful and mindful of other's contributions to the same discussion. Influences other leaders across the organization, as well as external stakeholders, to accomplish objectives.
• Provides technical advice and may formally supervise a few less experienced staff members and reviews technical results, evaluations, and analyses. Provides for the development of less experienced staff within the work group through mentoring and providing technical guidance.
• Interprets state and federal codes, industry standards and Company specifications. May participate in industry and regulatory committees and provides technical input regarding codes and standards. Recommends modifications to Company policy and procedures that reflect regulatory changes. Stays abreast of the latest changes, trends, and technological advancements in the industry through attendance at conferences and seminars, continuing education, literature, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Education

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• A Master's Degree in Engineering or Mathematics is preferred.

Experience

• Requires eight years of engineering experience including four years related to risk, reliability, threat evaluation or integrity management.
• Preferred focus on integrity management and/or risk engineering.

Licenses & Certifications

• Registration as a professional engineer in the state of California (PE) is preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) license is preferred.
• Other technical discipline and business training is desirable (e.g., statistics, finance, data management).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Engineering & Technical Knowledge: Must have a thorough, up-to-date knowledge of specific engineering disciplines to analyze and solve problems as appropriate to area of assigned responsibility. Then able to implement the practical application.
• Engineering & Technical Knowledge: Must be able to understand and analyze highly theoretical problems which are difficult to define, have rapidly changing variables, and for which engineering precedents are incomplete or lacking.
• Creativity, Innovation & Problem Solving: Must possess the ability to propose innovative solutions to unique problems, which are complex and/or impact Company operations, compliance, and system integrity, with thoughtful consideration of technical, operational, and economic issues, and may link new concepts and technologies.
• Creativity, Innovation & Problem Solving: Must demonstrate ability to review complex problems, open-ended problems, and propose innovative solutions, which involve technical, operational, economic, and strategic issues, and may link new concepts and technologies.
• Project Management Skills: Must possess developed project management skills (e.g., leadership, communication, team management, scheduling, negotiation, decision-making, problem-solving, cost control, risk management, adaptability, execution) and concepts, and understands how it applies to their work.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to determine project requirements, assess the abilities within the work group, appropriately delegate project work to team members, and responsible for providing team goals and evaluating performance.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to assess the potential financial impact of a project in the Company, as well as the impact on existing Company facilities, programs, marketing and operating philosophies and procedures.
• Communication Skills: Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Communication Skills: Effectively interacts with various departments to maintain open lines of communication.
• Communication Skills: Clearly and concisely communicates technical and non-technical information and concepts with all levels of management in both formal and informal settings.
• Communication Skills: Must be able to prepare clear and comprehensive oral and written communication on technical and non-technical matters for management.
• Financial Acumen & Accountability: Ability to understand and use financial concepts, such as budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Financial Acumen & Accountability: Ability to manage cost and resources, and development of metrics.
• Company, Industry & Regulatory Awareness: Ability to interpret state and federal codes, industry standards and Gas Standards for clients.
• Knowledge of threat evaluation or risk or reliability analysis methodologies or other engineering disciplines listed in duties bullet points.
• Knowledge of pipeline risk management or risk analysis is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of federal code, state code and other industry standards relating to natural gas business.

Benefits

SoCalGas offers a comprehensive benefits program to help support employees both personally and professionally. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive pay & Annual Bonus program
• Medical, dental, and vision packages (plus free Mental Health resources/sessions)
• 401K company match & Company provided Pension Plan
• Work/Life Balance including generous PTO
• Wellness Programs/Classes
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement
• Career Development Tools & Resources through SoCalGas University

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