Manager of Codes

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Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting hybrid opportunity for a Manager of Codes and Standards based in Little Rock, AR, Fort Smith, AR or Fayetteville, AR.
Position Summary
(Will also consider senior level candidates with applicable experience)
The Manager of Codes and Standards plays a critical role in ensuring enterprise-wide compliance with applicable codes and standards across operations, regulatory, engineering, construction, and EHS&T functions. This role is responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and maintenance of company standards that adhere to regulatory requirements while integrating industry best practices. Key responsibilities of this role include overseeing QA/QC processes, conducting After Action Reviews (AAR) and Root Cause Analyses (RCA), and fostering continuous improvement.

This position requires an in-depth knowledge of federal and state natural gas codes, standards, and industry trends. The Manager of Codes and Standards proactively monitors and evaluates external rulemaking activities, assessing potential impacts on the organization, and communicates findings to relevant stakeholders. Additionally, the role serves as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on federal and state code interpretation to internal teams and business units.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Execute managerial responsibilities in alignment with company policies and applicable regulations, including hiring, work assignment, training, and performance oversight.
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust process to ensure the company's Codes and Standards library remains current with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as industry best practices for natural gas transmission and distribution.
• Collaborate with the procurement department to sustain the Approved Materials List. Coordinate and facilitate Material Standards Committee meetings, collaborating closely with stakeholders—including operations and engineering—to develop and review new material and product proposals for committee approval.
• Develop and manage a tracking database and dashboard program for operations, engineering, and integrity-related procedures and technical standards. Oversee periodic reviews to ensure timely updates and compliance with federal and state codes and referenced standards.
• Lead the Codes & Standards team in implementing program initiatives, including Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and After-Action Reviews (AAR).
• Administer the company's Management of Change (MOC) program and provide support for MOC development in other departments.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for federal (PHMSA) and state natural gas code interpretation to ensure compliance.
• Support pipeline safety and integrity programs and initiatives.
• Monitor natural gas industry trends and communicate proposed regulatory changes or best practices to stakeholders, assessing potential impacts to the organization.

Education And Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution, or a minimum of five years of experience in codes, standards, and regulatory compliance related to natural gas transmission and/or distribution systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 5–7 years of experience in developing and managing codes and standards for the construction and operation of natural gas transmission or distribution facilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable national standards for the natural gas industry, including but not limited to 49 CFR Parts 190 & 192 and ASME B31.8.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction and effectively manage a team of professionals.
• Hands-on experience in developing natural gas codes, standards, and product specifications.
• Exceptional planning, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing abilities.
• Proven interpersonal skills, including problem-solving, decision-making, influencing, and managing change. Capable of collaborating effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is 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, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.