Pipeline Safety Engineer Date Posted: Jan 30, 2025 Requisition ID: 455784 Location: Fort Wayne, IN, US, 46774 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC): The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is an administrative agency that hears evidence in cases filed before it and makes decisions based on the evidence presented in those cases. An advocate of neither the public nor the utilities, the Commission is required by state statute to make decisions in the public interest to ensure the utilities provide safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates. Role Overview: This professional-level position performs physical audits and inspections of pipeline Operators’ facilities and operations to determine compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation and Indiana State pipeline safety regulations. The purpose of the Pipeline Safety Division and the Pipeline Safety Engineer is to help ensure public safety through audits and inspections of those who deliver natural gas and hazardous liquids (Operators), and by educating Operators to help ensure compliance with Federal and State pipeline safety regulations. This position reports to the Director of Pipeline Safety and performs the duties of the position under limited supervision. The position generally requires substantial knowledge of pipeline operations and Federal and State pipeline safety regulations. The incumbent must be self-motivated and organized and must possess excellent communication skills. This role is considered a field position, so the location is flexible as long as the incumbent is located within the State of Indiana. Travel is expected to be between 25-50% of the time. Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $79,736.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. A Day in the Life: + Scheduling and performing audits and inspections of Pipeline Operators + Documenting results of audits and inspections completed and communicating results to the Operators + Completion of core US DOT - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) training program for pipeline safety inspectors (located in Oklahoma City, OK) within three (3) years + Educating and training Operators regarding applicable rules and initiatives coming from PHMSA + Damage Prevention Investigations + Incident Investigations + Rotating on-call shifts, once qualified, to be responsible for answering the incident line What You'll Need for Success: + Must possess a bachelor’s degree and have 2 years experience OR have 5+ years of experience in gas or liquid pipelines or the enforcement of pipeline safety regulations at the Federal or State level + An engineering degree is preferred, but not required. + Other job requirements include: + Excellent attention to detail + Solid verbal and written communication skills + Understanding of basic IT concepts and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite + Curiosity to learn + Self-motivated + Well organized + Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations and facilitate resolution/agreement Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: + Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans + Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards + Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution + Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities + Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match + Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options + A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: + 150 hours of paid new parent leave + Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave + Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off + 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years + Education Reimbursement Program + Group life insurance + Referral Bonus program + Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits + Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program + Free Parking for most positions + Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? 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