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Southwest Gas Corporation · 1 hour ago

Manager/Engineering Staff

Southwest Gas Corporation is a leading natural gas service provider in the U.S., and they are seeking a Manager/Engineering Staff to provide leadership in the Engineering and Operations functions. This role involves strategic direction, compliance, project management, and ensuring safety and efficiency in gas transmission and distribution systems.

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Responsibilities

Monitor/track proposed and revised pipeline safety regulations
Coordinate appropriate Division/District/Corporate Staff personnel to respond, when necessary, to governing agencies and prepare correspondence to said agencies for feedback, interpretations and/or waivers from existing code requirements when particular conditions and situations warrant a variance from usual conditions
Manage and coordinate Staff activities that promulgate policies, procedures and standards for Engineering Staff and technical disciplines affecting company-wide operations
Ensure policies, procedures, and design standards in the gas transmission and distribution systems, electronic mapping, construction drawings and as-builts, corrosion control, measurement and control, integrity management, laboratory services, pipeline security, SCADA and telemetry, and environmental compliance are safety oriented, meet code requirements, and maximize Company efficiencies
Evaluate, recommend, and/or write specifications for materials and products used by Southwest Gas in gas transmission and distribution piping, corrosion control, measurement and control, and environmental compliance activities. This includes installed equipment as well as test equipment
Work with vendors, contractors and consultants to provide quality products and services
Provide technical assistance and training to operating Division requests for operations reviews, assistance with special projects, and troubleshooting
Evaluate adherence to and effectiveness of engineering for all major gas transmission and distribution projects and non-standard designs for prudent engineering, completeness and conformance with Company policies and regulatory requirements
Create project proposals, project plans, budgets and timeframes with specific recommendations for integrating new technology
Utilize methods for communication, planning, and scheduling to ensure project completion
Participate in various industry organizations and committees to research industry trends, consensus standards/philosophies and best practices to establish consistency amongst the operators to strengthen the Company’s compliance and safety position
Manage, review, or recommend electronic recordkeeping and electronic mapping systems for Corporate-wide use (including keeping abreast of industry standards and technology changes)
Evaluate new technology in accordance with planned and existing business operations and available platforms and systems configurations and identify risks and benefits associated with new technology recommendations
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

Qualification

Engineering Design StandardsPipeline Safety PlanningProject ManagementProfessional Engineer designationGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Technical AssistanceTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Eight to ten years of progressive, relevant work experience
Broad knowledge and experience with Company and industry business practices
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university

Preferred

Professional Engineer designation
Master's degree in a related field from an accredited university

Company

Southwest Gas Corporation

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Southwest Gas is engaged in the business of purchasing, transporting and distributing the environmental fuel of choice - natural gas.

H1B Sponsorship

Southwest Gas Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (14)
2023 (10)
2022 (7)
2021 (16)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Julie Williams
Senior Vice President/Continuous Improvement & Optimization
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Frank Stanbrough
Vice President/Continuous Improvement & Optimization at Southwest Gas Corporation
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