American Gas Association
Senior Manager, Safety & Operations
American Gas Association, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Position Overview
The Senior Manager, Safety & Operations is responsible for overseeing technical committees, discussion groups, and other membership-driven programs within the SOES department. Additional responsibilities include supporting AGA's Enhanced Peer Review Program, organizing and leading webinars and workshops, providing technical support for AGA publications, and collaborating with industry organizations to represent AGA's interests and monitor relevant industry standards.
Role and Responsibilities Administer the work of Safety, Operations, Engineering, and Security (SOES) technical committee(s), task groups, Discussion Groups, and membership-driven programs. Provide technical and staff support for AGA's Enhanced Peer Review Program. Organize and conduct industry workshops, conferences, roundtables, and webinars by developing agendas, confirming speakers, working through event logistics, leading discussions, and possibly giving presentations. Provide technical support for AGA publications, industry position papers, and industry comments for proposed rulemakings. Provide technical support for industry data collection, analysis, and summaries. Stay abreast of industry developments and assist in determining appropriate short-term and long-term plans for SOES. Represent AGA in technical conferences, workshops, meetings, and other venues. Work closely with Meeting Services staff to conduct events on issues of interest to member company technical personnel. Staff technical committees and provide leadership to the committee officers. Qualifications and Education Requirements
Knowledge of natural gas distribution and transmission systems. Excellent communications skills, both oral and written; ability to communicate technical issues, both orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences. Excellent facilitation skills. Ability to successfully work on multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish team goals, manage projects within established budgets and timetables, integrate diverse opinion into consensus positions for AGA membership, and recognize and implement opportunities to generate revenue. Minimum 5 years' experience in the natural gas industry, preferably gas distribution or intrastate transmission. Project managerial or organizational skills. Must be available to travel up to 12 trips per year. Successful candidate ideally possesses knowledge in one of the following areas: i) Safety Management Systems; ii) Pipeline safety regulatory compliance; or iii) Gas measurement & regulation Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent industry experience).
The Senior Manager, Safety & Operations is responsible for overseeing technical committees, discussion groups, and other membership-driven programs within the SOES department. Additional responsibilities include supporting AGA's Enhanced Peer Review Program, organizing and leading webinars and workshops, providing technical support for AGA publications, and collaborating with industry organizations to represent AGA's interests and monitor relevant industry standards.
Role and Responsibilities Administer the work of Safety, Operations, Engineering, and Security (SOES) technical committee(s), task groups, Discussion Groups, and membership-driven programs. Provide technical and staff support for AGA's Enhanced Peer Review Program. Organize and conduct industry workshops, conferences, roundtables, and webinars by developing agendas, confirming speakers, working through event logistics, leading discussions, and possibly giving presentations. Provide technical support for AGA publications, industry position papers, and industry comments for proposed rulemakings. Provide technical support for industry data collection, analysis, and summaries. Stay abreast of industry developments and assist in determining appropriate short-term and long-term plans for SOES. Represent AGA in technical conferences, workshops, meetings, and other venues. Work closely with Meeting Services staff to conduct events on issues of interest to member company technical personnel. Staff technical committees and provide leadership to the committee officers. Qualifications and Education Requirements
Knowledge of natural gas distribution and transmission systems. Excellent communications skills, both oral and written; ability to communicate technical issues, both orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences. Excellent facilitation skills. Ability to successfully work on multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish team goals, manage projects within established budgets and timetables, integrate diverse opinion into consensus positions for AGA membership, and recognize and implement opportunities to generate revenue. Minimum 5 years' experience in the natural gas industry, preferably gas distribution or intrastate transmission. Project managerial or organizational skills. Must be available to travel up to 12 trips per year. Successful candidate ideally possesses knowledge in one of the following areas: i) Safety Management Systems; ii) Pipeline safety regulatory compliance; or iii) Gas measurement & regulation Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent industry experience).