Asset Protection Manager

The Asset Projection Manager is accountable for the overall operation and budget for internal locating of natural gas facilities within the insourced territory at Atlanta Gas Light. The manager overseeing internal locating will currently have (42) direct reports - Locating Supervisors and (6023) indirect reports including all the internal locators.

This position is responsible for timely and accurate locating of buried natural gas facilities while minimizing locator at-fault damages. The Asset Protection Manager is responsible for the training and development of the internal locating team. This position is also accountable for damage prevention programs, right-of-way maintenance, submerged crossings, and aerial patrols.

Additionally, this position is responsible for communicating damage prevention policy regionally to all internal and external parties through active involvement in forums and meetings on this topic.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES BY COMPETENCY

Functional Expertise:

• Evaluates damages in support of company’s position in disputed cases.
• Evaluates performance of departmental contractors, vendors, and personnel.
• Responds to elevated issues from state regulators, excavators, and/or homeowners on damage prevention topics.
• Demonstrates proficiency with damage prevention regulations, industry standards, and internal policy. Works with key stakeholders to adopt policies and ensure procedures and accountabilities meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
• Maintains compliance with Asset Protection duties as required in Federal, State and/or local laws.
• Acts as a liaison between companies and various outside agencies.
• Initiates technology and process improvements and drives implementation of changes.

Business Acumen:

• Reviews and provides approval for monthly departmental financials. invoices, accruals, and liabilities.
• Prepares and administers the departmental budget and provides variance explanations.
• Resolves contract or billing disputes and performance non-compliance.
• Participate in trade associations.
• Conducts annual contract reviews and initiate and coordinate changes.

Engagement:

• Provides supervision and leadership to AP supervisors and staff.
• Oversees staff selection, development, and retention.
• Facilitates meetings with AP contractors and set contractor expectations.
• Communicates with other regional departments on damage prevention policies and expectations.

Driving Results:

• Utilizes a metrics scorecard to capture and communicate progress on goals and performance for both internal and contract locators.
• Leads all department safety initiatives.
• Monitors, directs, and implements best practices related to aerial pipeline patrols, marking procedures, right-of-way maintenance, encroachments, and submerged crossing inspections.
• Develops and provides monthly departmental statistics on performance and trends.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or recognized discipline

Or

• Equivalent academic education and operations experience

Preferred:

• Master’s degree – Technical or Business or Project Management Certification

Related Work Experience:

Required:

• 3+ years engineering and operations experience in a gas utility, pipeline transmission, or other energy/utility related field.
• 2+ years experience in various areas of analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• 2+ years of supervisory/management experience.

Preferred:

• Background in Damage Prevention and locating of buried facilities.
• PHMSA regulation and State Damage Prevention Law knowledge and experience.

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

• Knowledge of regulatory codes and state/local laws related to utility damage prevention Knowledge of regulatory codes and industry standards
• Project management
• Geographic Information Systems basic proficiency
• MS Office proficiency
• Leadership, analytical, communication, and presentation skills

Business writing proficiency