Full-time
New Mexico, USA
USD 78k-92k / year
Position Purpose
Under limited supervision, the Senior Pipeline Safety Technical Advisor provides advanced
technical guidance, oversight, and program support to ensure the effective implementation of
pipeline safety regulations and inspection activities. Work includes complex analytical tasks, such
as developing and delivering internal training, conducting quality assurance and quality control
reviews of technical reports, supporting the development of subject matter experts, and
participating in inspection activities to ensure compliance with federal and state pipeline safety
requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Training and Staff Development
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized internal training programs related to pipeline
safety regulations, inspection methodologies, reporting requirements, and technical competencies.
• Evaluate training needs and recommend strategies to improve staff knowledge and performance.
• Mentor and support staff in becoming subject matter experts within key regulatory and technical
areas.
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of technical reports, inspection documentation, enforcement
recommendations, and engineering analyses to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and
compliance with federal and state requirements.• Provide feedback and corrective guidance to staff to improve reporting quality and regulatory
adherence.
• Assist in updating templates, standards, and SOPs to support quality improvement.
Inspection Participation and Regulatory Oversight
• Participate in and observe pipeline safety inspections, audits, investigations, and related field
activities.
• Provide real-time technical assistance and coaching to inspection personnel.
• Interpret and apply state and federal pipeline safety regulations and recommend corrective actions
where deficiencies are identified.
• Assist in the development and refinement of inspection tools, processes, and evaluation criteria.
Program Support and Technical Leadership
• Serve as a technical advisor on complex or high-risk pipeline safety issues, engineering
evaluations, and regulatory matters.
• Analyze inspection data, program trends, and technical documentation to support program
improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to enhance pipeline safety oversight, operational efficiency, and
policy development.
• Represent the agency in meetings, briefings, and stakeholder discussions as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 8-10 years of professional experience in
pipeline safety, pipeline engineering, regulatory compliance, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Parts 190–199).
• Experience developing and delivering technical training.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing abilities.
• Experience conducting pipeline inspections or audits in a regulatory environment.
• Experience mentoring technical staff or overseeing technical program elements.• Knowledge of pipeline integrity management, risk assessment, and engineering evaluation
methods.