Manager II, Codes and Standards

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Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live.

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We have an excellent hybrid opportunity for a Manager II, Codes and Standards based in either Fort Smith, AR, Little Rock AR, Fayetteville, AR, Branson, MO, Portland, ME or Lawton, OK.

The Manager II, Codes and Standards provides enterprise-level leadership and strategic direction for the company’s codes, standards, and related compliance programs across all operating companies and jurisdictions. This role owns the governance framework, development, implementation, and continual improvement of company standards to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements while integrating leading industry practices. The Senior Manager serves as a key advisor to senior leadership on regulatory risk, natural gas codes and standards, and the impact of emerging rule makings on company operations and capital plans.

This position requires deep expertise in federal and state natural gas regulations, standards, and industry trends, as well as the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that improve pipeline safety, integrity, and reliability. The Senior Manager directs the Codes & Standards team and oversees key programs such as QA/QC, After Action Reviews (AAR), Root Cause Analyses (RCA), and Management of Change (MOC), driving systemic issue resolution and continuous improvement across the enterprise.

• Provide leadership and direction for the Codes & Standards function, including setting annual strategic objectives, defining KPIs, and ensuring alignment with enterprise safety, integrity, and risk strategies.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of professionals and/or managers; provide regular feedback, performance management, and succession planning for critical subject‑matter expert roles.
• Own the enterprise Codes and Standards governance framework, including policies, approval processes, and exception handling, ensuring consistency across all operating companies and jurisdictions.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust processes to ensure the Codes and Standards library remains current with legal and regulatory requirements and reflects industry best practices for natural gas transmission and distribution.
• Chair or co‑chair enterprise committees (e.g., Material Standards Committee, Codes & Standards Governance), facilitating cross‑functional decision‑making that impacts design standards, material selection, and operating practices.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Integrity, and EHS&T to sustain and enhance the Approved Materials List, evaluating new products and technologies for safety, compliance, lifecycle cost, and operational fit.
• Develop and oversee a tracking database and dashboard program for procedures, technical standards, and related documentation; ensure periodic review cycles, audit readiness, and timely updates to maintain compliance with applicable codes and referenced standards.
• Provide executive‑level oversight of QA/QC, RCA, and AAR programs related to codes and standards, ensuring that systemic issues are identified, prioritized, and mitigated through durable corrective and preventive actions.
• Administer and continuously improve the company’s Management of Change (MOC) program for Codes & Standards and provide governance, guidance, and support for MOC processes in related departments.
• Serve as the senior…