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How much do pipeline safety jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for pipeline safety in the United States is $24.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Pipeline Safety, and why are they important?

To thrive in Pipeline Safety, you need a strong understanding of safety regulations, risk assessment, and engineering principles, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with pipeline monitoring systems, GIS software, and relevant certifications such as API 1169 or OSHA safety credentials is typically required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help professionals identify hazards and coordinate safety measures. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring regulatory compliance, preventing accidents, and protecting people and the environment.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Pipeline Safety roles, and how are they typically addressed?

Pipeline Safety professionals often encounter challenges such as ensuring regulatory compliance, managing aging infrastructure, and responding swiftly to incidents or leaks. These challenges are typically addressed through rigorous monitoring systems, ongoing employee training, and close collaboration with regulatory agencies. Additionally, teams regularly conduct risk assessments and maintenance to prevent issues and ensure safe operation. Being proactive and detail-oriented is crucial for success in this field.

What is pipeline safety?

Pipeline safety refers to the regulations, practices, and technologies used to ensure that pipelines transporting oil, gas, and other hazardous materials operate safely and do not pose risks to people, property, or the environment. Professionals in pipeline safety are responsible for monitoring pipeline conditions, conducting inspections, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and responding to incidents. Their goal is to prevent leaks, ruptures, and accidents through proactive maintenance, emergency planning, and community outreach.

What is the difference between Pipeline Safety vs Pipeline Inspector?

AspectPipeline SafetyPipeline Inspector
CertificationsOSHA, HAZWOPER, industry-specific safety certificationsOSHA, HAZWOPER, industry safety certifications
Work EnvironmentField sites, industrial facilities, construction zonesField inspections, site visits, compliance checks
Employer & Industry UsageUtilities, energy companies, pipeline operatorsPipeline companies, inspection firms, regulatory agencies
Primary FocusEnsuring overall pipeline safety and complianceInspecting pipelines for safety, defects, and regulatory adherence

Pipeline Safety professionals focus on developing safety protocols, training, and overall risk management for pipelines. Pipeline Inspectors conduct on-site inspections to identify defects and ensure compliance. Both roles are essential for pipeline integrity but differ in scope: safety professionals oversee policies, while inspectors perform hands-on evaluations.

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Infographic showing various Pipeline Safety job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,722 per year, or $24.4 per hour.
Engineer II- Pipeline Safety

Engineer II- Pipeline Safety

Liberty Utilities Co.

Gainesville, GA • On-site

$80K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Liberty Utilities rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.
At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.
Purpose
Responsible for leading the implementation of Pipeline Safety Management Systems across gas operations at the direction of Sr. Manager. Reporting to the Sr. Manager (PSMS), this position will oversee PSMS initiatives within gas operations, ensuring that developing programs conform with API RP 1173 and are implemented consistently across gas operations.
Effective engagement with gas utility leadership and coordination of Gas Technical Governance Team is critical to the success in this role.
The position will assume a liaison role with industry associations (AGA, NGA) and other gas utilities in the context of PSMS to ensure Liberty is developing and adopting an industry standard program. Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of PSMS related programs across the gas utilities as well as tracking and regular reporting of progress will be the fundamental responsibility of this position.
Works closely with the PSMS Steering Committee, Gas Technical Governance Team, other functional leads in the Gas Technical Services group, and local compliance staff, this position will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Pipeline Safety Management System (API RP 1173) throughout gas operations.
Accountabilities
  • Own the Management of Change (MOC) process for major infrastructure projects and establish governance structure for corrective action tracking & closure
  • Conduct regular field inspections observing distribution, construction, and transmission activity
  • Assist and facilitate incident investigations following abnormal operating conditions (AOC) or major operational interruptions.
  • Identify and review new technologies as part of the material/technology review committee
  • Develop communications that can be shared across the organization in order to keep the enterprise aware of PSMS and ongoing activities.
  • Build training modules that can be facilitate utilizing the learning management system (LMS)
  • Influence subject matter experts across the organization to implement process improvements that enhance PSMS;
  • Serve as a resource for helping operations develop a practical understanding of PSMS and how it connects to their daily work
  • Identify best practices through industry group participation and peer utility collaboration
  • Reviewing data from across the organization that feeds into key performance indicators
  • Work with development team to build out a PSMS dashboard
  • Understand the findings from the previously conducted gap analysis for PSMS related programs across the gas utilities and influence the culture to ensure that ongoing maturity assessments show progress
  • Partner with quality management team to understand trends being observed in the field

Education and Experience
  • University - Bachelor degree or equivalent
  • 3 years of experience in a utility, chemical manufacturing or nuclear sector
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills

Compensation Data
Full base salary range $80,000.00- $125,000.00 per year*Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.
For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged - Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.
Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.
With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our "Think Global, Act Local" business model.
What we offer
Company funded Pension program
401k with Company match
Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
Share purchase/match plan
Defined Contribution savings plan
Top Talent Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

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