Full Job Description
The Pipeline Compliance Engineer is part of the Transportation Compliance group that maintains a pipeline safety compliance program for all of the Company's regulated hazardous liquids and natural gas pipelines, including the development of additional compliance processes/requirements pursuant to Federal and State Pipeline Safety regulatory changes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• The interpretation of, and impact evaluations on, upcoming changes or new State and Federal hazardous liquids and natural gas pipeline safety and reporting regulations, and development and management of compliance-based programs.
• Represents The Company at both PHMSA and State audits and investigations.
• Provides subject matter expertise in support of training others on regulatory compliance issues.
• Develops and annually reviews the Operations & Maintenance Manual for the hazardous liquids pipelines and natural gas pipelines.
• Responds to State and Federal regulatory agency pipeline inquiries and notices.
• Completes and submits all required state and federal pipeline permits, filings, and reports.
• Provides guidance for the completion and submittal of required accident/incident reports, pipeline safety related condition reports and abnormal operating condition reports as requested.
• Enforces compliance with pipeline safety regulations and Company standards, procedures, and/or processes.
• Provides support and guidance to operational assets to prepare them for state and federal regulatory audits and inspections as necessary.
• Evaluates and provides appropriate technical guidance on all pipeline compliance requests.
• Assists the various Company departments regarding permitting, project development and implementation, One-Call, Operator Qualification, and compliance issues.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• A minimum of 5 - 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry is preferred.
• Pipeline regulatory support, field operations, control center operations, maintenance, engineering, drafting and/or project management experience is required.
• Experience in developing and evaluating effective pipeline regulatory compliance programs and a detailed understanding of PHMSA/DOT 49 CFR and applicable state regulations, and working knowledge of the PHMS/DOT referenced standards is required.
• Must be results-oriented and possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Excellent computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Access, Publisher and PowerPoint) is required.
• Knowledge and practical working experience in public meeting settings are required.
• Must be able to walk up stairs (valve sites, compressor stations, pump stations, etc.) and withstand being outdoors for extended amount of time.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time is required.
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