Compliance Professional II/Senior - IL, OK, PA, TX

DT Midstream owns and operates a diverse, integrated portfolio of midstream pipeline, storage, and gathering assets, providing comprehensive midstream services across the Southern, Northeastern, and Midwestern United States and into Canada. As a newly independent public company, we are an energy industry leader with over 20 years of proven success, focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency.

About the role

This professional ensures the organization’s pipeline systems and operations comply with federal, state, and local pipeline safety regulations. The role collaborates with operations and construction personnel to maintain high compliance standards with pipeline safety regulations and the Company’s Operations and Maintenance Plan. Responsibilities include regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, audit readiness, and continuous improvement of pipeline integrity and safety programs. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering expertise with deep knowledge of pipeline regulations and compliance frameworks. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Codes and Regulatory and supports assets across the company’s footprint, requiring approximately 30% overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including PHMSA (49 CFR Parts 190–199), FERC, OSHA, and state pipeline safety rules.
• Travel to Company field and office locations to collaborate with operations and construction personnel.
• Maintain Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) documentation for pipeline systems and identify segments requiring MAOP reconfirmation.
• Support integrity management programs (IMP) in accordance with federal requirements.
• Analyze pipeline data (ILI, pressure tests, corrosion data) to identify compliance risks.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to address deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Participate in risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including regulatory agency inspections, and prepare responses to audit findings and enforcement actions.
• Track corrective actions and ensure timely resolution.
• Develop audit readiness programs and mock inspections.
• Participate in the maintenance and review of the Company’s Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan.
• Review, write, and maintain procedures that comprise the Company’s O&M Plan.
• Provide quality control checks on records required by the Company’s O&M Plan.
• Review new construction records to ensure quality and type of records meet Company specifications.
• Perform special projects or other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of natural gas operations, maintenance, or support experience; hazardous liquid experience is preferred.
• Senior Level: 6 years of natural gas operations, maintenance, or support experience; hazardous liquid experience is preferred.
• Experience with PHMSA regulations and compliance programs.
• Knowledge of DOT Operator Qualification Program.
• General knowledge of natural gas pipeline construction is preferred.
• Working knowledge of 49 CFR Part 192 is required; knowledge of 49 CFR Part 195 is preferred.
• Familiarity with GIS systems, SCADA, and pipeline data analysis tools.
• Strong technical writing skills and previous experience with procedure writing.
• Strong organizational skills with flexibility to handle multiple projects and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with field operations, engineering, and management teams.
• Ability to travel to field locations and conduct evaluations/inspections in pipeline right-of-way environments and all-weather conditions.
• Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with generous employer match and contribution.
• Group insurance plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Annual incentive plan.
• Long-term incentive plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation days.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and resources.
• Leave of Absence programs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are required to properly perform the functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, talk, hear, grasp, and carry objects.

Working Conditions

• Primarily works in a business office or hybrid setting with moderate noise levels.
• Works at project sites with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions (cold/hot, wet/humid), uneven or steep terrain, and moving mechanical parts or machinery.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
• Noise levels may vary from quiet to moderate in the office to loud at project sites.