D.O.T. Field Compliance Specialist

About the role

The US Pipeline Safety Compliance team at TC Energy is expanding to support the DOT pipeline compliance within the US Natural Gas business unit. This position will provide regulatory compliance support and guidance for an identified operating region.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall support and guidance to ensure documented adherence to state and federal regulations for 49 CFR 191, 192 and 193 as well as TC Energy internal programs and processes.
• Lead and participate in Federal and State inspections for their respective Region.
• Communicate regulatory interpretations to the compliance requirements and management of findings and enforcements.
• Represent TC Energy with regulatory agencies during informal conferences and formal hearings with regards to inspection findings, when applicable.
• Establish and maintain relationships across the business unit stakeholders and with external regulatory bodies, enhance credibility and trust, and influence and manage at multiple levels of the organization.
• Represent TC Energy in various industry group meetings and working groups to influence, participate in state damage prevention meetings and pipeline safety meetings, and any other initiatives that support pipeline safety compliance with State and Federal Agencies.
• Support on-site and Emergency Operations Command calls for emergency response and associated exercises.
• Identify process improvements and best practices observed in the field or recommended by others and ensure implementation by working with key stakeholders.
• Understand and provide guidance on established regulations, standards, best practices, company policies, procedures, practices and their applicability to the company.
• Support and disseminate changes to various DOT compliance programs.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in DOT Regulatory Compliance.
• Relevant post secondary education.
• Strong knowledge of 49 CFR 191, 192 and 193 regulations.
• Possess excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft software (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint and SharePoint).
• Strong knowledge of SAP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related experience in the oil, gas, regulated utility or power generation industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and exert influence with a diverse group of people.
• High degree of initiative and ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

TC Energy offers a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible to accommodate the needs of the business and the individual.