Engineer, Pipeline Compliance

About the role

Make the most of your talents in a fast‑paced environment driven by people who strive for achievement. Enjoy corporate strength, stability, and a rewarding career at a growing industry‑leading and diverse operating company with a track record for success. 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 and requirements pursuant to Federal and State pipeline safety regulatory changes.

Location: Houston, Texas, USA

Responsibilities

• Interpret and evaluate the impact of upcoming changes or new State and Federal hazardous liquids and natural gas pipeline safety and reporting regulations, and develop and manage compliance‑based programs.
• Represent the Company at both PHMSA and State audits and investigations.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise in support of training others on regulatory compliance issues.
• Develop and annually review the Operations & Maintenance Manual for hazardous liquids pipelines and natural gas pipelines.
• Respond to State and Federal regulatory agency pipeline inquiries and notices.
• Complete and submit all required state and federal pipeline permits, filings, and reports.
• Provide guidance for the completion and submittal of required accident/incident reports, pipeline‑safety‑related condition reports, and abnormal operating condition reports as requested.
• Enforce compliance with pipeline safety regulations and Company standards, procedures, and processes.
• Support and guide operational assets to prepare for state and federal regulatory audits and inspections as necessary.
• Evaluate and provide appropriate technical guidance on all pipeline compliance requests.
• Assist various Company departments regarding permitting, project development and implementation, One‑Call, Operator Qualification, and compliance issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry (preferred).
• Pipeline regulatory support, field operations, control‑center operations, maintenance, engineering, drafting, and/or project‑management experience.
• Experience developing and evaluating effective pipeline regulatory compliance programs with a detailed understanding of PHMSA/DOT 49 CFR, applicable state regulations, and PHMS/DOT referenced standards.
• Results‑oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge and practical experience in public‑meeting settings.
• Ability to walk up stairs (valve sites, compressor stations, pump stations, etc.) and withstand being outdoors for extended periods.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50 % of the time.

Schedule

• Shift: Day
• Travel: Up to 50 % of the time