Engineer, Pipeline Compliance

Responsibilities

• The interpretation of, and impact evaluations on, upcoming changes or new State and Federal hazardous liquids and natural gas pipeline safety and reporting regulations.
• Development and management of compliance-based programs.
• Representation of The Company at both PHMSA and State audits and investigations.
• Subject matter expertise in support of training others on regulatory compliance issues.
• Development and annual review of the Operations & Maintenance Manual for the hazardous liquids pipelines and natural gas pipelines.
• Response to State and Federal regulatory agency pipeline inquiries and notices.
• Completion and submission of all required state and federal pipeline permits, filings, and reports.
• Completion and submission of required accident/incident reports, pipeline safety related condition reports, and abnormal operating condition reports as requested.
• Enforcement of compliance with pipeline safety regulations and Company standards, procedures, and/or processes.
• Support and guidance to operational assets for state and federal regulatory audits and inspections as necessary.
• Evaluation and provision of appropriate technical guidance on all pipeline compliance requests.
• Assistance to various Company departments regarding permitting, project development and implementation, One-Call, Operator Qualification, and compliance issues.

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 PHMSA/DOT referenced standards is required.
• Results-oriented and possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Excellent computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Access, Publisher and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge and practical working experience in public meeting settings.
• Able to walk up stairs (valve sites, compressor stations, pump stations, etc.) and withstand being outdoors for extended amount of time.
• Able to travel up to 50% of the time.