Advisor Natural Gas Policy - Regulatory Affairs

BP PLC; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

BP plc in Canada is seeking an Advisor – Natural Gas Policy to act as a SME on federally regulated natural gas pipelines in Canada and the U.S. You will monitor, analyze, and influence regulatory developments before CER and FERC, advising commercial teams on transport tariffs and service options.

The role requires deep knowledge of NGA, NGPA, and pipeline ratemaking, with strong analytical and advocacy skills to support business objectives across North American markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, business, public policy, finance, law, energy management, or related field.
• Seasoned professional with experience in natural gas pipeline regulation and regulatory affairs.
• Demonstrated expertise in natural gas pipeline rates, tariffs, and regulatory proceedings.
• Experience with CER and FERC settlement and litigation proceedings.
• Strong analytical and communicative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate regulatory developments before FERC, CER, and other agencies.
• Analyze pipeline tariffs, general terms, negotiated rates, and tariff provisions.
• Advise commercial teams on transportation rights and tariff interpretation.
• Develop executive summaries and strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Coordinate with legal, commercial, and business teams on regulatory matters.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Natural gas policy

FERC/CER regulatory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Public Policy, Finance, Law, Energy Management, or related field

Job description

Entity: Supply, Trading & Shipping Job Family Group: Communications & External Affairs Group Job Description:

About us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

About the role

The Advisor – Natural Gas Policy within gas & power trading organization’s Regulatory Affairs department is a subject matter expert (SME) on federally regulated natural gas pipelines in Canada and the U.S. The position serves as the company's technical and strategic authority on assigned NG pipeline rates, tariffs, transportation services, and regulatory proceedings. This role monitors, analyzes, and influences regulatory developments affecting interstate and intrastate NG pipelines, with a primary focus on proceedings before the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The role provides commercial, legal, and executive interested parties with timely analysis of pipeline rate cases, tariff amendments, certificate proceedings, and emerging regulatory policies. The position supports commercial optimization by identifying regulatory risks and opportunities that affect transportation costs, market access, and infrastructure development across North American NG markets. Experience with Canadian/Provincial financial regulation and derivatives reforms is positive.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Monitoring & Analysis

• Supervise and evaluate regulatory developments, rule-makings, rate cases, tariff filings, certificate applications, and policy initiatives before FERC, CER, and other relevant regulatory agencies.
• Analyze pipeline tariffs, general terms and conditions, negotiated rate agreements, transportation services, and compliance requirements.
• Assess commercial and operational impacts resulting from regulatory actions affecting NG transportation, storage, LNG infrastructure, and related market activities.
• Develop concise executive summaries and strategic recommendations for leadership.

Pipeline Rates & Tariff Expertise

• Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on interstate and interprovincial NG pipeline ratemaking principles, cost-of-service methodologies, rate build, and tariff provisions.
• Review and interpret proposed pipeline rate cases, Section 4 filings, Section 5 proceedings, settlement agreements, and related regulatory actions.
• Advise commercial teams regarding transportation rights, service priorities, tariff interpretation, capacity management, and operational requirements.
• Find opportunities to challenge, influence, or support pipeline rate and tariff proposals with business objectives.

Interested party Engagement & Advocacy

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with regulatory agencies, industry associations, pipeline operators, legal counsel, and external parties.
• Prepare regulatory comments, intervention pleadings, protest filings, testimony support materials, and executive briefing documents.
• Represent the company in industry working groups, trade associations, technical committees, and regulatory conferences.
• Coordinate with legal, commercial, government affairs, and business development teams on strategic regulatory matters.

Strategic Advisory

• Provide authority guidance on regulatory considerations associated with transportation contracting, infrastructure expansions, market access opportunities, pipeline certifications, and commercial transactions.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, new projects, and business development initiatives through regulatory due diligence and risk assessments.
• Identify emerging regulatory trends and develop proactive strategies to protect and advance company interests.

Essential education, experience and requirements

Bachelor’s degree in economics, Engineering, Business, Public Policy, Finance, Law, Energy Management, or a related field.

Seasoned professional with experience in natural gas pipeline regulation, pipeline commercial operations, energy regulatory affairs, legal/regulatory consulting, or related field.

Demonstrated expertise in natural gas pipeline rates, tariffs, transportation services, and regulatory proceedings.

Significant experience in the administration of Canada Energy Regulator (CER) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) settlement and litigation proceedings.

Experience with Canadian pipeline regulatory frameworks.

Strong understanding of:

• Natural Gas Act (NGA)
• Natural Gas Policy Act (NGPA)
• FERC and CER pipeline ratemaking methodologies
• Tariff construction and interpretation
• Open access transportation requirements
• Certificate and infrastructure approval processes

Outstanding analytical, written communication, and interested party management skills.

Strong verbal communication skills with illustrated ability to advocate and facilitate negotiations toward consensus agreement.

Ability to translate sophisticated regulatory concepts into actionable business recommendations.

Demonstrated experience with Artificial Intelligence tools.

Desirable Criteria

• Advanced degree (MBA, Master's, JD, LLM, or equivalent).
• Direct participation in pipeline rate cases, tariff litigation, settlement negotiations, or certificate proceedings.
• Experience supporting natural gas producers, marketers, utilities, LNG developers, midstream operators, or energy trading organizations.
• Familiarity with North American natural gas transportation markets, capacity release mechanisms, and pipeline commercial practices.
• Active involvement with industry organizations such as INGAA, NGSA, CEPA, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), or NARUC.
• Experience with AI tools; proven success using such tools is a plus.

Why join bp

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance

This role is eligible for relocation internationally.

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

Skills

Advocacy, Advocacy, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Brand visual standards, Business Acumen, Campaigning, Channel Management, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Content Design, Creating and measuring impact, Crisis Communications, Digital Communication, Digital Fluency, Employee Engagement, Influencing, Issues and Policy Management (Inactive), Listening, Market Trends, Performance Consulting, Presenting, Social Impact Management, Stakeholder Engagement {+ 1 more}.

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status.

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