DOT Compliance Specialist I/II/III/Sr

Boardwalk Pipelines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardwalk Pipelines is seeking a DOT Compliance Specialist I/II/III/Sr to support project execution in Houston, TX or Owensboro, KY. The role focuses on regulatory compliance for pipeline projects and serving as a liaison with regulators.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, guiding forms, assessing compliance impacts, OMS/WorkHub management, audits, and coordinating data for inspections. Travel is 15–30%.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand regulatory, scientific, and technical issues.
• Ability to read and apply Federal Regulations, guidance documents, Industry Standards, and associated documents.
• Strong written communication to diverse audiences.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead project work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Project Execution's manuals, documents, and MOCs; manage related design/construction specs.
• Assist staff with guidance on required forms and documentation for projects.
• Review proposed projects for compliance impacts and coordinate with regulatory staff.
• Manage OMS for facility commissioning activities and related assets/work orders.
• Manage WorkHub forms and test new integrations for personnel changes.
• Prepare for audits and represent Project Execution in inspections with regulators.
• Serve as Boardwalk’s representative during inspections; facilitate responses to protocol questions.
• Review PHMSA interpretations and NTSB advisories for applicability and procedural updates.
• Travel 15–30%.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Documentation

Project coordination

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree or 3–5 years pipeline experience

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day‑to‑day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.

We are currently looking for a DOT Compliance Specialist I/II/III/Sr for our Houston, TX or Owensboro, KY office.

Position Description

The DOT Compliance Specialist I/II/III/Sr will be responsible for serving as a Compliance liaison to assist Project Execution with pipeline and pipeline facility projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining Project Execution’s manuals/documents and processing MOCs
  • Design Standards
  • Construction Specifications
  • Purchase Specifications
• Assisting Project Execution staff with guidance on required forms and documentation associated with projects.
• Reviewing proposed projects for compliance impacts
  • Coordination with other Compliance Assurance staff for applicable notifications to regulatory agencies.
• OMS management
  • Adding necessary inspections into OMS for facility commissioning activities.
  • Assisting in management of assets and work orders related to Project Execution work activities.
• WorkHub management
  • Reassigning Project Execution WorkHub forms for personnel changes.
  • Testing new forms for WorkHub integration.
• Audit preparation
  • Conduct periodic documentation reviews during construction to assist Project Execution in being “audit ready”.
• Representing Project Execution in audits and inspections with regulatory agencies
  • Field inspections during construction
• Serve as Boardwalk’s representative
  • Facilitate inspection and serve as a primary spokesperson.
• Headquarters inspections
• Facilitate responses to protocol questions during inspection preparation
  • Assist in acquiring necessary data, records, and documentation; identify correct procedures to meet regulation requirements; determine how to best respond to requests from the auditor.
• Respond to general design and construction questions and coordinate with SMEs as needed.

This role may be required to maintain portions of Boardwalk’s Portal to ensure that procedures and forms are up to date and documentation is easily accessible. This role may be required to review PHMSA Interpretations, Advisory Bulletins, and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Advisories for applicability to Boardwalk and assist in changes to procedures or policies if necessary.

Requires 15-30% travel.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Ability to comprehend diverse regulatory, scientific, and technical issues.
• Ability to ready and apply Federal Regulations, guidance documents, Industry Standards, and associated documents.
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people, including employees, all levels of management, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in creation of work products.
• Ability to work independently and identify next step activities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize and write clear documents and correspondence to various audiences.
• Must demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and ability to maintain information in a confidential manner.
• High-level organization skills related to storing and managing documents and records.
• Time management skills to be able to manage multiple priority tasks.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Professional credentials or certifications are appreciated but not required.
• Pipeline construction management experience.

Required Education

• Associate’s degree or 3–5 years of relevant pipeline or construction experience.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Additional Information

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug‑free workplace and will require pre‑employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring. Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.