Engineer, LNG/LPG Compliance

Eversource Energy; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 100,490 - 111,660; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking an Engineer, LNG/LPG Compliance to support the development and implementation of compliance programs for all LNG facilities in MA and CT. The role collaborates with the LNG/LPG Compliance Supervisor to ensure regulatory strategies, procedures, and assurance processes meet federal, state, and local requirements.

The position requires effective communication with regulators, operations, and engineering, with travel between MA/CT as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years related experience in engineering/compliance.
• Experience with LNG/LPG compliance preferred.
• Ability to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates collection of compliance documents for regulatory filing requirements.
• Performs internal compliance assurance activities for audits.
• Researches and recommends improvements to compliance processes.
• Reviews activities to assess compliance with federal/state/industry regulations.
• Reviews external agency audit findings and updates procedures accordingly.
• Monitors regulatory requirements and updates documents accordingly.
• Identifies compliance vulnerabilities and reports findings.
• Inspects programs to ensure adherence to company policies and laws.
• Communicates improvements to programs and documentation.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Collaborates with operations and engineering to share lessons learned.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory liaison

Safety culture

Written procedures

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Note: Eversource will not offer immigration‑related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H‑1B, O‑1, J‑1, TN, E‑3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Role and Scope of Position

The Engineer, LNG/LPG Compliance has multi‑state responsibilities to support the development and implementation of compliance programs and activities for all Eversource LNG facilities in MA and CT. The Engineer supports the LNG/LPG Compliance Supervisor in owning and maintaining regulatory compliance programs, ensuring strategies, procedures, and assurance processes are in place to address compliance activities and requirements including, but not limited to, Eversource, local, and federal requirements. The position assists with implementing process improvements within these programs and ensuring all plans are tailored to the current or adopted codes utilized by regulatory agencies to evaluate LNG/LPG facilities. Additionally, the Engineer must understand the regulatory aspects of the Eversource LNG Facilities regarding security, safety, training, maintenance and operations in accordance with 49 CFR Parts 192 & 193.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the collection of compliance documents from LNG Plant Supervisors and other stakeholders to provide for regulatory filing requirements and information requests from the Department of Public Utilities (DPU), the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Reviews and updates information and ensures appropriate parties review in a timely manner.
• Performs internal compliance assurance activities at the LNG facilities in preparation of federal and state audits. Reviews policies and procedures to ensure standardization amongst the various plants.
• Researches, analyzes and recommends ways to improve compliance processes and procedures.
• Reviews activities at the LNG/LPG facilities to assess level of compliance with existing and proposed federal, state or industry legislation and regulations.
• Reviews external state and federal agency audit findings and provides recommendations to internal procedures and/or compliance manuals.
• Periodically reviews processes and policy documents related to compliance with federal and state pipeline safety regulations and reports compliance findings.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk and provides reports to Supervisor and other LNG/LPG business stakeholders.
• Inspects/audits programs, policies, and work practices for compliance with company requirements, best practices, and relevant laws and regulations. Provides summary reports of findings and recommended corrective actions whenever deficiencies are identified.
• Assists with communicating and implementing improvements to programs and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintains working knowledge of regulatory requirements, company procedures and documents that satisfy those requirements.
• Cooperates with LNG/LPG operations personnel, engineering and other stakeholders to share lessons learned, experiences, and knowledge to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Technical Knowledge / Skill / Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Ability to establish a culture of safety, reliability, efficiency, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with different groups, including operations staff, maintenance staff, engineering departments, human resources, federal, state, and local regulators, external stakeholders, and other Eversource corporate groups.
• Ability to clearly and effectively write, implement, and maintain procedures.
• Ability to interface with regulatory agencies, coordinate regulatory inspections, and coordinate follow‑up as required.
• Some project management skills with the ability to influence others would be desirable.
• Ability to interpret and address new and/or changing regulations.
• Ability to multi‑task and function in a highly dynamic environment. Must act with purpose and a sense of urgency.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years related experience is required. Engineering design experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignments as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Depending on the specific nature of the engineering role, the position may require occasional to significant travel by car. A valid driver’s license is required.
• This position is categorized as safety‑sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre‑assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non‑safety‑sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing.

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships.
• Manage and develop people.
• Foster teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Lead change.
• Communicate strategic vision.
• Create an engaged workforce.
• Focus on the customer.
• Take ownership & accountability.

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $100,490.00 - $111,660.00.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.