Manager Compliance

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead the company’s compliance program focused on FERC-regulated interstate natural gas and products pipelines.

You will supervise a Compliance Analyst and collaborate with Legal, HR, Information Governance, and executives to uphold ethics, accountability, and regulatory standards. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in compliance or risk within energy, with strong knowledge of FERC rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 7+ years of compliance or risk experience in oil/gas or energy.
• Strong knowledge of FERC regulations and energy industry compliance requirements.
• Experience leading compliance programs, audits, investigations, and policy governance.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and compliance systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the FERC Compliance Program for interstate pipelines, including policy development and monitoring.
• Manage compliance with anti-corruption and trade control laws across units.
• Supervise a Compliance Analyst and coordinate with Legal, HR, Operations, and leadership.
• Develop and enforce internal policies, controls, and documentation.
• Oversee internal audits, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting.
• Provide reporting, board materials, and regulatory preparation support to leadership.
• Assist with investigations related to ethics or policy violations.
• Promote operational excellence and a culture of compliance.

Skills

FERC compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Auditing

Policy governance

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Compliance management systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Compliance, Environmental Science, Finance, or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the company’s Compliance Program focusing on FERC regulated interstate natural gas and products pipelines, ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and industry regulations across all business units. This position manages compliance processes, policies, documentation, training, and audit readiness while supervising a Compliance Analyst. The Compliance Manager works closely with Legal, Commerical, Human Resources, Information Governance, and executive leadership to maintain and strengthen a culture of ethics, accountability, and regulatory compliance within Kinder Morgan.

What You Will Do

• Lead and oversee the company’s FERC Compliance Program for interstate natural gas and products pipelines, including policy development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Compliance Manager will also manage compliance with other legal and regulatory requirements that apply across Kinder Morgans' business units, e.g, Anti-Corruption, and Trade Control laws
• Manage a team consisting of a Compliance Analyst, and work closely and coordinate with other personnel from other Departments and functions
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements through administration, maintenance and development of the Compliance Program
• Develop, maintain, and enforce internal policies, procedures, and controls across business units
• Oversee compliance documentation consistency across regions and operational groups
• Manage internal audits, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting activities
• Partner with Legal, HR, Operations, Information Governance, and leadership teams to address compliance risks and corrective actions
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate business impacts and recommendations to management
• Oversee compliance training initiatives, learning management systems, and employee education programs
• Ensure proper maintenance of compliance records, SharePoint sites, network drives, and related documentation systems
• Support executive leadership and the Chief Compliance Officer with reporting, presentations, board materials, and regulatory preparation
• Assist with investigations related to compliance concerns, ethics matters, or policy violations

Promote operational excellence, ethical business practices, and continuous improvement throughout the organization

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Compliance, Environmental Science, Finance, or related field required
• 7+ years of compliance, legal, regulatory, audit, or risk management experience, preferably within the oil and gas or energy industry
• Strong working knowledge of FERC regulations and other applicable energy industry compliance requirements
• Experience managing compliance programs, audits, investigations, and policy governance
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and compliance management systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
• Work well independently as well as with teams
• Interact with a wide variety of peopl with tact, courtesy, and professionalism
• Based in Houston Headquarters with a Hybrid work schedule based on business needs
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.