Manager, Pipeline Compliance

Colonial Pipeline Company; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Total Rewards program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Colonial Pipeline Company is seeking a Manager, Pipeline Compliance to lead the compliance program, oversee monitoring, assessments and corrective actions, and drive regulatory excellence across the organization.

You will partner with stakeholders to implement compliant processes, serve as a PHMSA subject matter expert, and guide teams through audits, incidents, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DOT-PHMSA work experience or pipeline projects/operations.
• Extensive knowledge of PHMSA regulations in 49 CFR 190, 191, 194, 195, 196 and 199 and API RP.
• 5+ years’ experience in Safety and Environmental compliance or 5+ years of petroleum pipeline industry experience; government compliance background acceptable.
• Ability to respond to emergency incidences.
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• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
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• Commitment to adhere to company policies, values: Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, Excellence.
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• Self-motivation and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Pipeline Compliance team through performance management and coaching.
• Establish department priorities aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee compliance monitoring, audits, and documentation.
• Provide interpretation of regulatory policies to employees and legal.
• Serve as SME on PHMSA regulations and pipeline safety.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, audits, and information requests.
• Engage with industry committees to improve compliance practices.
• Develop processes for controlled corporate documents supporting PHMSA compliance.
• Represent Colonial as liaison during emergency response events.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

PHMSA expertise

Emergency response

Process improvement

Team development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/petroleum engineering or STEM

Tools

NIMS-ICS knowledge

Job description

As the Manager, Pipeline Compliance you are responsible for leading Colonial's Pipeline Compliance Program and supporting regulatory compliance efforts across the organization. This position provides oversight of compliance monitoring, regulatory assessments, corrective action tracking, audit activities, and compliance program effectiveness to ensure adherence with PHMSA, environmental, safety, and other applicable regulatory requirements. The Manager, Pipeline Compliance partners with business stakeholders to develop, implement, and continuously improve compliance processes, procedures, and programs while serving as a subject matter expert on pipeline safety regulations and industry best practices. In this role you will lead a team of compliance professionals and foster a culture of regulatory excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You Get to Do:

• Lead and develop the Pipeline Compliance team through performance management, coaching, succession planning, and professional development.
• Establish department priorities and objectives aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the execution and effectiveness of compliance monitoring and assurance activities and ensure program documentation, procedures, standard, and records are maintained and current.
• Recommend the interpretation of regulatory policies and procedures and provide guidance to employees and legal.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on PHMSA regulations and pipeline safety requirements.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, audits, assessments, and information requests.
• Participate in compliance related industry committees or professional organizations to improve Colonial’s ability to comply, steer, and critique how integrity management is utilized within the pipeline industry.
• Develop and implement processes for controlled corporate documents as needed to support PHMSA compliance.
• Represent Colonial as the liaison officer for emergency response events and during emergency response training opportunities.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study from an accredited institution or will consider applicants who have pipeline compliance, regulatory and direct industry experience in lieu of bachelors degree.
• 5+ years of DOT-PHMSA work experience and/or pipeline projects/operations.
• Extensive knowledge of PHMSA regulations in 49 CFR 190, 191, 194, 195, 196 and 199 and API Recommended Practices.
• 5+ years’ experience in Safety and Environmental compliance or 5+ years of petroleum pipeline industry experience. Government compliance background is also acceptable as a DOT-PHMSA or State Pipeline Safety Inspector or Compliance Auditor.
• Ability to respond to emergency incidences.
• Ability to implement sustainable changes throughout the organization.
• Willingness to grow direct reports and emphasize continuous learning.
• Ability to differentiate between employee preferences and compliance requirement.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Commitment to consistently adhere to policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the Company’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence in completing work assignments.
• Self-motivated, have phenomenal work ethic and looking for the right company to support your growth.

Got Extra to Bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or petroleum engineering or other STEM Major, or related field in the gas and petroleum industry.
• Ideally, knowledge of the NIMS-ICS system and response to incidents and IC S-100, 200, IS-700 and 8002.

This is a Department of Transportation (DOT) covered job and is subject to all applicable regulatory requirements such as testing for the presence of prohibited drugs and alcohol as defined under 49 CFR Part 199 as a condition of employment, to include pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable cause/suspicion and fit for duty testing.

Continuous MVR monitoring of your driving record required due to driving for company business.

Advantages of Working at Colonial Pipeline Company:

• Getting to work for a company that helps to meet our county’s energy needs and keeps us moving!
• Team members who care about each other while accomplishing remarkable things.
• Highly competitive benefits – Check out Colonial’s Total Rewards

Colonial Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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