Senior Specialist DOT Compliance

Energy Transfer LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP seeks a Regulatory Affairs professional to act as the company's representative with Federal and State agencies, addressing concerns during audits and inspections. You will interface with personnel across management levels to obtain timely responses to regulatory requests and help ensure compliance across pipelines and facilities.

The role requires experience in pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR parts 191, 192, 194, 195, and 199), familiarity with SharePoint, and the ability

Qualifications

• Experience in the pipeline/energy industry.
• Familiarity with 49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195, and 199; and related standards (API, ASME, MSS, ASTM, NFPA, NACE).
• Experience interacting with Federal/State regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between Energy Transfer and Federal & State regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate and facilitate preparation for regulatory audits and respond to inquiries, issues, and audits.
• Interact with internal staff, customers and agency personnel to complete regulatory requirements.
• Develop understanding of regulations and provide internal guidance.
• Perform internal pipeline safety compliance reviews.
• Represent Energy Transfer within Industry Organizations when needed.
• Interface with Energy Transfer Management on Regulatory Activities.
• Maintain knowledge of current pipeline safety regulations.
• Interpret regulations and provide training to ensure compliance.
• Develop and assist in maintaining SOPs and enterprise compliance programs.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Agency communications

Regulatory audits

Pipeline safety knowledge

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Summary

Act as the company's representative with outside regulatory agencies to address any concerns during audits / inspections, and interface with company personnel at all levels of management within the various groups to obtain responses to either verbal or written regulatory requests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide liaison between Energy Transfer and various Federal & State Regulatory Agencies with jurisdiction over the company's natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities and operations.
• Coordinate and facilitate preparation for Federal and State regulatory compliance audits and serve as a point of contact for inquiries, issues, and audits related to regulations.
• Interact extensively with internal staff, customers and agency personnel, including effective communication to complete regulatory requirements while developing and maintaining positive relationships.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of regulations impacting the company, and summarize and provide internal guidance.
• Perform internal pipeline safety compliance reviews.
• Potentially represent Energy Transfer within Industry Organizations.
• Interface with ET Management as needed concerning Regulatory Activities.
• Maintain knowledge of current federal and state pipeline safety regulations.
• Interpret regulations and provide training to company personnel to ensure compliance.
• Develop and assist in maintaining Company Standard Operating Procedures and other enterprise Compliance programs including Odorization, Critical Infrastructure, and Pre‑inspection/Internal Audit documentation application.

Requirements

Education and experience

• Prior experience within the pipeline and energy industry.
• Working knowledge of 49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195, and 199 and standards incorporated by reference (API, ASME, MSS, ASTM, NFPA, NACE).
• Experience working with Federal and State regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of SharePoint.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 2-5 years of relevant job‑related experience.
• Senior Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job‑related experience.

Working Conditions

• Usually normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Will be required to go into the field which could consist of bending, climbing, and prolonged periods of walking.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to operational facilities, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.