Senior Specialist DOT Compliance

Energy Transfer LP; Jal (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP is seeking a regulatory liaison to interact with federal and state agencies over pipeline facilities and operations. The role involves audits, compliance reviews, and guidance on regulatory requirements, with exposure to industry organizations.

The ideal candidate will have energy industry experience, CFR knowledge, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with strong communication across internal teams and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in pipeline/energy industry.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal and state pipeline regulations.
• Experience working with federal and state regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide liaison between Energy Transfer and regulatory agencies over pipeline facilities and operations.
• Coordinate and facilitate preparation for federal/state regulatory audits and inquiries.
• Interact with internal staff, customers and agency personnel to meet regulatory requirements while maintaining relationships.
• Summarize regulations and provide internal guidance on compliance requirements.
• Perform internal pipeline safety compliance reviews.
• Potentially represent Energy Transfer within industry organizations.
• Interface with management regarding regulatory activities as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of current federal and state pipeline safety regulations.
• Interpret regulations and train personnel to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain Company SOPs and enterprise compliance programs including odorization and critical infrastructure documentation.

Skills

Pipeline/energy industry exp

Regulatory knowledge (CFR)

Regulatory agencies experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

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 is a point of contact for inquiries, issues, and audits related to regulations.
• Extensive interaction with internal staff, customers and agency personnel. Includes effective communication with regulatory agency personnel, customers and internal departments to complete regulatory requirements while developing and maintaining positive relationships.
• Progressive development and a comprehensive understanding of regulations impacting the company, and the ability to summarize and provide internal guidance of such regulations.
• Perform internal pipeline safety compliance reviews
• Potentially represent Energy Transfer within Industry Organizations
• Interface with ET Management, as needed, concerning Regulatory Activities
• Maintain a proficient knowledge of current federal and state pipeline safety regulations.
• Interpret regulations and provide training to company personnel to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.
• 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/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• 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:

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

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• 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.