Director​/Manager Tariffs and Regulatory Affairs

Position: Director / Manager Tariffs and Regulatory Affairs
What We Are Looking For

Primary

Purpose:

To work with all Kinder Morgan products pipeline regulated assets (Calnev, Double Eagle, Hiland Crude (gathering), KM Crude and Condensate (KMCC), Products (SE) Pipe Line (PPL), Central Florida Pipeline (CFPL), and SFPP) plus Wink (CO2 group) in matters regarding Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and state liquids pipeline regulations, in order to create and maintain tariff documents, set rates, adjust and defend rates (including the collection and organizing of pipeline volume and rate base data), and create and maintain tariff rules.

To perform or coordinate economic and regulatory studies for existing Kinder Morgan assets, acquisitions, project development, and new construction. To advise KM business developers on tariff strategies to minimize regulatory risks and maximize profitability.

What You Will Do

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Prepare, review, and/or analyze tariffs, financial data, volume data, and reports on assets.

* Maintain tariff and subscriber databases for tariff filing and historical purposes.

* Maintain an annual regulatory calendar with all required filing dates and significant events.

* Interact with in-house and outside legal counsel on regulatory matters; gather and supply requested information and data proactively and in a timely manner.

* Prepare or coordinate and support cost-of-service and other studies as requested.

* Assist with rate filings, by gathering required data from appropriate resources.

* Assist with interpretation of and compliance with FERC and state regulations applicable to products pipeline tariffs.

* Prepare filings and updates for various regulatory rate surcharges.

* Prepare miscellaneous filings with state regulators as required from time to time (for example, the Railroad Commission of Texas T-4s, P-5s).

* In conjunction with Accounting representatives, conduct training on Carrier/Noncarrier coding and FERC compliance.

* Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public, and to consistently comply with the Products Pipelines Compliance Program.

* Job level will commensurate with experience and knowledge.

What You Need

Education:

Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Accounting or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience (for example, a law degree).

Experience / Specific Knowledge:

* A minimum of five years' experience in FERC liquids pipeline regulation.

* Familiarity with FERC regulations governing liquids pipelines.

* Must have above average skills in Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint software.

* Must possess strong business writing skills.

* Must have an attention to detail.

* Candidate must be able to interface effectively with regulatory commissions/boards, internal customers, and outside legal counsel.

Certification, Licenses, Registrations:

* Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

* If the employee is subject to license or certification requirements or training as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies or the Company, now or in the future, compliance is required.

* The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

* Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:

* Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

* Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong spoken and written communications skills are required.

* Must be accountable and take direction from Managers; keep required work schedules, which include regular and predictable job attendance; focus attention on details; follow work rules.

* Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.

* Must be a problem-solver with the ability to find resolutions.

* Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision and/or direction.

* Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, customers, and regulatory agencies.

* Possess a conversational knowledge of the oil industry, including upstream and downstream operations.

Required Skills:

* Learning Ability:
Able to quickly learn and understand esoteric principles; able to relate interdisciplinary principles and apply them to pipeline economic regulation.

* Analysis:
Identify problems and/or cause-effect relationships; identify key issues; secure relevant information from all appropriate sources; identify possible root causes of problems and develop and implement corrective actions for resolution of problems.

* Sound Judgment:
Make decisions and/or take action based on logical assumptions derived from factual information gathered; seek out information from established policies and…