Senior Specialist DOT Compliance

Job Title

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 Share Point

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:

• 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.