Senior Specialist DOT Compliance

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.