Pipeline Compliance Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineer
Pipeline Compliance Specialist – Targa Resources
Targa is looking for a qualified individual who specializes in DOT gas and hazardous liquid pipeline compliance. Candidates will work daily with pipeline operations personnel located in Targa field offices.
Job Duties & Responsibilities- Provide support to pipeline operations pertaining to 49 CFR 192 & 195
- Conduct internal audits of pipeline compliance activities
- Provide support during pipeline audits by government agencies
- Serve as liaison between Regulatory Agencies and Company personnel
- Stay current with changes to federal and state DOT regulations
- Assist operations with records required to demonstrate the DOT requirements
- Support IMP activities on the field level
- Support PAP activities on the field level
- Support OQ activities on the field level
- Provide support during investigations
- Submit required reports to agencies (TDRF, UFO, etc.)
- Perform jurisdictional determinations of various types of oil & gas assets
- Provide guidance on class location studies
- Evaluate and provide appropriate technical guidance on pipeline compliance issues
- Guide operational assets to prepare them for state and federal regulatory audits and inspections as necessary
- Lead responses to State and Federal regulatory agency pipeline inquiries and notices
- Other duties as assigned
- Engineering degree is preferred, but not required.
- Ability to communicate with many different departments and third‑party vendors (Operations, Engineering, Construction, Compliance, EHS, Legal, etc.)
- Strong understanding of 49 CFR 192 and 49 CFR 195
- Knowledge of regulations regarding H2S operations (TXRRC Rule 36, NMAC 19.15.11, etc.)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Identify work priorities and function with very little supervision
- Handle complex and highly confidential matters in a mature, professional manner
- Pipeline regulatory support, field operations, control center operations, maintenance, engineering, drafting and/or project management experience is desirable.
- Willingness and ability to travel 50% of the time
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to walk extended lengths, climb steps/ladders, on uneven terrain
- Ability to work in all weather conditions (cold, heat, wet)
- Regular and reliable attendance
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work‑related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.
Location:
Lake Charles, LA
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