Pipeline Compliance Manager

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low‑carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

The position can be located in either Houston, TX or Rio Vista, CA

This position is responsible for providing compliance, environmental and safety services to the Calpine Corporation’s Pipeline operations by developing and overseeing all activities related to gas pipeline facilities, to include, but not limited to operations, maintenance, and construction activities and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations and standards.

Develops and reviews pipeline and plant procedures and makes recommendations for updates according to laws, regulations, industry practices, and standards. Investigates safety and environmental incidents as necessary.

This position supervises and manages third party regulatory compliance, safety, and environmental firms for obtaining permits and conducting compliance activities. This position recommends improvements in processes and procedures to minimize unsafe or hazardous conditions; develops and conducts employee training, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs; prepares and maintains environmental and safety compliance documents and records.

Additionally, this position serves as the key pipeline compliance, environmental and safety person for the CA pipeline gathering system, plant pipeline laterals, and at plant gas yard facility locations operated by CPN Pipeline across the US. Provides support, as needed, to all other fleet locations with gas pipeline related issues.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of TSA Pipeline Security and DOT Guidelines and Directives requirements related to pipeline operations. Compliance programs, include those related to TSA pipeline physical and cyber security; DOT-regulated pipeline operations, maintenance and emergencies; and environmental and safety programs and procedures.
• Manage pipeline site security program in accordance with TSA and corporate security requirements, including security vulnerability assessments, site criticality determinations, and implementation of security recommendations and site improvements
• Track and interpret DOT pipeline regulatory changes and implement program and procedure updates accordingly
  Facilitate pipeline emergency response training and drills at 16 DOT pipeline sites in CA, OR, AZ and TX
• Manage environmental compliance programs including hazardous materials/waste, SPCC, emissions monitoring, air permits
• Develop and maintain safety procedures and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal requirements
• Coordinate and track training both on-line and in-person to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety programs
• Participate in DOT Operator Qualification (OQ) Program as needed for job responsibilities
• Thorough knowledge of Pipeline Safety, Environmental, and Occupational Safety regulations at state, federal, and local level, as well as company programs to comply with those regulations.
• Seasoned professional with advanced applied experience with full understanding of company and industry practices
• Provides leadership and works with management on identified Pipeline Safety, Environmental and…