Sr Specialist - DOT Compliance

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Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy.  We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible.  We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Please note that this position will be located in a West Texas or New Mexico field office. 

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.

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 Compliance programs.

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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:

•   The Specialist/Analyst 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 or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
•   The Lead Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent experience and 8 years of relevant job related experience

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• 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.