Field Compliance Specialist

Irving Oil•Portsmouth, NH

About The Position

The Field Compliance Specialist implements and maintains compliance assurance processes, procedures, standards, and guidelines, and reports findings to internal departments to support compliance across business units. The role uses collected information to develop and implement project plans that meet compliance assurance objectives. The position manages compliance for retail petroleum locations in the U.S. and Canada, including testing, inspection, licensing, and permitting obligations. It develops and maintains procedures and controls, reviews inspection reports, investigates causes of noncompliance, supports corrective actions, and collaborates with internal teams to set objectives, manage risks, and conduct compliance assessments.

Requirements

Strong communication skills.
Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
Ability to develop, implement, and maintain compliance and cost-control processes and documentation.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally and with governmental contacts in the U.S. and Canada.
Bachelor’s degree (listed under education requirements).
Experience working in regulatory compliance or risk management programs in government or Oil and Gas.
Experience managing license, permit, and/or registration obligations and working with a compliance register.

Nice To Haves

A degree or certificate in a relevant discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the compliance program for retail petroleum locations in the U.S. and Canada, ensuring testing, inspection, licensing, and permitting obligations are fulfilled.
Develop, maintain, and update Retail Operations and Network Development procedures, standards, and guidelines related to internal and external compliance obligations.
Set up and maintain controls for compliance forms and checklists.
Review inspection reports from contractors and regulators, and track repairs and returns to compliance.
Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective or preventative action plans.
Collaborate with internal department management teams to set compliance assurance objectives for business units.
Provide training, tools, and techniques to staff and managers to help meet compliance objectives.
Collaborate with relevant internal departments to identify, monitor, and mitigate compliance risks, including licensing obligations.
Establish, maintain, review, and update processes for compliance-obligation self-assessments by internal business units.
Plan and conduct compliance assurance assessments of Retail Operations and Network Development, and ensure remedial work resulting from assessments is completed on time.