Manager Government Relations

Enbridge•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

At Enbridge, we’re passionate about delivering safe, reliable natural gas to our customers and we’re looking for an inspiring leader to join our team in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this role as Manager Government Relations, you will be developing and implementing advocacy strategies to inform public officials and to help shape public policy and regulatory outcomes at the state and local level across all Enbridge business units and interests operating in Utah. Enbridge offers competitive benefits, a savings plan, and generous time off. Ready to make a meaningful impact in the energy industry? Apply today!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Ten (10) years of progressive public affairs or government-related experience
Excellent verbal and written communications and facilitation skills
Strong public presentation and public speaking skills
Solution-oriented mindset, structured, gets things done and on time
Problem solver with experience managing projects with complex organizations
Experience in government compliance
Motivated self-starter able to work independently
Ability to adapt to changing subject advocacy
Keen political instincts
High ethical standards
Value diversity, inclusion, and difference of thought
Ability to travel up to 40% of time.
Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.
Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement advocacy, outreach, and public affairs efforts to support Enbridge operations and projects across all Enbridge business units operating in Utah.
Represent Enbridge with state government officials and entities.
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with: Governor and executive branch of government State departments and agencies with oversight and interest in energy, environment Members of state legislature (and staff) on relevant committees and representative of Enbridge assets and interest.
Coordinate with stakeholder engagement team on advocacy, outreach and relationships with local government officials
Build and maintain strategic relationships with state and local organizations, entities, and their staff,
Represent Enbridge at state and local industry associations, chambers of commerce, and other professional organizations in which Enbridge has interests.
Develop trust and accountability across Enbridge’s business units and functional teams.
Work closely with Enbridge-contracted professional governmental consulting firms and individuals.
Identify opportunities for corporate donations and sponsorships in support of projects within region.
Coordinate with U.S. state government affairs team, as well as other groups across Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability (PACS).