Pipeline Regulatory Consultant

TRC Companies•TX-Houston, TX

About The Position

TRC is seeking a full-time Pipeline Regulatory Consultant to join its Pipeline Regulatory Services team. The role involves client-facing work and leading or assisting with a variety of regulatory services. The successful candidate will bring strong pipeline regulatory knowledge and application, substantial experience in pipeline safety, and knowledge of both federal and state regulatory matters. The position may involve travel, sometimes with short notice, and infrequent field work. The candidate must live within reasonable distance of a commercial airport with access to major markets and provide a workspace conducive to productivity. TRC is a global consulting firm providing environmentally advanced and technology-powered solutions for the oil and gas, power, and infrastructure industries. The company has over 7,000 employees in more than 150 offices globally. TRC describes its workplace as collaborative, entrepreneurial, and agile, and says it invests in employees’ careers through training and development of new skills and certifications.

Requirements

Strong pipeline regulatory knowledge and ability to apply it.
Experience with gas and hazardous liquids pipelines.
Substantial experience in the pipeline safety arena.
Specific knowledge or experience in both federal and state regulatory matters.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to travel, sometimes with short notice, as required by client needs.
Ability to perform infrequent field work, which may involve exposure to weather elements, walking distances, and climbing around oil and gas equipment.
Residence within reasonable distance of a commercial airport with access to major markets.
Ability to provide a workspace conducive to productivity.

Nice To Haves

State or Federal Inspector experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct jurisdictional analyses for gas and hazardous liquids pipeline assets.
Provide pre-audit evaluation and support.
Represent clients during Federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and State Partner Agency audits.
Develop customized, cost-effective compliance programs.
Evaluate existing programs for completeness and regulatory compliance; provide recommendations and develop corrective actions or amendments as needed.
Develop guidance and planning preparation for new regulatory requirements.
Lead engagement in major regulatory initiatives.
Develop comments to regulatory agencies on behalf of clients.
Deliver pipeline safety-related compliance courses.
Assist in developing proposals.
Grow the sector by expanding the consulting services clientele.