Public Awareness Advisor

TC Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability. The Opportunity US Land Team at TC Energy has an opportunity available for a contributor who has the skills and drive to proactively support Public Awareness and Operations Services through awareness for operational and project activities across TCE’s US footprint. In this exciting role, you are the liaison between multiple Business Units including Land, Communications, Regulatory Safety Compliance, Field Operations and the Damage Prevention team.

Requirements

University Degree or appropriate professional accreditation
Minimum 4 years of related experience
Experience in Public Awareness, Communications, Community Engagement, Public Relations, Regulatory Compliance and/or Emergency Management (Energy Industry -preferred)
Proven people-leadership capabilities
Passionate about making an impact
Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in fast paced environment
Relentless drive to overcome obstacles and deliver results, applying refined analytical and problem-solving skills
Dynamic broad thinking that recognizes interdependencies and connections in complex environments and able to appreciate multi-faceted contexts
Effective communication skills with an ability to establish trust and communicate issues without alienating individuals
Comfortable, diplomatic, and skilled at influencing at various levels within the organization and externally
Detailed knowledge of federal, state, legislative and regulatory requirements for Public Awareness, and the ability to apply such knowledge
Travel within the US is required approximately 40% of the time; and as such the candidate must be able to provide applicable documentation to this effect
Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Excellent organizational skills entailing demonstrated ability for goal setting, delegation, time management, project management
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively across an organization for issue resolution
Refined customer service, where there is an understanding of and responsiveness to customer needs
Experience working with strategic partners and maintaining strong relationships
Understanding of Public Awareness/Damage Prevention procedures, and relevant legislation and regulations
Knowledge of pipeline and facility construction, and operations best management practices
Strong business acumen and demonstrated success contributing to strategic business results
General understanding of applicable codes, practices, laws, and regulatory processes relevant to the energy infrastructure
Possess an appropriate sense of urgency and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Monitor third-party risks, damages, and unauthorized activities for communication
Implementing and administering public awareness policies, programs and processes
Support operations teams to identify threat areas and assist with implementation of mitigation efforts
Analyze and track metrics as it relates to pipeline safety to identify trends for development of action plans
Interface with key stakeholders and identified audiences, including presentations, planning and hosting meetings and/or training sessions
Assist with coordination of public awareness liaison meetings
Work collaboratively to support all Public Awareness activities, including interfacing with internal departments, vendors, stakeholders, and industry organizations
Manage records and prepare documentation for regulatory inspections
Work in conjunction with local, state and One Call programs to support the prevention and reduction of damages to pipeline facilities
Act as an ambassador of TC Energy with external stakeholders with a focus on enhancing relationships with TC Energy landowners
Monitor Public Awareness performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes
Championing and leading the development and promotion of a safe working culture