Regulatory Compliance Specialist II

ONEOK•Des Moines, MN

About The Position

This position provides pipeline safety regulatory compliance support to operations, helping ensure compliance with 49 CFR 191, 192, 194 and 195 and applicable state and federal regulations for interstate and intrastate natural gas or natural gas liquids transportation by pipeline. Depending on business needs, the role may support multiple regulatory programs, including Operator Qualification, Damage Prevention, or Pipeline Safety Compliance. The position is posted for Minneapolis, Des Moines, or Morris, and may potentially be located at other available office space in Illinois, Iowa, or Minnesota. The specialist reviews and updates training materials, supports employee and contractor training verification, develops and reviews compliance-related operational procedures, monitors regulatory developments and company activities, and maintains compliance records and databases. The role also supports preparation for inspections and audits, analysis and response to findings, incident reviews, pressure-testing coordination, regulatory reporting, and access to PHMSA compliance resources. It participates in industry forums and coordinates with company departments and, when needed, outside contractors and auditors. The role requires up to 40% travel, including travel to plants, other locations, offices, and outdoor job sites. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions and typically works in well-lit, climate-controlled areas with frequent repetitive motion and constant use of computer monitors. Physical demands are classified as sedentary, with sitting most of the time and occasional lifting or other physical activities. Depending on assigned tasks, the employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring an applicable driver's license.

Requirements

Four years of direct experience with regulatory requirements in or related to natural gas liquids, gas gathering and processing, or gas transmission and storage.
Experience, knowledge, or training related to pipeline operations and pipeline operational standards.
Experience, knowledge, or training related to CFR 49 Part 192 and/or Part 195 rules and regulations.
Experience participating in regulatory inspections.
Experience using office tools, equipment, and software applicable to the position, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Experience working with teams from various workgroups, managing relationships with internal and external participants, and eliciting cooperation from resources.
Knowledge of governmental regulations for state and federally regulated intrastate and interstate pipelines, and company or industry publications related to pipeline reporting compliance.
Ability to research, compile, and prepare summaries of proposed regulatory changes, recommendations, policies, procedures, and correspondence for operations.
Ability to apply math skills, analytical processes, and statistical methods.
Ability to identify, research, evaluate, and prioritize problems and situations and develop recommendations for appropriate action.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to interact, advise, and communicate effectively with subordinates, peers, and all levels of management.
Ability to establish relationships across a broad range of people and departments to facilitate regulatory compliance.
Ability to develop information, conduct meetings, and make presentations, including communicating written and verbal information and instructions.
Ability to travel up to 40%.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of urgency.
Ability to operate tools and equipment required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and update training materials and provide operations team members with training on regulatory requirements and recordkeeping.
Verify that employee and contractor training is complete.
Develop and review operation, maintenance, and emergency response processes and procedures related to federal and state pipeline safety regulations.
Monitor and participate in developing and communicating processes and procedures that promote consistency and compliance with state and federal pipeline safety regulations.
Monitor and review company regulatory activities and associated documents, assess compliance with existing and proposed laws and regulations, and recommend changes as needed.
Maintain and support compliance databases and coordinate the collection of compliance documents from other departments.
Assist with or lead pre-inspections in preparation for internal and external compliance inspections; evaluate operational conformance with internal procedures and document assessment and audit findings.
Analyze state and federal audit findings; prepare responses or recommendations and revise procedures or compliance manuals to address potential gaps and meet pipeline safety regulations.
Develop and implement recommendations after management approval.
Participate in cause-map accident and incident reviews and develop action plans.
Coordinate with departments and, when necessary, outside contractors and auditors to ensure pressure-testing requirements are met and testing materials are updated as needed.
Participate in industry association forums, compliance work groups, and related activities as required.
Support preparation of required regulatory compliance reports.
Monitor, maintain, and recommend improvements to PHMSA website resources to ensure regulatory compliance resources are available to operations.
Respond to situations that may arise during or outside normal business hours.
Travel to plants, other locations, office facilities, and outdoor job sites, with travel of up to 40%.