Senior Specialist - Standards

American Petroleum Institute • Washington, DC

18h

About The Position

API develops and maintains over 800 standards used throughout the global natural gas and oil industry to enhance operational safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. API is currently seeking a Senior Specialist to support standards development in the Midstream segment.  The candidate will be responsible for the overall standards program for one or more assigned API standards committees and oversight groups. The candidate for this position will need to provide policy and procedural guidance as well as technical and administrative support for assigned API standards.  The candidate will also manage various related committees in coordination with various API midstream standards.

Requirements

• Requires 3-5 years of experience in a similar role and/or subject matter expertise.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant area, or other related field equivalent work experience.
• Oil or natural gas industry experience preferred with experience in one or more of the following fields advantageous: petroleum measurement, oil and gas pipeline operations, tank truck, rail or marine operations, gathering, processing, storing and transportation of oil and natural gas; or coordination of a related technical program.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, facilitation and program management skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. A demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues and their broader implications for less technical audiences is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work in an entrepreneurial environment, operate with latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions, and resolve problems without assistance when appropriate.
• Ability to manage complex issues and the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical manner. Understand key aspects of standards development process and possess a familiarity with the work and organization of other industry-related standards developing groups (such as ANSI, AGA and GPA).

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall standards program for one or more assigned API Petroleum Measurement standards committees and task/work groups.
• Provide leadership, technical and managerial support to API standards developing committees and oversight groups.
• Facilitate industry participation in international standards-making activities such as ISO as determined by the committee oversight body and API management.
• Coordinate joint initiatives with other industry or standards developing organizations.
• Advocate the role of technical standards in support of public policy goals and identifying those technical areas where standards development initiatives can support the lnstitute's highest priority objectives.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the API and ANSI procedures for standards development and manage the process to ensure compliance.
• Establish meeting schedules, conduct ballots, develop consensus, process documents in accordance with appropriate procedures while maintaining scheduling obligations.
• Organize and administer committee activities including agenda planning, preparation of minutes, and the development of draft documents.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work in an entrepreneurial environment, operate with latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions, and resolve problems without assistance when appropriate.
• Ability to manage complex issues and the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical manner, and/or understand key aspects of standards development process and possess a familiarity with the work and organization of other industry-related standards developing groups (such as ANSI, ASTM, AGA, ISO, or GPA) and regulatory bodies (such as BLM and PHMSA).

Benefits

• API offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families.  More information about our benefits may be found at api.org/about/careers/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level