Specialist – DOT Compliance

Energy Transfer•Houston, TX

About The Position

Are you interested in joining our team? Chat with our digital assistant to learn more about our company and apply right from your mobile device! Text ETP to 25000 to get started or apply through this web posting if you prefer. Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more. We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other! Summary: Member of a staff of professional specialists working in the DOT Compliance Group that leads both external regulatory agency inspections and internal inspections performed on the Company’s gas, liquid, and underground storage pipelines and facilities. Assists Operations, Engineering & Construction and other key supporting internal departments with interpretation and implementation of procedures and programs that support Company compliance with Federal and State pipeline safety regulatory requirements. This position provides the unique opportunity to be based in an office environment but spend a significant portion of time in the field directly engaged with operations and supporting personnel. The position requires comprehensive knowledge or the ability to develop such within the functional area. Performs work under general direction and work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives and ensuring compliance with processes, standards and policies of the organization. Provides technical solutions to wide range of difficult and complex problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practical and consistent with the objectives of the organization. This position may train and mentor less experienced professionals.

Requirements

Ability to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures, and take all required training courses.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and local regulations (i.e. PHMSA and individual State Pipeline Safety Regulations).
Ability to develop comprehensive knowledge of company compliance programs.
Ability to develop comprehensive knowledge of company standards, procedures and MOC process.
Ability to demonstrate respect for all individuals and adhere to the Company’s values and business practices.
Ability to work across organizational boundaries.
Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technical specialists, regulatory agencies, field personnel and the staff in other internal organizations.
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
Ability to solve problems and use good judgment.
Ability to demonstrate and utilize effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact with all levels of management and associates and perform well in a team environment.
Ability to demonstrate strong personal effectiveness skills including integrity and trust, problem solving, decision-making, organizational effectiveness and results orientation.
Ability to make decisions in a timely and effective manner.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
Ability to use personal computer software proficiently, including spreadsheets, database, word processing and presentation software.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of gas and liquid pipeline operations.
Ability to provide a valid state driver's license, present and maintain a good driving record and to operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
Respect and follow safety policies and regulations
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or additional equivalent work experience.
The Specialist/Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 2-5 years of relevant job-related experience.
The Senior Specialist/Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job-related experience.
The Lead Specialist/Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job-related experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior Pipeline Operations, Field Engineering or Regulatory Compliance experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate State, Federal Agency and internal Pipeline Safety inspections covering Operation and Maintenance, Construction and supporting programs as well as critical infrastructure inspections.
Continuously review compliance program effectiveness; identify trends and make recommendations for improvements.
Utilize Company Maintenance Management System (MMS) application to extract various reports (i.e. Operations Measures Reports, O&M activity reports, etc.).
Ability to run advanced reports and train less experienced users on advanced functions within compliance reporting software, MMS.
Review Operations Measures Reports and other reports from the MMS system to ensure compliance.
Coordinate all stakeholders to ensure pre-inspection material and required data is complete and comprehensive.
Provide support to and potentially lead cross-functional teams in the development of action plans for both internal and external identified inspection items and issues.
Perform tracking and quality assurance/quality control of assigned action items.
Provide interpretation and policy review with the use of comprehensive knowledge in 49 C.F.R. 191, 192 and 195 and State specific pipeline safety regulations.
Provide training to local asset areas on inspection protocol, regulatory and program requirements.
Potentially provide leadership and direction to less experienced DOT Compliance Specialists through extensive experience and comprehensive technical knowledge.