WGL - Sr. Pipeline Safety & Regulatory Compliance Advisor
AltaGas Ltd.•Springfield, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Senior Pipeline Safety & Compliance Advisor, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safety, integrity, and regulatory compliance of Washington Gas’ natural gas systems. This is a dynamic, cross-functional role that requires strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external regulators to lead compliance programs, support emergency preparedness, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in pipeline safety, utility operations, or regulatory compliance
- Strong knowledge of utility operations, pipeline construction, incident investigation, and regulatory requirements under 49 CFR Parts 191 & 192
- Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with regulatory officials, first responders, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences and represent the company externally
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing compliance, safety, or quality programs.
- Proven project management skills—you can juggle priorities, develop plans, and drive execution
- A self-motivated, resourceful mindset with a collaborative, team-first approach
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience with technical writing
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, safety, environmental science, compliance, or a related technical field considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Represent Washington Gas during inspections, audits, and incident responses with federal, state, and local regulators
- Coordinate across business units—including construction, operations, engineering, safety, and environmental—to prepare for inspections and ensure regulatory readiness
- Lead compliance activities under 49 CFR Part 192.615, including emergency response planning, first responder engagement, and public awareness initiatives
- Analyze safety and compliance data to identify risks and recommend improvements
- Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions
- Develop technical documentation and maintain electronic systems to support compliance workflows
- Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation to support emergency and regulatory response
Benefits
- competitive salary range of $94,000 to $136,000 per year
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
- incentive bonus plans
- holiday pay
- 401K matching
- medical coverage
- dental coverage
- vision coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
