Job Summary:
The Regulatory and Compliance Specialist will support compliance activities for natural gas transmission pipeline systems. This role is responsible for helping ensure adherence to applicable federal and state pipeline safety regulations and will report to the Regulatory Compliance Manager.

Responsibilities:  

• Periodically review procedures and work practices for regulatory alignment and assist with the development of corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
• Serve as a liaison to PHMSA and applicable state pipeline safety regulatory agencies to facilitate pipeline safety inspections, investigations, and audits
• Assist with the preparation and submission of required regulatory reports in accordance with Federal and state regulations.
• Ensure that recurring scheduled maintenance is completed and documented on a timely basis 
• Review external state and federal agency audit findings and provide recommendations for internal procedures and/or compliance manuals
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Engineering teams to address potential areas of risk, provide guidance, and offer expertise on local or federal regulatory codes
• Provide oral and written communication of activities to appropriate personnel 
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, work experience
• 2-5 years of experience in pipeline compliance
• Experience and proficiency with managing and organizing documentation and records
• Self-motivated requiring minimal supervision
• Possess written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of DOT regulations; including, but not limited to, 49 CFR 191, 192, 195, and 199.
• Knowledge of Texas Railroad Commission regulations; including but not limited to, 16 TAC Chapters 3, 7 and 8

Benefits: This position is located in Austin or Houston, Texas and is an in-office position.  Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.

Job Description:

The pipeline controller position is in Brookshire, Texas. Newly hired employees will receive on the job training including safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and other procedures related to the pipeline industry. This will be a 12-hour rotating shift schedule that will include nights, weekends and holidays.

Job Responsibilities:

The Pipeline Controller will be responsible for the safe and efficient remote operation of the WhiteWater pipeline systems in compliance with the DOT and state regulatory agencies. Additional controller responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Remote starting/ stopping pumps/compressors and operating valves.
• Monitoring and controlling the movement of product through multiple lines and facilities.
• Monitoring of storage field activity
• Analyzing changing conditions and alarms, making necessary adjustments
• Determining accurate time of pipeline events (deliveries, noms, batches, etc.)
• Ability to quickly detect abnormal operations and use critical judgement to react accordingly.
• Monitor pipeline integrity and coordinate with field personnel all maintenance activities.
• Communicating with field personnel, scheduling groups, customers and suppliers to maximize efficiency, safety, quality and customer service.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Prefer minimum of 60 college credit hours with oil and gas field operations/plant experience or minimum of 60 college credit hours with relevant oil and gas or air traffic controller experience in the military. On the job work experience operating as a pipeline controller or board operator in the oil and gas or chemical industry is required.
• 2-3 years of chemical /oil/gas industry experience.
• Basic Computer skills including the use of Microsoft office products.
• Successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements; criminal and employment background checks, DOT drug screen, etc.
• Team player who interacts well with co-workers, customers and the public.
• Good communication skills (verbal Self driven to learn and written)
• Must be able to sit and or stand at the console for a 12 hour shift or longer with the exception of occasional breaks.
• Must be able to quickly learn and become proficient with procedures and processes pertaining to WhiteWater assets.
• Must be able to evacuate the control center in an emergency and immediately report to White Water designated alternate control center.

Benefits: This position is located in Brookshire, Texas. Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.

Shift – Rotating 12 hour.

Travel – Yes, up to 10% of the time