Manager, Pipeline Regulatory Compliance

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Pipeline Regulatory Compliance Manager for our Houston, TX office.

 General Description:

The Pipeline Regulatory Compliance Manager will be responsible for providing pipeline regulatory compliance subject matter expertise in accordance with Federal, state, and local law including, but not limited to, 49 CFR 190, 191, 192, and 199. The Pipeline Regulatory Compliance Manager will lead and oversee all aspects of development, implementation, and ongoing support for Company pipeline projects as well as supporting Pipeline Compliance Programs for existing Company pipeline assets including Operations and Maintenance, Operator Qualifications, Public Awareness, Damage Prevention, Control Room Management, Emergency Response, Drug and Alcohol Program and other related plans.

The Pipeline Regulatory Compliance Manager must have broad knowledge of 49 CFR 192 requirements including the design, construction and operation of pipelines. This position will report to the Director of Pipeline Regulatory Compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Support in development of Operations regulatory programs for new assets as well as lead in maintaining existing programs including, but not limited to, Operator Qualification, Public Awareness, Damage Prevention Programs, Control Room Management and Emergency Response.
• Support in interface management with federal, state and local agencies.
• Lead in reviewing new transmission pipeline asset design and specifications to validate compliance with regulations, specifically 49 CFR 192, including attending HAZOPs and model reviews.
• Complete compliance audits and process assessments to ensure effective programs are established and sustainable; lead in amending existing programs for proficiency.
• Support Development, Construction, and Operation Stakeholders in their preparation for PHMSA and state inspections including leading any post-inspection agency correspondence and follow up.
• Lead in providing Development and Operations support for pipeline code interpretation and pipeline construction design requirements.
• Review changes to PHMSA or state compliance requirements and update plans, procedures or policies accordingly to ensure Company compliance.
• Create and maintain procedure review program for all existing Company pipeline procedures.
• Lead Company Pipeline Operations procedure reviews for required annual updates.
• Work with Procurement groups to identify covered tasks for all vendors conducting work on any Company pipeline assets.
• Ensure all 3rd party vendors are compliant in ISNetworld prior to work commencing on any Company pipeline assets.
• Coordinate with pipeline field SME’s to address areas of improvement identified from field assessments and/or changes to pipeline procedures.
• Participate in pipeline safety related incident management issues on behalf of the Regulatory Compliance department.
• Conduct reviews of incident reports related to Pipeline assets to determine if suspension, training, and/or requalification of covered tasks should occur.
• Develop and provide Pipeline Regulatory Compliance Training Curricula, Training Strategies, Instructor's Guides, Student Workbooks, Training Manuals, User's Guides and Quick Reference Guides.

Qualifications:

• Education and Certifications: Bachelor or Science degree in engineering or technical discipline from an accredited university is preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 5-10 years in transmission pipeline construction or operations or similar oil and gas midstream industry experience.  A minimum of 2 years of experience with PHMSA Regulations (49 CFR 190, 191, 192, and 199). RRC and LDCE
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.

Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Federal and State DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Material regulations, including a working knowledge of the PHMSA referenced standards is required.
• Experience in OSHA, EPA and FERC preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to appropriately target communication to applicable audience.
• Ability to work in a fast pace, fluid environment.
• Computer savvy and must possess advance level MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong logistics, time management, planning and scheduling skills required
• An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.
• Effective communicator at all levels of an organization with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies.
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects.

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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