Pipeline Safety Compliance Specialist, Compliance

Responsible for planning, conducting, and documenting Tier 1 and Tier 2 reviews of core pipeline safety programs to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and operational procedures. Identifies risks, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and works collaboratively with business partners to develop corrective actions and strengthen program effectiveness. Analyzes data, reviews records and processes, prepares audit reports, and communicates findings and recommendations to management. Supports continuous improvement initiatives that promote regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and the safe, reliable operation of pipeline assets.

• Analyze and evaluate the compliance programs (including control room management, operator qualifications program, drug and alcohol program, integrity management plans, damage prevention, public awareness and emergency response), procedures and processes.
• Executes fieldwork steps on assigned audits.
• Identify gaps and work with program owners/operations to draft corrective actions.
• Write audit reports with detailed finding & recommendations.
• Provide information and assistance with responses to state and Federal regulatory agency pipeline inquiries and notices.
• Research and interpret pipeline safety rules established by state and federal regulations pertaining to the Department of Transportation (DOT). Review operational procedures and practices in assessing their compliance with state, federal, and company requirements.
• Interviews employees throughout the Company to identify and document risks and related identified controls.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
• Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Education Requirements 

Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, physical science or related field is required. 

Experience 

• In addition to education, this role typically calls for two to four years of relevant professional experience; (Minimum of one-year relevant experience is required).
• Working knowledge in audit, compliance, operations and/or regulatory environments.
• Previous experience and/or training including but not limited to interpersonal/communication skills, transmission/distribution pipeline operations, internal controls and internal audit techniques, report writing and the energy industry.
• Working knowledge with pipeline safety inspection and/or developing and executing audit programs, including researching, analyzing and preparing audit documentation.
• Limited experience in managing projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional groups on long-term projects or programs.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret audit results, governmental regulations, policies and procedures, publications, manuals, contracts and correspondence.
• Knowledge in developing and presenting information to individuals and groups.
• Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and applicable software.
• Working knowledge of oil and gas industry terminology.
• An understanding of how to identify, research, evaluate and prioritize problems or specific situations and coordinating appropriate action/response.
• Experience interacting, advising and communicating effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.
   

Licenses and Certifications 

Required applicable driver’s license. Requires travel to other company offices and facilities and to job sites.

Additional Requirements 

• Mobility to travel in and around office facilities and around job sites.
• Able to communicate and exchange information; conduct oral presentations.
• Visual ability sufficient to perform job duties.
   

This job description is meant as a guideline for employees of ONE Gas, Inc. It is not a definitive or exhaustive description and consequently may not include all tasks or functions related to the position. This document does not create, and is not part of, an employment contract. Please note the position may change to meet the changing requirements of the business. Employees may be assigned duties either, in addition to or instead of, those set out in this document and the position is subject to further changes at management’s discretion.

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ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., its divisions include Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in the state; and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in the state in terms of customers.

Its largest natural gas distribution markets by customer count are Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka, Kan.; and Austin and El Paso, Texas. ONE Gas serves residential, commercial, industrial, transportation and wholesale customers in all three states.

Inclusion & Diversity is a core value at ONE Gas. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.

ONE Gas has great benefits! Here are just a few:

• Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K) plan that is 100% matched up to 6%.
• Profit Sharing contributions may also be made under the 401(k) Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance.
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.