Senior Compliance Specialist

Venteon is currently looking for a Senior Compliance Specialist for a midstream pipeline services provider located in Metro Detroit.

Summary:This individual will be a subject matter expert to contribute pipeline operational knowledge and experience to assist with oversight of Company compliance with federal and state pipeline safety regulations. This position will collaborate with Company operations and construction personnel to ensure a high standard of compliance with pipeline safety regulations and the Company’s Operations and Maintenance Plan.

The position has primary responsibilities to support the assets within the states of Michigan and Ohio but will occasionally require travel to other states in which Company operates. Approximately 30% overnight travel is expected.

Requirements of the Senior Compliance Specialist Strong technical writing skills and previous experience with procedure writingA minimum of HS Diploma or GED equivalent is required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business focus is preferredMust have at least 5 years of natural gas operations, maintenance or support experience; some hazardous liquid experience in addition to natural gas experience is preferred Knowledge of DOT Operator Qualification ProgramExperience in training and development is preferredGeneral knowledge of natural gas pipeline construction is preferredWorking knowledge of 49 CFR Part 192 is required; knowledge of 49 CFR Part 195 in addition to 49 CFR Part 192 is preferredStrong technical writing skills are requiredStrong organizational skills with flexibility to handle multiple projects and to prioritize assignments in a fast-paced, changing work environment is requiredStrong presentation skills; excellent written and verbal communication skillsTechnical and interpersonal skills with the ability to analyze various aspects of operations (i.e., technical, contractual and financial)Strong computer skills; proficient with word processing and spreadsheets and presentation softwareWork collaboratively with a wide variety of teams including field operations, engineering and managementAbility to travel to field locations as required and to conduct field evaluations/inspections in a pipeline right-of-way environment and/or all weather conditions

Responsibilities of the Senior Compliance Specialist Travel to Company field and office locations to collaborate with operations and construction personnelParticipates in the maintenance and review of the Company’s Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan Reviews, writes and maintains procedures that comprise Company’s O&M PlanProvides quality control checks on records required by Company’s O&M PlanReviews new construction records to ensure quality and type of records meet Company specifications Assists with administration of programs required by 49 CFR Part 192 and Part 195, including but not limited to Operation Qualification (OQ) Program and Damage Prevention Program Coordinates with Operations and Construction groups to identify and set up contractors that need to be included in the OQ database and communicates with contractors to address expiring qualifications.As part of Damage Prevention Program, attend periodic meetings with first responder, public officials and excavators Defines the training and qualification requirements for personnel performing covered tasks. Manages the covered task list in accordance with the pipeline safety regulationsResponsible for examining qualification data related to Company’s OQ ProgramConducts, coordinates and develops / revises evaluator training associated with Company’s OQ ProgramResponsible for and oversees documenting the operation employee’s regulatory and non-regulatory qualifications