Advisor Natural Gas Policy Regulatory Affairs

Entity:

Supply Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Communications & External Affairs Group

Job Description:

Our purpose is to bring together people energy and markets to power and navigate a changing a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities fueled by world-class insight and expertise. Were always striving for more innovative digital solutions sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the worlds leading energy company!

The Advisor Natural Gas Policy within gas & power trading organizations Regulatory Affairs department is a subject matter expert (SME) on federally regulated natural gas pipelines in Canada and the U.S.

The position serves as the companys technical and strategic authority on assigned NG pipeline rates tariffs transportation services and regulatory proceedings. This role monitors analyzes and influences regulatory developments affecting interstate and intrastate NG pipelines with a primary focus on proceedings before the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

The role provides commercial legal and executive interested parties with timely analysis of pipeline rate cases tariff amendments certificate proceedings and emerging regulatory policies. The position supports commercial optimization by identifying regulatory risks and opportunities that affect transportation costs market access and infrastructure development across North

American NG markets.

Experience with Canadian/Provincial financial regulation and derivatives reforms is positive.

• Supervise and evaluate regulatory developments rule-makings rate cases tariff filings certificate applications and policy initiatives before FERC CER and other relevant regulatory agencies.
• Analyze pipeline tariffs general terms and conditions negotiated rate agreements transportation services and compliance requirements.
• Assess commercial and operational impacts resulting from regulatory actions affecting NG transportation storage LNG infrastructure and related market activities.
• Develop concise executive summaries and strategic recommendations for leadership.

• Serve as the companys subject matter expert on interstate and interprovincial NG pipeline ratemaking principles cost-of-service methodologies rate build and tariff provisions.
• Review and interpret proposed pipeline rate cases Section 4 filings Section 5 proceedings settlement agreements and related regulatory actions.
• Advise commercial teams regarding transportation rights service priorities tariff interpretation capacity management and operational requirements.
• Find opportunities to challenge influence or support pipeline rate and tariff proposals with business objectives

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with regulatory agencies industry associations pipeline operators legal counsel and external parties.
• Prepare regulatory comments intervention pleadings protest filings testimony support materials and executive briefing documents.
• Represent the company in industry working groups trade associations technical committees and regulatory conferences.
• Coordinate with legal commercial government affairs and business development teams on strategic regulatory matters.

• Provide authority guidance on regulatory considerations associated with transportation contracting infrastructure expansions market access opportunities pipeline certifications and commercial transactions.
• Support mergers acquisitions new projects and business development initiatives through regulatory due diligence and risk assessments.
• Identify emerging regulatory trends and develop proactive strategies to protect and advance company interests.

• Bachelors degree in economics Engineering Business Public Policy Finance Law Energy Management or a related field.
• Seasoned professional with experience in natural gas pipeline regulation pipeline commercial operations energy regulatory affairs legal/regulatory consulting or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in natural gas pipeline rates tariffs transportation services and regulatory proceedings.
• Significant experience in the administration of Canada Energy Regulator (CER) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) settlement and litigation proceedings.
• Experience with Canadian pipeline regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of:
  -Natural Gas Act (NGA)
  -Natural Gas Policy Act (NGPA)
  -FERC and CER pipeline ratemaking methodologies
  -Tariff construction and interpretation
  -Open access transportation requirements
  -Certificate and infrastructure approval processes
• Outstanding analytical written communication and interested party management skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills with illustrated ability to advocate and facilitate negotiations toward consensus agreement. Ability to translate sophisticated regulatory concepts into actionable business recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience with Artificial Intelligence tools.

• Advanced degree (MBA Masters JD LLM or equivalent).
• Direct participation in pipeline rate cases tariff litigation settlement negotiations or certificate proceedings.
• Experience supporting natural gas producers marketers utilities LNG developers midstream operators or energy trading organizations.
• Familiarity with North American natural gas transportation markets capacity release mechanisms and pipeline commercial practices.
• Active involvement with industry organizations such as INGAA NGSA CEPA Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) or NARUC.
• Experience with AI tools; proven success using such tools is a plus.

At bp we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees lives that are meaningful so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options a generous paid parental leave policy and excellent retirement benefits among others!

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation internationally

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Advocacy Advocacy Agility core practices Analytical Thinking Brand visual standards Business Acumen Campaigning Channel Management Collaboration Commercial Acumen Communication Content Design Creating and measuring impact Crisis Communications Digital Communication Digital Fluency Employee Engagement Influencing Issues and Policy Management (Inactive) Listening Market Trends Performance Consulting Presenting Social Impact Management Stakeholder Engagement 1 more

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