Pipeline Compliance Specialist

The Pipeline Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring all pipeline systems operated by the company comply with federal state and local regulatory requirements particularly those enforced by PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) EPA and applicable state agencies. This role supports the safe and efficient operation of oil and gas pipeline infrastructure by developing implementing and managing compliance programs audits documentation and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• State and federal regulatory applicability analysis and determination for all company-owned and operated gas and oil pipelines.

• Prepare and submit state and federal pipeline reports in accordance with regulatory reporting requirements.

• In cooperating with Operations and Engineering staff lead the development of operational and Maintenance Procedures/manuals including operator training.

• Establish and maintain emergency procedures for jurisdictional pipelines.

• Manage and coordinate the public awareness program.

• Work with operations staff to ensure implementation of the required damage prevention program.

• Work with HR to ensure implementation of drug and alcohol testing and compliance verification.

• Work with Operations to ensure operator qualification requirements are met.

• Manage pipeline compliance records in accordance with required records retention.

• Pipeline event evaluation investigation and agency reporting management.

• Coordinate 3rd part pipeline compliance audits and regulatory compliance inspections.

• Monitor and participate in state and federal regulatory actions or rule changes.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of DOT regulations including but not limited to 49 CFR 195 49 CFR 196 and 49 CFR 199.

• Knowledge of DOT regulations for Texas Oklahoma Wyoming North Dakota Montana and South Dakota.

• Extensive working Knowledge of GIS systems and programs.

• Collaborative development of Standard Operating Procedures.

• Action-oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.

• Manages complexity - Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Ability to provide a valid state drivers license present and maintain a good driving record and operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university.

• Prior field experience and training to demonstrate strong knowledge of DOT and state pipeline regulations

• Experience leading compliant pipeline programs

• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of related pipeline regulatory or pipeline industry experience in an upstream or midstream environment is preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting some bending and stooping.

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Continental Resources Inc. provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) age sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability.