Emergency Response Planning Senior Specialist

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Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation storage processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation terminalling storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston Texas.

Were on the lookout for passionate selfstarters who thrive in fastmoving collaborative and innovative environments.

As a Senior Specialist on Plains Emergency Response Planning Team you provide technical leadership and regulatory oversight for emergency response and spill prevention programs across pipeline storage truck rail gas and marine operations. You own the Companys compliance with SPCC FRP OSRP DOM and related federal and state requirements and you support Operations across all Divisions. This role reports to the Senior Manager in Houston Texas.

You can travel crossborder 1020% and during major emergencies you may be deployed for extended periods. A valid passportor the ability to obtain oneis required.

Plains offers a full benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision coverage and paid time off.

What Youll Do

• Support the Companys emergency response plan compliance program including annual reviews updates and regulatory submissions.
• Develop maintain and certify SPCC plans in accordance with EPA requirements ensuring technical accuracy and Professional Engineer standards.
• Conduct site visits inspections and audits to verify compliance identify deficiencies and drive corrective actions.
• Train site personnel on implementing SPCC and response plan procedures and maintaining compliance-ready documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design operations and maintenance activities align with regulatory obligations.
• Monitor regulatory changes (EPA PHMSA USCG) and industry best practices; translate requirements into actionable updates.
• Manage compliance deadlines deliverables and consultant performance for SPCC/FRP/EAP/OSRP/DOM programs.
• Maintain Fire Plans Security Plans the Business Continuity Plan the Corporate Crisis Management Plan and other assigned plans.
• Administer the Qualified Individual (QI) program and lead required quarterly exercises.
• Support internal and external audits including documentation preparation findings management and followup actions.
• Participate in Company tabletop exercises drills and largescale response simulations; deploy to the field as part of the Plains Emergency Response Team when required.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of SPCC regulatory experience with strong working knowledge of SPCC FRP OSRP and DOM requirements.
• Familiarity with EPA PHMSA and USCG regulations; working knowledge of TSA/MTSA security programs and Fire Protection Plans is an asset.
• Understanding of petroleum storage and transportation facilities.
• Ability to work independently set priorities and solve moderately complex technical and regulatory problems.
• Strong analytical organizational and projecttracking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear operational guidance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook).
• Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and share knowledge within a team environment.
• Ability to meet standard employment requirements including background check drug & alcohol compliance including pre-employment testing valid drivers license and U.S. work authorization (no visa sponsorship available). #Plains

At Plains our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time which is reflected in our benefits program.

We are proud to bean Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to age race color national or ethnic origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status genetic information disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local with disabilities can request accessible formats communication supports or other accessibility assistance by contacting .

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