Regulatory Compliance Specialist II

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused. JOB SUMMARY This position is posted at Minneapolis, Des Moines or Morris, but potentially could be located at other available office space in IL, IA, or MN Job Profile Summary Responsible for providing pipeline safety regulatory compliance support to operations and ensure compliance with 49 CFR 191, 192, 194 and 195 state and federal regulations pertaining to interstate and intrastate transportation of natural gas or natural gas liquids by pipeline as directed. This role may be responsible for multiple regulatory programs such as: Operator Qualification, Damage Prevention or Pipeline Safety Compliance. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Review and update training materials and provide training to operations team members on regulatory requirements and recordkeeping Ensure employee and contractor training is verified and complete Develop and review operation, maintenance, and emergency response process and procedure documents related to compliance with federal and state pipeline safety regulations Monitor and participate in the development and communication of processes and procedures that ensure consistency and compliance with state and/or federal pipeline safety regulations Monitor and review company regulatory activities and associated documents to assess level of compliance with existing and proposed federal, state or industry legislation and regulations to recommend changes as needed Maintain and support compliance databases and coordinate the collection of compliance documents from other departments Assist and/or lead pre-inspections to prepare for internal and external compliance inspections performed by company, state or federal regulatory personnel. Assist in evaluating operational conformance of internal compliance procedures. Assist in documentation of assessment and audit findings Analyze state and federal audit findings, prepare responses and/or provide recommendations and/or revisions aimed to clarify, close potential gaps in procedures and/or compliance manuals to ensure they meet pipeline safety regulations. Develop and implement recommendations upon management approval Participate in cause map accident / incident review and development of action plans Coordinate with various departments, and if necessary outside contractors and auditors, to ensure that pressure testing requirements are met, and appropriate changes are made to testing materials as needed Participate in industry association forums, compliance work groups and related activities as required Provide support in preparing required regulatory compliance reporting Monitor, maintain, and recommend improvements from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) website to ensure regulatory compliance resources are available to operation. Respond to situations that may occur during or outside of normal business hours Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred or a combination of four or more years formal education and the following job-related experience: Work Experience Four years of direct experience with regulatory requirements in/or related to: natural gas liquids, gas gathering and processing and gas transmission and storage. Experience, knowledge and/or training related to: ­ Pipeline operations and pipeline operational standards ­ CFR 49 Part 192 and/or Part 195 rules and regulations ­ Participating in regulatory inspections Experience in use and function of office tools, equipment, and software applicable to position including, but not limited to Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Experience working with teams from various workgroups, managing relationships with internal and external participants, and eliciting cooperation from all resources. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: governmental regulations pertaining to state and federal regulated intrastate and interstate pipelines and company and/or industry publications related to pipeline reporting compliance Ability to: research, compile, and/or prepare summaries for proposed changes in regulations, recommendations, policies, procedures, and correspondence for operations Ability to: apply math skills, analytical processes, and statistical methods Ability to: identify, research, evaluate, and prioritize problems and situations and develop recommendations for appropriate action Ability to: utilize strong analytical skills Ability to: interact, advise, and communicate effectively with subordinates, peers, and all levels of management Ability to: establish relationships across a broad range of people and departments to facilitate compliance with regulatory processes and procedures Ability to: develop information, conduct meetings, and make presentations to groups and individuals, including written and verbal information and instructions Ability to: travel up to 40% Ability to: ork independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of urgency. Ability to: operate tools and equipment required Licenses and Certifications None required Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at