D.O.T. Field Compliance Specialist

Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself — we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team! 

The Opportunity 

Our Operations Services group is currently seeking an experienced D.O.T. Field Compliance Specialist to join our highly performing US Pipeline Safety Compliance team, reporting out of Thompson Station, TN.  

Reporting to the Manager, D.O.T. Field Compliance East, the successful candidate will be responsible primarily for providing regulatory compliance support and guidance for an identified operating region with US Gas Operations. This will include facilitating both internal inspections and external inspections of our pipeline, liquified natural gas (LNG), and underground natural gas storage facilities with Federal and State agencies. 

For qualified candidates, Charleston, WV and other US-based regional offices may be considered.

What you will do 

• Provide overall support and guidance to ensure documented adherence to state and federal regulations for 49 CFR 191, 192 and 193 as well as TC Energy internal programs and processes, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standard

• Lead and participate in Federal and State inspections for their respective Region 

• A key aspect of the role is to communicate regulatory interpretations to our business unit management team with the intent of implementing continuous productivity improvements, product/service quality improvements, and management of change 

• Establish and maintain relationships across the business and with external regulatory bodies, enhance credibility and trust, and influence and manage at multiple levels of the organization 

• Represent TC Energy in all aspects of Department of Transportation regulatory requirements with State and Federal Agencies 

• Support emergency response and associated exercises 

• Identify process improvements and best practices observed in the field or recommended by others and ensure implementation by working with key stakeholders 

• Understand and provide guidance on established regulations, standards, best practices, company policies, procedures, practices and their applicability to the company 

• Support and disseminate changes to various DOT compliance programs 

Minimum Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Six (6) plus years of experience

• Experience in DOT Regulatory Compliance

• Knowledge of 49 CFR 191, 192 and 193 regulations 

• Possess excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint and SharePoint)

• Highly effective communication skills both written and verbal 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field 

• Degree in Engineering, Safety Management, or other related field

• Experience participating or administering DOT Inspections 

• Underground Natural Gas Storage experience 

This position requires candidates to: 

• Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as required 

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