Midstream Regulatory & Compliance Lead

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of drive, safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• We make it happen: We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance
• We collaborate: We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone’s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger
• We seek out perspective: We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs
• We care: We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard

By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.

Summary

Lead – Midstream Regulatory & Compliance based supporting the development and implementation of compliance procedures/plans, monitoring compliance, and reporting compliance activities associated with Spire Midstream’s natural gas pipeline and gas storage facilities. Support the maintenance of Spire Midstream’s regulatory compliance with State and Federal Regulatory Agency permitting and licensing through coordination with Legal, Midstream operations, and Operations Services groups.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of Spire Midstream compliance related plans, programs and procedures
• Facilitate the implementation of Spire Midstream compliance programs that include, as specific examples, Operator Qualification training and tracking, Public Awareness, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Integrity Management (IMP), Control Room Management (CRM), and state specific regulatory programs. 
• Maintains compliance manuals, policies, and procedures according to company policy and regulatory requirements 
• Coordinate the updating and maintenance of inspection policies, procedures and programs designed to minimize deficiencies and ensure compliance with existing Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, licenses, permits, and ordinances pertaining to midstream facility safety 
• Ensure Spire Midstream maintains compliance with State and Federal Regulatory Agency permitting and licensing
• Identifies potential or actual areas of non-compliance through personal on-site inspections 
• Recommends improvements in processes, management systems, procedures, and operating equipment to comply with DOT, OSHA, etc. requirements
• Support internal audits to determine effectiveness of programs and identify issues and noncompliance
• Coordinate, file, and maintain operating permits and organization reports with various State and Federal Regulatory Agencies
• Lead and support preparation of all required State and Federal compliance reports
• Interface with management, legal and other intra company departments and outside regulatory agencies concerning regulatory compliance activities
• Keep abreast of upcoming, new and revised rules, regulations and directives applicable to the business, and support development of changes, as required
• Provide guidance on local, state and federal permitting and operating requirements to ensure compliance
• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions and obtains management approval for implementation
   

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

• Experienced with legislative and regulatory processes, interpretation of regulations, and development of programs to comply with regulations, etc. 
• Strong communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Advanced organization skills and flexibility to handle and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment to meet critical deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player that is self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Ability to demonstrate the core and job category competencies: customer-focused, results-driven, teamwork, communications, adaptability, initiative, problem solving and quality
• Ability to lead by example in support of the company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environme