Manager And Director Of Regulatory Compliance
Houston, Texas Area
Maintained and promoted asset compliance with all pipeline safety regulations and internal company requirements. Ensured that the development, implementation, and maintenance of regulatory compliance assurance programs and processes were fully compliant with federal, provincial/state, and local codes, standards, and regulations. Monitored regulatory developments and new rulemakings, liaised with industry associations to develop response strategies and sharing of best practices. Ensured that all regulatory documentation requirements were met by establishing management system elements, conducting quality assurance checks, coordinating audit activities with regulators and internal company departments as appropriate. Managed the implementation of supplemental public awareness activities throughout the U.S. assets. Made certain that programs and processes were developed and implemented in alignment with asset management system requirements. Expanded responsibility from U.S. assets to include Canada and Mexico requirements in 2014. • Developed and implemented organizational structure to address the increasing presence of regulators (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration, Coast Guard, BOEMR and BSEE, FAA, etc.) within operations. • Facilitated a discussion among multiple stakeholders to develop a common approach to public awareness across seven different pipeline assets, resulting in a steady decrease in unauthorized activities during the following seven years. This effort also culminated in the formation of a self-directed work team of five individuals located throughout the U.S., providing public awareness support across a 17,000 mile pipeline network that required minimal oversight. • Led the efforts to respond to and close out a Corrective Action Order issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) following a pipeline incident.
