Plains All American Pipeline

Regulatory Compliance Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

About This Job

Job Type:

Regular

Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

Job Purpose/Summary:

The Manager, HSE Regulatory Compliance is responsible for running the day-to-day activities of the North America Regulatory Compliance team. The Manager will also assist in the longer-term strategy planning of the Regulatory Compliance team. The role is necessary to provide oversight, guidance, review of & direction on regulatory compliance work product for internal use or consideration, and for internal & external submission.

The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Free Parking.

Job Responsibilities

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Assists in identifying and obtaining the resources necessary to execute on team goals.

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Assigns, and manages the resources necessary to execute on team goals. This will come from a resource mix of Plains Full-Time Employees (FTEs), Consultants, Contractors, and Interns.

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Serves as the pipeline safety regulatory compliance subject matter expert on a multi-functional team that would include operations, engineering, I/S, HSE, the Law Department, etc. The Manager gains buy-in for U.S. regulatory compliance implementation and execution from the multi-functional team.

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Periodically presents/reports to Senior Management on the status of Plains’ regulatory compliance in Canada and the US.

Serves as the pipeline subject matter expert within HSE and the North America Regulatory Compliance team where they will provide leadership, guidance, and oversight in the assessment, communication, implementation, and assurance* of regulatory compliance.

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Assures regulatory compliance with all applicable U.S. and Canada pipeline safety and other regulatory agencies.

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Leads a team of U.S. and Canada direct reports and staff members who develop, implement, and sustain Plains’ U.S. regulatory compliance assurance programs and initiatives.

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Is required to foster a positive work environment and a culture that aligns with Plains’ (& HSEs) vision, values, and behaviors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

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A bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant oil and gas field experience, or a minimum of 15 years of relevant oil and gas field experience may be acceptable in lieu of having a bachelor’s degree.

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A minimum of 5 years’ experience leading people and teams.

+ Emphasis on roles providing oversight for regulatory compliance management.

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Experience leading multi-discipline teams to develop and roll out companywide programs.

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Experience leading multi-discipline teams through various agency audits.

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Experience leading multi-discipline teams in responding to agency requests for information and finding of non-compliance.

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Skill and experience in working as a liaison between the Regulatory Compliance team and regulatory compliance agencies with regulatory oversight over the company’s’ operations.

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Excellent oral communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of coworkers in a diverse community. Can successfully translate complex topics to all levels of the organization.

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Able to develop speaking notes that align with regulatory compliance objectives for Plains’ Senior leadership.

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Experience preparing executive level presentations and written materials.

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Read, write, and speak English fluently.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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Experience utilizing IBM Maximo is a plus.

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Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and Passport.

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Able to travel up to 25% of the time, including to Canada.

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Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks

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Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

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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.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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