Senior - Manager IC - Regulatory (Houston, TX)

Position Description

This position is responsible for the preparation of permits, tariffs, applications and compliance filings with regulatory agencies for interstate and midstream entities. The agencies include the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC), Canadian Energy Regulator (CER), Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), Mexico Ministry of Energy (SENER), Mexico Tax Administration Service (SAT) and other state regulatory agencies.

- FERC – Provide certificate and regulatory support and guidance for strategic initiatives, major projects as well as numerous minor projects as assigned. Coordinate preparation of Section 7 applications including preparation of the draft application and related exhibits; review and comment on environmental reports prepared in compliance with NEPA and FERC guidelines; participate in the development and implementation of outreach plans including preparation of Order 609 notifications and coordination with Governmental Affairs actions; and file completed applications with FERC. Act as liaison with FERC Staff, company personnel, other agencies’ representatives during various phases of a project including the pre-filing process, the pendency of an application at FERC, the construction of a project and during post construction compliance. Prepare and coordinate tariff filings and reports for entities that offer 311 or Hinshaw service, for NGL entities and for entities that purchase or sale natural gas.

- TRRC – Prepare the filings of permits, tariffs and regulatory reports including T-4 permits, P-5 organizational reports, GSD2 natural gas tariffs, critical infrastructure designation (CI-D) filings and other reports that support the project team.

- CER and CRE – Prepare filings required for the midstream entities doing business in Canada and Mexico. These include the SENER report, SAT report and tariff filings.

- Provide support to project managers and team members to ensure compliance with regulations and policies. Prepare reports to ensure compliance with interstate and midstream pipeline export/import regulations.

- Maintain excellent internal controls and work with internal staff to improve consistency and efficiency of internal processes.

Position Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or similar quantitative discipline.

- Prefer work experience with regulatory work in a natural gas or electric utility industry environment.

- Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve complex and sensitive regulatory issues/problems.

- Proficient in the use of MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).

- Proven communication and presentation skills, oral and written, with ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and personalities both internal and outside the organization.

- Ability to work with a team in order to meet regulatory benchmarks/deadlines.

- Ability to organize and prioritize work and handle multiple tasks.

*Job level will commensurate with experience and knowledge.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.