What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Compliance (Safety) position at DELTA STATES UTILITIES SERVICES, LLC?
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Delta Utilities is seeking a Compliance Manager to support and lead our company's pipeline safety and regulatory compliance efforts. You will work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams, ensuring the company’s adherence to pipeline safety standards, regulations, and policies. The Compliance Manager is a subject matter expert on pipeline safety, assisting with compliance initiatives, risk assessments, and audit processes. This position can work out of our Louisiana OR Mississippi Service area with the preferred working location being in New Orleans, Louisiana.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership:
- Manage and lead the Pipeline Safety Compliance team, ensuring alignment with operational goals and consistent safety practices.
- Mentor and develop team members, providing support in achieving individual and team objectives.
- Build strong relationships with regional and corporate leadership, fostering collaboration across departments.
- Participate in industry organizations like the American Gas Association (AGA), Southern Gas Association (SGA), and Louisiana Gas Association (LGA).
Compliance Oversight:
- Lead the development, application, and enforcement of pipeline safety programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, including PHMSA and DOT guidelines.
- Coordinate compliance audits, providing guidance on compliance investigations and regulatory reporting.
- Act as the liaison with regulatory bodies, including PHMSA and state agencies, ensuring effective communication and resolution of compliance issues.
- Develop and implement processes for compliance monitoring, incident investigations, and corrective actions to ensure ongoing safety and compliance.
Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS):
- Provide leadership in developing and improving the Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS), driving risk assessment efforts and process enhancements.
- Ensure the standardization of safety practices across all company operations, actively supporting safety and compliance training.
- Manage the Management of Change (MOC) process for pipeline safety-related procedures and documentation.
Continuous Improvement & Training:
- Research, recommend, and implement industry best practices and emerging technologies to continuously improve safety and compliance.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement through training, audits, and identification of compliance opportunities.
- Collaborate with technical and training teams to ensure that Operator Qualification (OQ) training programs are up-to-date and effectively maintained.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Support department goals through ad-hoc duties and special projects as assigned.
- Participate in incident investigations, identifying corrective actions to mitigate future risks.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education required of the position
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in engineering or a related field) or equivalent experience.
Minimum experience required of the position
- 5 years of leadership experience in regulatory compliance, pipeline operations, or natural gas system design/management.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities preferred of the position
- In-depth knowledge of pipeline safety regulations and the design and operational characteristics of natural gas systems.
- Expertise in regulatory compliance programs, including safety management systems and pipeline safety standards.
- Experience with the Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS), particularly API RP117
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work well with both internal and external stakeholders.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
- None
Working Conditions
The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities. Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
- Work is predominantly done while standing or sitting.
- The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.
About Delta Utilities
Delta Utilities is a leading natural gas utility with a focus on safe, dependable service to customers. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the utility will serve nearly
600,000 customers and become one of the leading natural gas providers in Louisiana and Mississippi and among the top 40 providers in the United States.
In 2023, Entergy announced that it had entered into an agreement with Delta Utilities to sell its Louisiana gas distribution business. The natural gas utility currently serves more than 200,000 customers across East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes. In February 2024, Delta Utilities entered into an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to acquire its Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas businesses, which currently serve approximately 381,000 customers. Once the transactions are complete, Entergy's Louisiana natural gas operations and CenterPoint Energy's Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas systems will be operated by Delta Utilities. Learn more: https://deltautilities.com/
Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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