Compliance Manager - Exempt

The Regulatory Compliance Manager is responsible for managing asset-based regulatory compliance programs throughout IMTT. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of pipeline safety regulations governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and relevant state pipeline safety agencies and will serve as a strategic liaison between these agencies and IMTT. While this position will be primarily based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Regulatory Compliance Manager will be tasked with company-wide initiatives and may be assigned responsibilities at other IMTT locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage, and lead all pipeline regulatory compliance programs including but not limited to Operations and Maintenance, Integrity Management, Control Room Management, Damage Prevention and Public Awareness and continually develop these programs in a way so as to promote operational excellence with respect to EHSS compliance and culture.
• Identify, recommend, and oversee projects to improve or create processes, procedures and practices that support a superior regulatory compliance culture. Develop and implement compliance improvement plans when the opportunity arises for improvement in a regulated area.
• Evaluate compliance program documentation required to ensure the success of IMTT during PHMSA and state pipeline agency inspections, including but not limited to, written plan procedures, programs, studies, investigations, and record keeping.
• Monitor adherence to Company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Manage regulatory reporting processes, including the preparation and timely submission of reports and filings.
• Assist the Company in developing a consistent approach to regulatory compliance across all locations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current, pending, and proposed regulations and developments in the bulk liquid storage and pipeline industries and assess and advise local, regional and corporate management on the operational impacts of such changes.
• Represent Company during regulatory audits, inquires, and investigations. Provide support and guidance to operational assets to prepare them for regulatory audits and inspections as necessary.
• Maintain and develop compliance tracking/documentation systems.
• Prepare compliance status reports for internal management. Review adequacy of action item closure on items related to asset-based regulations to assure these properly address root causes and prevent likelihood of repeat findings.
• Support Engineering and Operations functions on new construction or modifications of existing regulated assets and operations. Support design specifications and reviews to assure new assets or asset replacements (obsolescence or end of life) will comply with regulations. Support local operations and engineering personnel on pipeline integrity efforts including In-Line Inspections.
• Provide training support within the organization on regulatory compliance requirements, best practices, and to recognize when systems being modified or added will require review with external regulatory requirements. Review MOC requirements to trigger these reviews with the right guidance.
• Establish internal requirements for third-party consultants, contractors, and vendors utilized for regulatory compliance. This will include approving who is used, establishing requirements, and setting what internal documents are followed when utilizing these third-party vendors.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, or related technical field.
• Valid Driver's License
• TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) for access to IMTT's terminal locations.
• 5+ years experience in the pipeline and/or storage terminal industries.
• Experience with PHMSA compliance required; 10+ years direct experience with PHMSA 49 CFR Part 192 and/or Part 195 may be used in-lieu of degree.
• Experience in development or modification in operating procedures and/or management system procedures.
• Experience in change management, especially in implementation of internal policies to address compliance to internal and external requirements.

Skills and Abilities

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication in the English language.
• Ability to make decisions in a variable environment.
• Ability to work in an outside environment, often in extreme hot or cold conditions.
• Ability to communicate with all other terminal departments.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Must be results-oriented
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage and delegate efficiently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications

Hours of Work

• Typical hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• This position requires overtime and occasional weekend work as job duties demand.
• This position requires the ability to always respond and be available for contact.
• Occasional travel may be necessary up to 25%, sometimes with little or no advance notice.

Physical and Environmental Demand

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This job operates in an office environment as well as the outside environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
• The large scale of the operation and the extensive layout of the facility require that the applicant have the ability to walk and stand on uneven terrain, to climb stairs and ladders, and traverse inclines: uphill, downhill or mixed. Furthermore, because the facility and adjoining facilities handle hazardous materials, the applicant must be able to ingress and egress in foreseeable emergencies. The applicant must be able to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• This would require the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, bend, stand, or stoop, as necessary.
• Ability to perform climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling and moderate lifting.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.

IMTT is an equal opportunity employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a drug free workplace. We exercise high ethical standards and are committed to complying with all laws in the jurisdiction where we conduct business. Our internal policies and procedures support this commitment.

If you like working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!