Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane. 

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, PMC is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future. 

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

Plains has an immediate opening for a Regulatory Compliance Specialist in our Calgary office. As a member of the Regulatory group, which provides management and oversight of programs for Plains’ operations including pipeline, storage, truck and rail, the successful candidate will report to the Manager, Regulatory Compliance, and support the Regulatory Compliance Team. Our ideal candidate will understand Canada’s regulatory framework throughout various jurisdictions and possess a background in the oil and gas industry. This role includes assuring environmental and regulatory compliance with applicable legislation; assisting with safety and security programs; responding to agency information requests and notices of non-compliance; and executing internal and external audits.

The successful candidate will be eligible for Company benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision, vacation, and flex days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit complex regulatory applications and filings for pipelines and facilities.
• Manage application logistics to secure full regulatory approvals as scheduled, while ensuring a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and maintain a regulatory strategy to ensure all required regulatory permits, approvals and licenses are valid and correct.
• Conduct approval / license reviews and, if necessary, prepare amendments for corrections to accurately reflect present operations.
• Conduct regulatory due diligence for acquisitions and provide regulatory oversight on divestitures.
• Participate in the preparation of regulatory application hearings, as required.
• Develop and foster working relationships with all internal stakeholders and field staff.
• Support Plains’ field staff by providing regulatory guidance as it applies to daily activities and projects.
• Support incident response and monitoring of an incident notification system for non-compliance events.
• Support management system elements and area management teams with regulatory requirements as needed.
• Prepare governance documents as necessary and as required.
• Execute maintenance and communication of operational licenses, permits, orders, and approvals and associated conditions and obligations.
• Maintain the Regulatory Information Management System with regulatory project status, requirements, conditions, and reports.
• Research proposed new and amending legislation, identify impacts to the organization and maintain tracking system to verify internal and external consultation with stakeholders is complete. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, commerce, or related discipline.   
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a regulatory capacity.
• Working understanding of the Canadian Energy Regulator, Alberta Energy Regulator, and federal Ministry of Energy and Resources.
• Working understanding of the regulatory bodies in the United States considered an asset.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Power BI, Dynamics 365) and industry applications.
• Self-starter who can quickly grasp engineering design, operational, and integrity concepts and communicate them to internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid judgment when dealing with sensitive issues.
• Able to travel to field locations and internationally.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks. #Plains

Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees’ need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program. As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, visit our dedicated Sustainability page.

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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