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NextDecade · 3 months ago

Sr. Regulatory Coordinator

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

NextDecade Corporation is committed to providing reliable, lower carbon energy solutions, focusing on natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture. The Sr. Regulatory Coordinator will support regulatory compliance for the Rio Grande LNG Terminal, working with various stakeholders to ensure adherence to federal regulations and facilitate inspections and audits.

EnergyIndustrialNatural ResourcesOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Lead Regulatory support for engineering design reviews of the PHMSA IA LNG Question Set and Requests for Information from regulators for compliance validation of Company Permits and Applicable Laws

Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Regulatory Compliance Program

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Regulatory areas concerning LNG facility design and operation for PHMSA and USCG requirements

Leads the regulatory compliance assurance program necessary for site audits and inspections by PHMSA and USCG Staff

Performs internal compliance assurance activities in coordination with applicable stakeholders in preparation of routine PHMSA and USCG audits or inspections

Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability or risks and provides reports to Management and other LNG business stakeholders

Conduct inspections and audits of engineering design documentation and lead in implementation of any necessary corrective actions identified

Lead in evaluation of Federal Register updates and facilitating the updating of processes, procedures, and training to maintain compliance

Reviews external state and federal agency audit findings and provides recommendations to internal procedures and/or compliance manuals

Collaborate with Operations SME's to address areas of improvement identified from field assessments and/or changes to processes and procedures

Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, company procedures and documents to satisfy regulatory compliance

Assists with communicating and implementing improvements to programs and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations

Assist in development and implementation of Regulatory Training programs

Assist in review of Management of Changes for compliance validation

Assist in preparing and executing external regulatory reporting obligations for compliance with regulations

Assist Operations procedure reviews and ensuring procedure updates are maintained in accordance with applicable law

Support the Company's functional groups in planning, process, and control management

Cooperates with LNG Operations personnel, engineering, and other stakeholders to share lessons learned, experiences, and knowledge to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations

Qualification

Regulatory complianceLNG industry knowledgePHMSA regulationsUSCG regulationsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

5+ years of related regulatory experience

Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status

Basic knowledge of how federal/state regulatory agency websites work for report submittals and ability to resolve possible errors returned regarding specific data

Strong interpersonal skills required, including exceptional written and verbal communication skills (English language)

Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize responsibilities to meet critical deadlines with a high degree of accuracy

Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Computer savvy including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to interface and effectively communicate with various internal and external stakeholders

Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere

Must be able to travel to construction site periodically for regulatory inspections

Bachelor's degree preferably in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or related field