Prin Compliance Specialist

Primary Purpose of Position

Regulatory Affairs

Serve as one of the company’s primary points of contact with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) – the Commissioners, their assistants, and its staff. Develop, maintain and enhance personal contact and relationships with these individuals for the purpose of informing, educating, and influencing their views and perspectives on industry issues and the business needs of the Company. This position also serves as a conduit of information and feedback from the Regulators to the Company.

Regulatory Strategies

Identify, evaluate and analyze compliance issues that are impacted by the state and federal regulatory and legislative environment. Develop quantitative and/or qualitative analyses to formulate comprehensive compliance plans in support of executive management decision-making. Act as an integral expert resource in working with other Distrigas personnel to achieve favorable resolution of issues. Provide consultation to other functional areas within the Company to ensure actions are consistent with long-term strategies and are in compliance with current regulation. Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with regulators, Technical Standard committee Members (i.e. NFPA 59 A), other LNG facilities regulators/operators, America Gas Association – Supplemental Gas committee members and other parties.

Regulatory Compliance

Under the direction of the Exelon legal department, act as a subject matter expert concerning a variety of compliance areas facing the organization. Provide a lead role in the development and implementation of the Company’s data privacy policy and data sharing plan. Monitor and coordinate activities to manage compliance performance and strategies including but not limited to data policy, data sharing, commitments, records information management and other regulatory compliance responsibilities. Make recommendations for improvement and implement approved change. Regularly provide senior management with status of regulatory compliance department activities. Apply critical analytical skills in reviewing of marketing and communication materials for compliance with 49 CFR 193. Act as conduit for all compliance matters to/from Distrigas and Exelon. Track, maintain, analyze and provide current information on compliance requirements. Provide expert analytical and compliance support to the LNG facilities departments including providing regulatory compliance understanding and training

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

Regulatory Affairs

1. Develop, maintain and enhance the company’s relationship with the FERC and PHMSA Commissioners, their assistants, and staff for the purpose of informing, and influencing their views and perspectives on all issues and compliance needs of the company. The development of a personal relationship is vital in order to become a trusted source of information as well as a conduit for feedback with these individuals.
2. Serve as a primary resource to other areas of the company by coordinating regulatory filings, strategizing on policy and presentation of the company’s position, and by participating in audits and public meetings with Commissioners and staff. Build key relationships with other LNG Facilities for the purposes of monitoring LNG activates in order to anticipate and develop regulatory and communication strategies.
3. Attend all NFPA 59A technical committee, Supplemental gas committee and regulator public meetings and report relevant information to the areas of the company affected by the Commission decision and/or discussion. Monitor all Commission for all relevant filings and other documents.
4. Coordinate the development and submission of information to FERC, PHMSA, insurance agencies and/or its staff in response to data requests annual and semi-annual reports, as well as pre-audit requirements. Compile all records/information necessary for compliance audits and follow up request.
5. Perform and participate in analyses of regulatory issues related to the company.
6. Monitor daily operations, to ensure accurate and timely communications with governmental bodies and certain senior management should there be an incident that is deemed reportable in accordance with FERC/PHMSA/DOT/USCG reporting requirements.

Regulatory Strategies

1. Regulatory issue management and case development, including: · Provision of guidance and recommendations to department managers regarding regulatory processes, policies and the strategies to be implemented in all proceedings and business activities. · Work with other departments and outside parties to develop filings and resolve any issues raised by outside parties. · Review filings and proposals with Exelon legal and other parties. · Review, evaluate, prepare and present expert written and verbal testimony. · Analyze, prepare and review responses to data requests to ensure consistency in theme and content. · Drive case management for substantive resolution of compliance issues. · Monitor PHMSA and FERC dockets and litigation for rulings, interpretations, compliance orders/conditions/requirements imposed on any LNG facility to ensure Distrigas remains informed and in compliance.
2. Regulatory research and strategic analysis, including: · Identify, analyze, develop and recommend business and regulatory positions to senior management on issues concerning legislative and regulatory matters. · Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of regulatory matters, including the identification of, and research and reporting on, key strategic regulatory issues for consumption by senior management; scenario analysis; risk assessment; and potential corporate financial impacts.
3. Maintain knowledge base on state, national and industry regulatory and legislative policies and issues

Regulatory Compliance

1. Provide a lead role in the development and implementation of the Company’s data privacy policy and data sharing plan, including management of associated proceedings before and filings to the FERC and PHMSA and related stakeholder processes. Provide governance and oversight for data matters throughout the Company.
2. Track, monitor and internally report on Distrigas’s compliance with its commitments. Provide governance and oversight for commitment matters throughout the Company. Assist with determining new compliance requirements and/or commitments.
3. Maintain Distrigas’s member status with NFPA Technical committee and Supplemental Gas Committee, including participating in technical review of proposed rules and standards, and timely responding to matters as they arise. Track, maintain, analyze and provide current information on potential compliance issues or new rules. Represent Distrigas for regulatory compliance activities and aid in implementing Exelon corporate regulatory compliance policies within Distrigas while keeping Distrigas compliant with 49 CFR 193.
4. Provide support to the Regulatory Policy & Strategy business unit as emerging projects and issues arise.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or BA degree required.

• 8 – 10 years relevant experience with a minimum of 5 years working for a natural gas facility or in a regulated environment closely aligned with the natural gas or LNG business

• Highly effective interpersonal skills and the ability to easily work with people both inside and outside of the company

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to provide direction, advice, and guidance on all regulatory matters pertinent to other areas of the company

• Basic knowledge and understanding of the natural gas and LNG industry and current issues relevant to it

• Extensive knowledge of the company, and an understanding of corporate and regulatory strategy.

• Broad understanding of Company compliance strategy and business practices, the workings LNG Import Terminals as well as the federal and state regulatory policies. Must possess knowledge of the 49 CFR 193, NFPA 59A and USCG codes pertaining to waterfront facilities

• Strong leadership skills to provide functional direction, guidance, and support to peers

• Strong working knowledge of PC word processing and spreadsheet applications

• Requires overnight travel to participate in technical committees and public meetings as they arise

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Business, Economics, Regulatory, Financial or Legal disciplines

Salary : $132,300 - $147,000