Regulatory & Compliance Specialist Senior – Pipeline Safety Field Operations

Regulatory & Compliance Specialist Senior – Pipeline Safety Field Operations

Come join our talented Regulatory and Compliance Department team within the Operations Division as a Regulatory and Compliance Specialist Senior. You will be responsible for supporting Colorado Springs Utilities' gas compliance program. This program is used by Colorado Springs Utilities to monitor, assess, enforce, and document compliance with federal safety standards for transportation of natural gas (49 CFR Part 192). You will provide functional and technical expertise and work directly on issues related to federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Areas of Focus:

Field Inspection Lead 

• Perform field compliance audits and quality assessments to ensure execution of tasks as described in procedures outlined in the Operator Qualification (OQ) program and Gas Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manual
• Work across the gas business to strategically develop, revise, and implement data collection forms, including a standardized field inspection audit form.
• Record/document non-compliance following assessments, present recommendations for areas of improvement, and assist in the development of corrective actions
• Provide training and mentoring of field personnel to promote and maintain compliance commitments and quality standards 

Pipeline Safety 

• Support annual review and update of the Gas Emergency Response Plan, Public Awareness Plan, and Gas Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manual
• Review and research industry pipeline safety events to identify best practices to promote pipeline safety
• Provide routine compliance performance updates at safety meetings to help field operations personnel increase focus on pipeline safety
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in response to changes to federal and state regulatory requirements
• Lead public awareness initiatives to educate and engage customers in pipeline safety 

Operator Qualification (OQ) Program Support 

• Assist in the development of Operator Qualification (OQ) procedures and perform annual gap analysis to ensure that sufficient procedures exist for covered tasks and normal operations and maintenance activities
• Participate in OQ training to ensure field personnel can demonstrate job knowledge and competencies of the work task being performed

Who you are…. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Legal Studies, Business, Management, or related field of study and/or 7+ of analytical experience preferably in the energy and utility industry
• Regulatory processes and knowledge of cyber security and/or physical security to maintain compliance with regulatory standards
• A valid, unrestricted driver's license is required for this position 
• This position will require access to military installations and that a detailed background check will be completed by the appropriate branch to include 10-year history search for criminal convictions prior to beginning work. 

Who We Are...

• One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
• Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the most desired city to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)

Our Commitment to Our Employees…  
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We do not just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire 
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program