Compliance Specialist

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION The ideal candidate will have experience with: Role is focused on compliance and data management relating to corrosion control and integrity management for natural gas pipelines and facilities Manages, oversees, and reviews compliance data in the Cathodic Protection Data Management system and in the Remote Monitoring Unit portal(s) Understands state and federal regulations, requirements, interpretations, and procedures for corrosion control Creates, tracks, reviews and manages corrosion control KPIs Primary Duties 1. Leads compliance programs and assures full regulatory adherence across the division. 2. Develop and maintain expert knowledge of compliance related plans, programs, and procedures. 3. Manages complex compliance regulatory analysis, reporting, and communications. 4. Leads and supports internal audits to determine the effectiveness of programs, identify issues, and recommend solutions. 5. Works closely with division personnel, external organizations, and regulatory agencies on compliance-related initiatives. 6. Completes incident reports and responses filed with regulatory agencies to assure consistency in reporting and responses. 7. Tracks and monitors responses to assure compliance with the guidelines imposed by the agencies. 8. Researches and informs internal stakeholders of updates to federal, state, and local agency rules and regulations. 9. Develops and maintains positive working relationships and effectively coordinates with other business units as needed. 10. Stay abreast of upcoming, new, and revised rules, regulations, and directives applicable to the business and support the development of changes. 11. Recommends improvement with processes, management systems, procedures, and operating equipment to comply with local, state, and federal regulations. 12. Provides guidance and mentorship to others. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of progressively responsible experience, or equivalent. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, persuade, resolve conflict, motivate and build consensus (inspire not require); the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information on technical or other complex concepts to individuals with little or no background in the area under discussion. NUMERIC SKILLS: Requires the ability to perform analyses involving ratios, percentages and statistical methods. COMPUTER SKILLS: Requires advanced knowledge of various software applications to create complex documents, reports and/or graphics. WORK CONDITIONS: Works in an office environment and requires occasional travel. Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting. Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Job Family: Compliance