Lead Gas Compliance Specialist - Pipeline Safety & Regulatory Affairs
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Paid training, Benefits eligibility, Transit subsidies, Flexible work schedule, Paid holidays, Paid time off
Posted 24d ago
Apply by Sep 1
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Lead Gas Compliance Specialist serves as the subject matter expert on pipeline safety regulations, providing authoritative guidance to operational leadership. They are responsible for interpreting federal and state regulations, supporting internal standards development, and managing regulatory engagement during audits and investigations.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field and 7-10 years of experience in gas utility operations or regulatory compliance. A strong working knowledge of PHMSA regulations (49 CFR 190-199) and excellent communication skills are required.
Full job description
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job Summary
The Lead Gas Compliance Specialist serves as the organization’s subject matter expert on federal and state pipeline safety regulations, providing authoritative interpretation and guidance to operational leadership across the utility’s multi-state gas operations. This is a manager-level individual contributor role embedded within the compliance function, acting as an internal consultant to the business on regulatory interpretation, standards development, and compliance risk. The Specialist also engages directly with pipeline safety regulators and supports the organization’s response to potential violations and incident investigations.
Essential Functions
Regulatory Interpretation & Advisory
Serve as the primary internal resource for interpreting PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR 190–199) and applicable state pipeline safety requirements in the context of day-to-day operations.
Advise operational leadership on the compliance implications of field conditions, proposed practices, and emerging regulatory changes.
Provide clear, actionable guidance on ambiguous or complex regulatory questions, translating code requirements into operationally practical recommendations.
Monitor federal and state regulatory developments, rulemaking activity, and enforcement trends, and communicate relevant impacts to the business.
Standards & Procedures Support
Consult with operations and engineering teams on the development and revision of internal standards, procedures, and operating protocols to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
Recommend precise language and framing for internal standards that accurately reflect regulatory intent and minimize compliance exposure.
Review proposed changes to operational programs, including DIMP, TIMP, and O&M plans, for regulatory alignment.
Evaluate potential compliance issues and probable violations, providing expert assessment of regulatory applicability, severity, and recommended response.
Support incident investigations by advising on the regulatory dimensions of operational events, including applicable code provisions and documentation requirements.
Assist in developing corrective action plans and regulatory responses related to identified compliance gaps or enforcement actions.
Continued Essential Functions
Regulatory Engagement
Interact directly with federal and state pipeline safety regulators during audits, inspections, and inquiries.
Support preparation of regulatory filings, data submissions, responses to notices of probable violation, and other formal communications.
Represent the compliance function in industry forums, working groups, or regulatory proceedings as appropriate.
Internal Consulting & Knowledge Building
Serve as a resource across functions, including operations, engineering, safety, and legal, on matters requiring regulatory compliance expertise.
Develop and deliver training or briefings on regulatory topics to operational and compliance personnel.
Contribute to the organization’s compliance knowledge base by documenting interpretive positions, regulatory precedents, and lessons learned.
Education Description
Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical discipline, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and extensive experience in gas utility operations.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
Experience
Requires seven to ten (7–10) years of experience in gas utility operations, pipeline safety compliance, or regulatory affairs, with demonstrated depth in PHMSA regulations and state pipeline safety codes.
Strong working knowledge of 49 CFR 190–199, including distribution and transmission integrity management requirements.
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulatory language and apply it to operational scenarios.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate regulatory positions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience interacting with pipeline safety regulators at the federal or state level.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment on complex compliance matters.
Direct experience in gas distribution or transmission operations, construction, or maintenance.
Experience supporting regulatory audits, enforcement proceedings, or violation response.
Familiarity with industry standards and guidance from organizations such as AGA, API, or ASME.
Experience in a multi-state gas utility operating environment with exposure to varying state regulatory requirements
Physical Requierments
Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.
Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
Able to work on a varied schedule with projects and deadlines requiring the ability to meet changing demands.
Working Conditions
Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy’s All Hazards Emergency Operation Plan (AHOP).
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Able to work indoors in an office environment and outdoors with occasional exposure to all weather conditions, equipment, and noise when at field installation sites.
Able to travel occasionally overnight.
Able to work in an office environment.
We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
What we bring to you
Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 08/19/2026 Posting End Date: 08/26/2026
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Providing resilient and reliable energy utility services. NYSE: CNP
Industry
Utilities
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
1866
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
LinkedIn followers
112,010
Total funding
$5.3B
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is a multi-state electric and natural gas delivery company serving approximately 7 million metered customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston and is the only Texas-domiciled investor-owned utility. As of December 31, 2024, the company had approximately $44 billion in assets. With approximately 8,300 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been serving customers for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.
Workforce Diversity:
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
We foster:
• a culture that considers different backgrounds and viewpoints as competitive advantages,
• an environment with opportunities for professional development; and
• respect for each other, our customers and business partners
For more information, visit https://careers.centerpointenergy.com/
Community Guidelines
CenterPoint Energy is committed to our core values of safety, integrity, accountability, initiative, and respect for our customers, investors, employees and communities. With that in mind, we invite and encourage respectful, courteous and thoughtful comments and discussions on our social media pages that are on-topic and relevant.
Comments that harass, threaten, offend, defame, mislead or contain false information will be hidden or removed at our discretion. Individuals who violate these guidelines will be blocked from posting to our Linkedin page.
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