Asset Management, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Insurance Regulations, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), Maintain Compliance, Natural Gas, Natural Resources, Oil and Gas, Project Development, Project Engineering, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, State Laws and Regulations, United States Coast Guard (USCG)
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
6 days ago
Description
About Us: The Caturus platform was founded by Kimmeridge, an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector, with subsequent additional investment by Mubadala Energy. Caturus is building an independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 Mtpa LNG export terminal in southwestern Louisiana. Together, they will provide low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint.
Job Description
Position Summary: We are seeking a Director, Compliance to join our team that will be responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facilities Regulatory Compliance Operations assurance program to address compliance activities for Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements. The position will report to our VP, Permitting & Compliance and will be located on-site in greater Houston.
Key Accountabilities:
Serve as the subject matter expert in Regulatory areas concerning LNG Operations; Specifically, for PHMSA, FERC, and USCG requirements.
Leads the regulatory compliance assurance program necessary for Federal, State, and Local audits and inspections.
Performs internal compliance assurance activities in coordination with applicable stakeholders in preparation of routine Federal, State, and Local audits or inspections.
Reviews external state and federal agency audit findings and provides recommendations to internal procedures and/or compliance manuals.
Accountable for actioning compliance vulnerabilities to resolution with appropriate stakeholders.
Responsible for establishing the internal yearly asset compliance assurance and audit program schedule for LNG Facilities Regulatory Compliance Managers and coordination thereof.
Qualifications:
Education, Certificates, and Licenses:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Natural Resources, Law, Regulatory Affairs, or a related discipline required. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience:
10+ years of progressive experience in regulatory compliance within the energy, LNG, oil & gas, or industrial project sectors. LNG experience strongly preferred.
Extensive experience working closely with US regulatory agencies, especially FERC and PHMSA.
Proven ability to navigate compliance requirements across project development, engineering, EPC execution, commissioning, and operations phases.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong background in compliance governance.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate across Development, Engineering, EPC, Legal, Environmental, HSE, Operations, and Commercial functions.
High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive regulatory and compliance matters.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage constructively with regulatory agencies, external stakeholders, and internal leadership.