Regulatory Quality Control Manager

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• WOB – Regulatory Quality Control Manager, Onshore Compliance

  Position Summary

  We are a growing consulting firm that needs a dynamic technical expert who will play an integral part in Witt O’Brien’s growth and strategy moving forward.  The Regulatory Quality Control Manager will have multiple responsibilities, including project management, QA/QC of department deliverables, team development, and sales growth objectives and initiatives.

  The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, responsible, and confident subject matter expert committed to integrity and the ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, assist in managing junior staff, and work collaboratively with key stakeholders. If this sounds like you, you have found the right fit in Witt O'Brien's.

  Position Details

  • Reports to: Associate Managing Director (AMD)    
  • Location:  Remote
  • Position Type:  Regular Full-Time   
  • FLSA Status: Exempt
  • Pay:  Salary
  • Compensation:  Commensurate with experience

  • Travel: 30% - 40% domestically and once quarterly for a whole week outside of home residency

  Essential Job Functions

  • Develop and maintain internal QAQC checklists.
  • Develop and maintain learning modules to aid in plan development for new hires.
  • Develop and maintain training materials for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop tools to track KPIs and maintain matrixes.
  • Assist with improving and developing new templates and standards for final work products.
  • Key Role: QA/QC project staff’s deliverables before final submission. 
  • Works with the Regulatory Project Staff Supervisor to help mentor, train, and supervise junior project staff as needed.
  • Maintain and establish in-house technical protocols/workbooks.  
  • Monitor changes in regulations and keep in-house teams up to date. 
  • Support AMD with business development. 
  • Update and maintain various regulatory compliance plans such as Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans, Facility Response Plans (Environmental Protection Agency/U.S. Coast Guard), Oil Spill Response Plans (Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, along with many other plans/regulatory documents.  
  • Create, develop, and maintain relationships with clients.
  • Demonstrate trustworthiness, reliability, and quality of work to clients to generate further business - able to cross-market. 
  • Interpret state and federal agency regulations and apply regulatory knowledge to assist clients and in-house teams. 
  • Perform field work as needed. 
  • Visually inspect client sites to ensure compliance and assist in achieving compliance, if necessary.
  • Act as a liaison between clients and regulatory agencies.
  • Able to lead complex project negotiations and business development efforts.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, or related fields, or 15 years of equivalent experience.  
  • Must have ten (10) or more years of experience with the following regulatory documents: SPCC Plans, FRPs (USCG/EPA), OSRPs (PHMSA)
  • 10+ years of experience with oil and gas operations.
  • Advanced level: Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations related to the energy or manufacturing industries and recent experience in preparing or auditing plans and/or permits pertinent to such requirements.
  • These regulations include but are not limited to the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Oil Pollution Act of 1990, and Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
  • Advanced level: Demonstrated knowledge of common industry practices, e.g., API 653/570, standard operating procedures, such as for handling dry cargo, liquid cargo, and hazardous material, as well as security and prevention measures

  • Advanced level: Demonstrated knowledge of practices used to address clients’ unexpected emergencies, such as the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), crisis management, business continuity, and emergency response
  • Must have recent plan writing experience; complete documents start-to-finish (lead, not contributor). 
  • Ability to interact and/or market with both new/existing clients. 
  • Ability to multi-task, manage priorities, meet deadlines, and travel on short notice.  
  • Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (oral and written). 
  • Detail-oriented, has good presentation skills, and can present in public.   
  • Mentorship and proven leadership skills.  
  • Capable of training in large group settings. 
  • When needed, able to support company responders with drills/exercises and/or actual incidents.

  The following skill sets are not required but will add weight to potential candidates:

  • NDPES Permitting experience 
  • EPA RMP experience
  • OSHA PSM experience
  • Tactical Plan development experience
  • API 653 and STI SP001 knowledge
  • USCG security experience: FSPs
  • Fire response plan development experience
  • FERC experience
  • Proficient emergency response experience

  Job Description Disclaimer

  This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job.  It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.

  Commitment to Diversity

  • Witt O'Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations.
  • We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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