Position Summary

The overall responsibility of this position is to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations for the Company.

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in internal planning and scheduling meetings to keep abreast of infrastructure replacement projects schedule and changes

• Develop, implement and maintain internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external standards and regulations

• Ensure organization is adhering to all state and federal regulations relevant to the industry and to the companies' internal guidelines

• Managing, and overseeing external and internal audits

• Recommending and implementing changes to procedures and practices that are not compliant with industry regulations

• Monitor and evaluate state legislation and other governmental actions and initiatives

• Provide regular reports to the Managing Director on the status of pending legislation affecting Vopak companies and/or objectives

• May assist in the preparation of Vopak comments and public statements on legislative issues and regulatory proposals 

• Facilitate meetings with municipalities, engineering, construction and operations leaders to review and collaborate on projects 

• Maintain liaison with regulatory agencies, legislators, legislative staff, and state agencies

• Under direction of the Managing Director and Communications Manager, initiate and implement public education, and/or campaign/advocacy programs such as employee outreach efforts, public opinion research, website content, multi-media advertising, and direct mail efforts 

• Ensure that organizations comply with industry specifications, standards, regulations, and laws

• Review operational practices, create and enforce compliance plans, and perform regulatory risk management

• Review documentation and procedures, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on compliance-related issues, and performing compliance audits and compiling reports.

• Developing and enacting regulatory compliance strategies

• Coordinating regulatory compliance procedures across organizational structures

• Providing training in compliance practices and procedures

• Monitoring compliance and facilitating interventions to manage risks

• Documenting compliance-related processes and maintaining records

• Keeping abreast of regulatory changes and developments in the regulatory environment

Education Requirement

BS/BA degree in communications, public relations, business administration, political science or related field required. In lieu of a degree, experience relative to the positions principal objective and essential functions may be considered.

Experience Requirement

• 5-7 years of experience working in a plant or regulatory environment

• Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems  

• Working knowledge of RCRA, CalOSHA, CalEPA, permits and regulations,knowledge of industry regulations and governing laws strongly desired

• Ability to establish working relationships with local, state and federal officials, as well as the press and public

• Proven excellent oral and written communication skills required

• An in-depth understanding of applicable internal and external rules, guidelines, and regulations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database software

• Attending educational and professional development programs to improve your job knowledge and enhance the strength of the organization.

• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality

• Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills required

• Self-motivated ability to work in a fast-paced, high stress business environment, managing multiple tasks

• Skills to create and maintain valued relationships with internal business partners and external entities such as municipalities, community groups, industry associates, company affiliates and contractors

• Ability to learn energy industry issues, regulations, trends 

• Ability to competently and professionally interact with the public under a variety of circumstances

• Ability to maintain an environment of effective internal/external customer interaction

• Flexibility for varied work schedule and required travel, to accommodate internal and external meetings, municipality communications, construction schedules, customer service and emergency support