Mgr Certificates & Modernization
Williams
Houston , TX
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on September 14, 2023
Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
Do something that means something at Williams. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity toexplore and discover your passionwith coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!
As the Manager of Certificates and Modernization, you will guide a team of professionals responsible for all FERC regulated interstate pipelines and storage facilities under Transmission and Gulf of Mexico. You will lead all aspects of the preparation and filing of certificate applications for major expansion projects and abandonments, prior notice applications, annual blanket and 2.55(b) reports and various certificate related filings. You will support efforts to modernize the transmission facilities, included tracking and filing applications. Knowledge of FERC regulatory processes and regulations paired with strong communication skills and experienced judgment are keys to success!
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.
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Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking!
Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city!
If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas to learn more!
Why Choose Williams?
We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire. With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
For more information, please visit https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/.
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Do something that means something at Williams. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity toexplore and discover your passionwith coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!
As the Manager of Certificates and Modernization, you will guide a team of professionals responsible for all FERC regulated interstate pipelines and storage facilities under Transmission and Gulf of Mexico. You will lead all aspects of the preparation and filing of certificate applications for major expansion projects and abandonments, prior notice applications, annual blanket and 2.55(b) reports and various certificate related filings. You will support efforts to modernize the transmission facilities, included tracking and filing applications. Knowledge of FERC regulatory processes and regulations paired with strong communication skills and experienced judgment are keys to success!
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
- Develops and implements strategy for certificate/compliance filings
- Oversees the preparation and filing of certificate applications for major expansion projects and abandonments, prior notice certificate applications, annual blanket certificate reports to FERC and various other certificate related filings
- Coordinates responses to regulatory agencies requirements/data requests
- Ensures contracts and facility agreements are in compliance with regulatory rulings and regulations
- Communicates with internal and external partners
- Manages approval process for various project work orders by deciding which FERC authority (e.g. blanket automatic, prior notice, Section 7) governs the construction of a particular project
- Coordinates extensively with departments such as business development, engineering, legal and environmental to gather and review information and exhibits to be included in FERC certificate filings and various FERC reports
- Formulates and coordinates responses to regulatory agencies' requirements on certificate and tariff matters; ensures compliance with regulatory rulings and regulations, including the identification of the appropriate regulatory authority under which various pipeline projects may be constructed
- Develops and implements departmental policies, procedures, budgets and staffing requirements to meet company objectives
- Other duties as assigned
- Required: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business and minimum eight (8) years experience
- Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration
- Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
- Possesses extensive knowledge of FERC regulatory process and regulations
- Ability to manage a diverse range of complex assignments requiring use of experience, innovation, and judgement
- Preferred: Direct experience in an interstate regulatory area
- Preferred: Previous experience interpreting and modifying tariff language and commercial contracts
Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking!
Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city!
If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas to learn more!
Why Choose Williams?
We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire. With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!
- Competitive compensation
- Annual incentive program
- Hybrid work model - one to two work from home days each week for most office-based roles
- Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
- 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
- A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
- Wellness Program with annual rewards
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Robust employee learning and development
- High internal mobility (we promote from within)
- Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
- Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
- Domestic partner benefits
- Educational reimbursement
- Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
- Employee resource groups
- Employee assistance programs
- Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
- Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
For more information, please visit https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/.
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