Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

“Compliance is everyone’s responsibility. Only when we understand what’s required of us can we insure we are compliant” 

We are looking for a Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas.

We have a small team of experts working in Regulatory and Supply Chain Compliance. Our team is responsible for understanding and ensuring compliance with the regulations in the US markets in which we operate our businesses.  We are responsible for Compliance starting with the feedstocks we source and continuing through the supply chain all the way to the finished fuel we sell.  We also provide guidance and subject matter expertise for new projects/new business models, development and support of system tools, training of internal stakeholders and reporting to regulators.  

Your main responsibilities in creating a sustainable future are

• Support and file regulatory reports to State and Federal government agencies

• Provide review and oversight of data related to the procurement of feedstocks, sales of renewable fuels and the operations related to our refineries.

• Work with internal and external constituents in order to ensure compliance 

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise on the Renewable Fuel Standard, Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Clean Fuels Program, and other regulations related to our businesses

• Provide training & support to other internal teams

You will work closely with Supply Managers, Operations, Sustainability, Public Affairs, Planners, and Sales internally as well as Regulators, Consultants and Outside Counsel externally  to ensure end to end Compliance and support our growing business in the US and abroad.  You will be part of the Global Supply Chain Compliance team which consists of 30 individuals in Europe, Asia and America. You will report to Angela Ruble, Supply Chain Compliance Manager - Americas

This role is for a person who has fundamental knowledge and experience with the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (reporting and pathways), the Renewable Fuel Standard (RINs and EMTS), and other regulatory requirements related to the production and sale of renewable fuels.  As part of the team, you will play a key role in ensuring the compliance for the company across several key markets and regulatory compliance programs

The best combination to success in this role

• Experience working with and reporting to different regulatory agencies

• Ability to prioritize and multitask

• Strong communication skills

• Detail oriented with a strong work ethic

• Critical thinker with good problem solving skills

We also value 

• Working knowledge of the transportation sector, knowledge of the refinery process/production and sale of renewable fuels, and/or the energy industry

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a compliance or operations related role within the industry; audit experience a plus

• Positive and proactive attitude/approach to work

The recruitment process includes interviews and aptitude testing. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification “Form I-9” upon hire.  This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

The recruitment process will include interviews and aptitude assessment. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification “Form I-9” upon hire.  This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

Join us in creating a healthier planet for our children.

Our success is based on our people who are the driving force behind Neste’s transformation to become a global leader in renewable and circular solutions. We are also committed to carbon neutral production by 2035. The passion that we have for creating a healthier planet for our children is what makes us unique.

We have set high standards for biodiversity, human rights and supply chain. We have consistently been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and the Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable companies. 

To carry out our strategy and business growth, our values guide our work. We support, develop and take care of the wellbeing of our people to enable them to grow, innovate and build our future. 

We care. We have courage. We cooperate. 

At Neste we want our people to feel good and do good. We provide clear and transparent targets, development opportunities, empowering leadership as well as rewards based on role and responsibilities. 

The world is going through changes. At Neste our strategy reflects the understanding and mindset that we can be in charge of these changes to serve our purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children.

In the end, it is the people who make the company. We are Neste.

For more information, please visit neste.com.

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