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 to explore and discover your passion with 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.
The FERC Certificates Analyst is responsible for gathering, analyzing and coordinating company data for preparation and compilation of reports and filings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The ability to translate and communicate obscure regulatory requirements to internal, cross-discipline groups and work in a team environment are keys to success in this role!
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Approves FERC citations for all capital projects
Submits accurate and timely certificate filings with the FERC
Prepares, coordinates, and submits blanket and 2.55(b) reports
Ensures compliance with FERC regulations
Follows industry events, new regulations, and other pipeline's filings to understand and quantify the impact to projects
Supports the development of rate case positions on significant issues
Analyzes new FERC pronouncements, identified potential effects on the company, devises and implements efficient solutions for compliance
Prepares and files tariff changes to meet the business needs of company partners
Runs and maintains an electronic Tariff and the Informational Postings website
Assists in the development of responses to FERC and customer data requests
Collaborates with company partners to gather and review data for FERC certificate filings and reports and ensure they are consistent with business strategies and practices
Supports commercial and business development teams to evaluate new opportunities/services
Provides input into legal pleadings
Monitors FERC regulations, requirements, and industry trends pertaining to filings and compliance
Maintains current knowledge of the regulatory process and requirements
Mentors others
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field and a minimum of four (4) years' interstate pipeline work experience
Preferred: Direct experience in interstate regulatory area
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Knowledge of FERC process and requirements
Preferred: Experience interpreting and modifying tariff language and commercial contracts
About Houston (Williams Tower Location):
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!
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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 work from home day 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
Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.
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/.