Encroachment Specialist (II, III or Sr)

Williams Companies - Newnan, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Newnan, GA

Construction of Buildings

About the position

As an Encroachment Specialist Sr at Williams, you will leverage your advanced expertise in land rights and encroachment solutions to protect and advance our infrastructure projects. This role requires a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and a proven track record of successful partner engagement. You will be responsible for developing innovative risk mitigation strategies and securing essential project clearances. Your leadership will be crucial as you mentor and guide our team, fostering collaboration across various subject areas. This position demands the ability to lead complex negotiations and build enduring partnerships, ensuring that projects progress smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with our strategic objectives. Your responsibilities will include proactive communication with contractors, landowners, and governmental agencies to articulate and review encroachment requirements related to proposed crossings and developments. You will provide guidance to operations for the accurate documentation of pipeline crossings and encroachments, ensuring that all records are current and comply with regulatory standards. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the internal review process for encroachment projects among key departments, ensuring a cohesive and integrated approach to handling encroachments. You will also be responsible for collecting, organizing, and tracking all relevant data related to proposed encroachments, serving as the central point for providing comprehensive updates to internal customers. Conducting training sessions to educate and advise on standard methodologies, processes, and procedures related to encroachment management will be part of your duties. Furthermore, you will initiate and lead monthly huddle meetings with internal partners to review and discuss pending encroachment projects, and develop key performance metrics to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of encroachment management processes. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with contractors, landowners, and governmental agencies proactively to articulate and review encroachment requirements as they pertain to proposed crossings and developments
• Offers guidance to operations in the accurate documentation of pipeline crossings and encroachments, ensuring all records are up-to-date and align with regulatory standards
• Plays a pivotal role in supporting the internal review process for encroachment projects among key departments to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to handling encroachments
• Handles, collects, organizes, and tracks all relevant data related to proposed encroachments, serving as the central point for providing comprehensive updates to internal customers
• Conducts training sessions to educate and advise on standard methodologies, processes and procedures related to encroachment management for assigned area of responsibility
• Initiates and leads monthly huddle meetings with internal partners to review and discuss pending encroachment projects
• Develops and maintains key performance metrics to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of encroachment management processes
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and ten (10) years of experience in the oil and gas industry for Encroachment Specialist Sr
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields such as Business Administration, Real Estate, Law, Environmental Studies, or a related subject area is preferred
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and prioritizes safety
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret legal agreements, deeds and easements; Ability to read construction drawings and prepare contracts related to land use, encroachments, and right-of-way agreements

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in drafting legal agreements
• Experience dealing with encroachment issues in the field
• Familiarity with construction and safety guidelines of third parties to ensure compliance and safe practices during encroachment management
• Understanding of 811 'Call Before You Dig' system and its application in preventing damage to underground utilities
• Established relationships in operations and field settings

Benefits

• 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