Regulatory Compliance Lead (U.S/ LNG expertise)

Position Title: Regulatory Compliance Coordinator – U.S LNG Project
Location: Paris, France
Contract Duration: 12 months
Start Date: ASAP
Work Arrangement: On-site with potential coordination across international teams

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Coordinator to support a major onshore LNG project. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring regulatory alignment between international operational centers and local project execution, with a strong focus on U.S. compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific regulatory compliance procedures.
• Provide regular reporting to project leadership on regulatory matters.
• Act as a central interface between the U.S. and French operational centers, ensuring effective coordination and information flow.
• Support engineering disciplines with local and national regulatory requirements and clarify regulatory impacts across project phases.
• Ensure the development and execution of the Regulatory Compliance Plan.
• Maintain a comprehensive register of permits and authorizations.
• Assist in the implementation and reporting of FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) conditions.
• Consolidate data related to labeling, stamping, and import requirements; support disciplines in tracking these activities.
• Ensure subcontractors and vendors meet all required compliance obligations.
• Serve as the internal and external point of contact for all regulatory compliance activities.

Required Documentation (Provided by Client)

• Regulatory Compliance Philosophy
• FERC Change Philosophy
• FERC Conditions – Deliverables and RACI
• Relevant correspondence impacting regulatory scope

Candidate Profile

• Engineering degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in onshore oil & gas EPC projects.
• Proven experience working with third-party organizations, national authorities, and regulatory compliance teams.
• Strong familiarity with U.S. LNG project regulations, particularly in Louisiana.
• In-depth knowledge of FERC requirements, equipment labeling standards, and professional engineering certifications.
• Prior experience on similar projects in the U.S. or Canada is highly desirable.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary internal teams.
• Solid understanding of certification processes and the roles/responsibilities across project stakeholders.
• Technical knowledge of systems, packages, construction, and testing philosophies.
• Experience in operations, engineering, construction, and commissioning is a plus.

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