Manager Compliance
Kinder Morgan
HOUSTON, TX · Posted November 3, 2026
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What We Are Looking For
The Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the company’s Compliance Program focusing on FERC regulated interstate natural gas and products pipelines, ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and industry regulations across all business units. This position manages compliance processes, policies, documentation, training, and audit readiness while supervising a Compliance Analyst. The Compliance Manager works closely with Legal, Commercial, Human Resources, Information Governance, and executive leadership to maintain and strengthen a culture of ethics, accountability, and regulatory compliance within Kinder Morgan.
What You Will Do
Lead and oversee the company’s FERC Compliance Program for interstate natural gas and products pipelines, including policy development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement
The Compliance Manager will also manage compliance with other legal and regulatory requirements that apply across Kinder Morgan’s business units, e.g., Anti-Corruption, and Trade Control laws
Manage a team consisting of a Compliance Analyst, and work closely and coordinate with other personnel from other departments and functions
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements through administration, maintenance and development of the Compliance Program
Develop, maintain, and enforce internal policies, procedures, and controls across business units
Oversee compliance documentation consistency across regions and operational groups
Manage internal audits, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting activities
Partner with Legal, HR, Operations, Information Governance, and leadership teams to address compliance risks and corrective actions
Monitor regulatory developments and communicate business impacts and recommendations to management
Oversee compliance training initiatives, learning management systems, and employee education programs
Ensure proper maintenance of compliance records, SharePoint sites, network drives, and related documentation systems
Support executive leadership and the Chief Compliance Officer with reporting, presentations, board materials, and regulatory preparation
Assist with investigations related to compliance concerns, ethics matters, or policy violations
Promote operational excellence, ethical business practices, and continuous improvement throughout the organization
What You Need
Bachelor’s degree in business, Legal Studies, Compliance, Environmental Science, Finance, or related field required
7+ years of compliance, legal, regulatory, audit, or risk management experience, preferably within the oil and gas or energy industry
Strong working knowledge of FERC regulations and other applicable energy industry compliance requirements
Experience managing compliance programs, audits, investigations, and policy governance
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and compliance management systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills work well independently as well as with teams
Interact with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism
Based in Houston headquarters with a hybrid work schedule based on business needs
Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Why Join Kinder Morgan
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com .
Lead and oversee the company’s FERC Compliance Program for interstate natural gas and products pipelines, including policy development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement
The Compliance Manager will also manage compliance with other legal and regulatory requirements that apply across Kinder Morgan’s business units, e.g., Anti-Corruption, and Trade Control laws
Manage a team consisting of a Compliance Analyst, and work closely and coordinate with other personnel from other departments and functions
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements through administration, maintenance and development of the Compliance Program
Develop, maintain, and enforce internal policies, procedures, and controls across business units
Oversee compliance documentation consistency across regions and operational groups
Manage internal audits, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting activities
Partner with Legal, HR, Operations, Information Governance, and leadership teams to address compliance risks and corrective actions
Monitor regulatory developments and communicate business impacts and recommendations to management
Oversee compliance training initiatives, learning management systems, and employee education programs
Ensure proper maintenance of compliance records, SharePoint sites, network drives, and related documentation systems
Support executive leadership and the Chief Compliance Officer with reporting, presentations, board materials, and regulatory preparation
Assist with investigations related to compliance concerns, ethics matters, or policy violations
Promote operational excellence, ethical business practices, and continuous improvement throughout the organization
Bachelor’s degree in business, Legal Studies, Compliance, Environmental Science, Finance, or related field required
7+ years of compliance, legal, regulatory, audit, or risk management experience, preferably within the oil and gas or energy industry
Strong working knowledge of FERC regulations and other applicable energy industry compliance requirements
Experience managing compliance programs, audits, investigations, and policy governance
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and compliance management systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills work well independently as well as with teams
Interact with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism
Based in Houston headquarters with a hybrid work schedule based on business needs
Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred