EH&S Specialist IV

SM-Energy Company•Roosevelt, UT

8h•$141,100 - $174,300

About The Position

This position is responsible for state and federal permitting and compliance of oil and gas development in the Uinta Basin in Utah. Work with asset, land, and operations personnel to prepare, submit, and track the required filings and act as liaison to regional, state & federal regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Maintain extensive knowledge of ECMC regulations, policies, and procedures.
Possess a working knowledge of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regulations.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Exhibit strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
Lead the implementation of compliance systems and related projects.
Manage third-party contractors as required.
Build, validate, and maintain data within database systems.
Conduct data analysis and evaluation to support compliance and operational needs.
Assist in the development of data collection processes and reporting tools.
Experience in state of Utah and BLM permitting of oil and gas developments is required.
Minimum of 5 years of oil and gas regulatory experience.
Knowledge and understanding of State, Federal, and Tribal regulations pertaining to oil and gas activities.
Working knowledge of operating procedures and practices relating to oil and gas well operations.
A willingness to learn and collaborate in a team environment is essential.
Able to interface with other departments and regulatory agencies in an effective and professional manner.
Must be motivated, self-starter able to solve problems and multi-task under tight schedule constraints meeting deadlines with attention given to detail and accuracy.
Able to work multiple projects concurrently, manage varying priorities, and adapt quickly to rapidly changing events.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of state oil and gas gathering and PHMSA requirements a plus.
GIS mapping experience, ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit all regulatory filings required for UDOGM and BLM including but not limited to APDs, completions, sundries, injection permits, plug & abandonment, commingling, pipeline, and facility.
Oversee the preparation and submission of recurring compliance documentation for various regulatory filings as required by federal, state, and local agencies.
Review survey plats and provide feedback to ensure compliance.
Attend relevant agency meetings, including onsite visits, and document discussions.
Track permit Conditions of Approval (COAs) and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance.
Keep current on changes to regulatory requirements and communicate potential impact to various teams and operations. Attendance at workshops and training sessions to maintain knowledge of changing regulations is required.
Maintain in-house tracking which includes status of permits, completions, and other information relevant to regulatory filings, and report status updates to stakeholders.
Research and assist to resolve any compliance issues or questions.
Communicate with regulatory agencies and provide timely responses to all inquiries. Maintaining good relationships with regulatory agencies is essential.
Other duties as assigned.