Regulatory Advisor - Midland, TX
About The Position
ConocoPhillips is seeking a Regulatory Advisor to provide regulatory leadership and compliance support for Permian Basin operations across Texas and New Mexico. This role involves close collaboration with Operations, Development, Land, Wells, Projects, and Environmental teams to interpret regulations, identify risks, and ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of various activities. The advisor will also interface with trade groups such as NMOGA, TXOGA, PBPA, and others as needed. This position serves as a regulatory subject matter expert, guiding the business through regulatory requirements, implementing changes, supporting audits, and maintaining relationships with regulatory agencies and industry organizations. The role is based in Midland and requires regular travel.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- 12 or more years of oil and gas industry experience in regulatory compliance, permitting, operations support, or a related discipline.
- Experience interpreting and applying Texas, New Mexico, or federal oil and gas regulations.
- Experience supporting drilling, completions, production, or facility operations.
- Experience supporting regulatory audits, inspections, or compliance reviews.
- Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodations) to travel 25% on a yearly basis.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Science, Energy Management, Business, related field, or foreign equivalent.
- Experience with the Railroad Commission of Texas, New Mexico Oil Conservation Division, Bureau of Land Management, State Land Office, or similar regulatory agencies.
- Experience evaluating proposed regulations and implementing compliance programs.
- Experience developing and delivering regulatory training.
- Experience participating in industry associations, regulatory committees, or technical workgroups.
- Experience improving permitting, reporting, or compliance processes.
Responsibilities
- Provide regulatory guidance for drilling, completions, production, facilities, and development activities.
- Monitor proposed and emerging regulations and communicate business impacts to stakeholders.
- Develop and implement processes to support compliance with new regulatory requirements.
- Support federal, state, and fee permitting activities and ensure timely regulatory filings.
- Conduct compliance reviews, field inspections, and assurance activities.
- Lead or support responses to audits, inspections, agency inquiries, and compliance events.
- Develop and deliver regulatory training and guidance for field and office personnel.
- Act as a mentor to Land and Regulatory staff seeking to enhance their knowledge of the Regulatory landscape.
- Build relationships with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and internal stakeholders.
- Participate in industry committees and regulatory workgroups.
- Support emergency response activities and regulatory reporting requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
- Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
- Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
- Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
- Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
