Regulatory Affairs Specialist (LNG)

Woodside Energy Ltd • Houston, TX

81d • Onsite

About The Position

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist supports execution of the Louisiana LNG regulatory program throughout the project lifecycle, from development and permitting through engineering, construction, commissioning, start-up, and handover to Operations. The role coordinates regulatory deliverables, compliance activities, and cross-functional interfaces to support safe, timely project execution and compliance with FERC authorizations and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

Based in Houston, Texas, the position partners with Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Project Controls, Environmental, and the EPC contractor to integrate regulatory requirements into project execution and support delivery of major capital projects. It also supports regulatory strategy, agency engagements, compliance tracking, and continuous improvement.

Woodside describes a values-led culture focused on employee development, inclusion, and a psychologically and physically safe work environment. The company offers formal development programs and coaching, paid parental leave, and competitive remuneration with performance-based incentives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Construction Management, Project Management, or another related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience in regulatory affairs, permitting, engineering, construction, project management, or related roles supporting major energy infrastructure projects.
• Direct experience supporting regulatory activities on LNG projects.
• Experience supporting regulatory activities during one or more project lifecycle phases, such as permitting, engineering, construction, commissioning, or operations.
• Experience supporting LNG, natural gas, pipeline, petrochemical, or other major industrial infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory processes and compliance requirements applicable to major energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills, including the ability to build collaborative relationships, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to review engineering deliverables, technical documentation, and project changes to assess regulatory compliance.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, including Engineering, Construction, Environmental, Commissioning, Operations, and EPC contractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, regulatory correspondence, and executive briefing materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and document management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of FERC-regulated projects or other federal regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enforce and ensure compliance with Company and Project HSEQ and Regulatory Affairs policies, standards, and regulations.
• Support execution of the Louisiana LNG regulatory program across project development, permitting, engineering, construction, commissioning, start-up, and transition to Operations.
• Assist in developing and implementing regulatory strategies to support project delivery.
• Coordinate development, review, and submission of regulatory applications, filings, reports, notifications, and other deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to integrate regulatory requirements into project planning and execution.
• Review engineering deliverables, technical documentation, design changes, and construction activities for alignment with regulatory commitments and approved authorizations.
• Monitor regulatory commitments, project authorizations, compliance obligations, and filing schedules.
• Support planning and coordination of regulatory meetings, inspections, technical discussions, and agency engagements.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory agency requests, technical reviews, inspection observations, and compliance inquiries.
• Maintain regulatory tracking systems, compliance records, project documentation, and regulatory metrics.
• Prepare technical summaries, regulatory correspondence, presentations, and reports.
• Identify risks, lessons learned, and opportunities to improve regulatory processes.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with project teams, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

Benefits

• Commitment to ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, and coaching.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
• Maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during up to 24 months of unpaid parental leave, plus secondary carer leave entitlements.
• Competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives.
• Values-led culture focused on a psychologically and physically safe work environment.
• Employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level