Regulatory Specialist

EOG Resources•Midland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regulatory Specialist position involves the coordination, preparation, and submission of oil and gas regulatory applications and notices of work. This role requires the ability to permit special projects with minimal direction and supervision, and to initiate and coordinate project development requirements with EOG personnel, outside contractors, and agency stakeholders. The specialist will also assist with the training of less experienced regulatory staff. A key responsibility is interpreting regulatory rules and rule changes, ensuring they are communicated to and implemented by operational groups, and recommending procedural changes in response to new regulations. The role includes advising operational teams on compliance issues and communicating with regulatory agencies on pre-submission strategies, compliance requirements, clarification, and follow-up of submissions. The specialist will work with local, state (New Mexico and Texas), and federal regulatory agencies to obtain approvals and provide necessary information to comply with project regulatory requirements. This position also entails presenting and negotiating project-specific requirements at the individual permit level and promoting EOG's standing as an industry leader in the regulatory process. Regular travel to regulatory agency offices in New Mexico and Texas is required.

Requirements

2+ years experience in public and/or private sector oil/gas regulatory permitting.
Bachelor's degree.
Thorough knowledge of current state, federal, and local laws, rules and regulations related to oil and gas operations.
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and consistently meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to coordinate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to communicate and interact at all levels, from upper management to field groups.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, other operational groups, and regulatory agency officials.
Strong organization skills.
Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities on a very dynamic schedule.
Strong computer and database skills.
MS Office proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree with a preference for study in natural resources, environmental sciences, business, legal, public policy or accounting fields.
Additional database experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, prepare, and submit oil and gas regulatory applications and notices of work.
Permit special projects with minimal direction/supervision.
Initiate and coordinate project development requirements with EOG personnel, outside contractors, and agency stakeholders.
Assist with training of less experienced regulatory staff.
Interpret regulatory rules and rule changes.
Ensure regulatory rules and rule changes are communicated to and implemented by operational groups.
Recommend changes to procedures in response to changes in regulations.
Advise operational teams on compliance issues.
Communicate with regulatory agencies on pre-submission strategies, compliance requirements or clarification, and follow-up of submissions under review.
Work with regulatory agencies at the local, state (New Mexico and Texas), and federal level to obtain appropriate approvals and provide necessary information.
Present and negotiate project-specific requirements at the individual permit level.
Ensure EOG's standing as an industry leader is maintained and promoted as a key component of the regulatory process.