Senior Regulatory Advisor

CRC Brand•Bakersfield, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

California Resources Corporation is a publicly traded oil and natural gas exploration and production company and the largest oil and natural gas producer in California. We operate our world-class resource base exclusively within the State of California, applying complementary and integrated infrastructure to gather, process and market our production. Using advanced technology, CRC’s workforce focuses on safely and responsibly supplying affordable energy for California by Californians. We are currently looking for a motivated, and creative individual to fill the position of Senior Regulatory Advisor located within our Carbon TerraVault (CTV) Regulatory & Governmental Affairs group based in Bakersfield, California. You will be a part of an impactful cross-discipline team leveraging innovation, critical thinking and leadership to develop and implement CTV’s permitting strategies. The base annual salary for this posted position is reasonably expected to range from $134K - $175K, with a target annual bonus of 15% of base salary and eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program. Individual pay decisions are based on several factors, including education, experience level and relevant industry experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Law, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental permitting or a related field.
In-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental permitting processes and regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in using permitting and environmental assessment software and tools.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Experience in CCST or the energy sector is highly desirable.
Familiarity with CCST technology and projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct and manage the permitting process for CTV projects, including developing permitting strategies, identifying required approvals, and ensuring timely acquisition of all permits and authorizations.
Conduct project screening to ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations and standards for all CTV projects. Prepare appropriate documentation that demonstrates compliance with permit conditions of approval for agency review.
Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies; proactively manage relationships, facilitate reviews, and resolve issues to maintain permitting schedules.
Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of permit applications and supporting technical documentation; ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across submittments. Maintain accurate records of all permitting activities and communications.
Lead or coordinate environmental studies and review processes (e.g., CEQA, NEPA, CESA, FESA and related analyses) required to support permitting and approvals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, consultants, and external partners to align permitting requirements with project design, schedule and execution.
Identify potential permitting risks and constraints early; develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize schedule and regulatory impacts. Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure ongoing compliance.
Establish and maintain internal permitting procedures, guidance, and best practices to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance across projects.
Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and policy developments and trends related to CTV projects. Provide regular updates and strategic guidance to senior management.
Serve as a trusted advisor and central resource for regulatory and permitting matters across the organization.