Sr. Regulatory Analyst - NM

SM-Energy Company • Midland, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for state and federal permitting and compliance of oil and gas development in the Southwest Business Unit with a focus on the Delaware Basin in New Mexico.  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

• 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.
• Proficient skills and effective use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience in state of New Mexico and BLM permitting of oil and gas developments is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of oil and gas regulatory experience.

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.
• Knowledge of WellView software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit all regulatory filings required for NMOCD 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.

Benefits

• SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations.

What This Job Offers

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