Our client is looking for a Regulatory Consultant I to work within their facilities located in Houston, TX for a 6-month assignment.
Job Description:
Regulatory Consultant I is a technical opportunity supporting onshore oil and gas operations across Texas and New Mexico, with a focus on regulatory permitting, compliance assurance, and operational support in a complex federal and state regulatory environment.
Role Context
This position supports an international oil and gas exploration and production company with a major North American chemical manufacturing subsidiary. The work sits within upstream oil and gas operations and requires close coordination across technical and operational disciplines.
About the Role
The role is responsible for supporting regulatory activities and helping ensure that drilling and operations are aligned with applicable state and federal requirements. Regulatory Consultant I will provide guidance to asset and operations teams and contribute to effective regulatory oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Complete regulatory activities associated with drilling and operations of wells in Texas and New Mexico.
File drilling, completion, workover, and plugging permits.
File well testing, annual testing, and annual regulatory reports.
Resolve operation and production-related compliance issues, including inactive well compliance and violations.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies.
Participate in industry workgroups to support development and improvement of internal procedures, policies, and compliance practices.
Work closely with asset and operations personnel to provide guidance on state and federal permitting and operating requirements.
Analyze, interpret, and communicate applicable agency-issued directives and regulatory updates to the assets.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of seven (7) years in upstream oil and gas required
Regulatory analyst experience required
Knowledge of state (New Mexico and Texas) and federal oil and gas regulations
Strong skills in Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc.
Good organization and time management skills