Regulatory Manager

About EQV

The EQV Group is a fully integrated investor-operator platform focused on the acquisition, management, and optimization of predictable, cash-flowing oil and gas assets across the traditional energy spectrum.

Today, EQV operates more than 2,500 oil and gas properties across the U.S. Lower 48, has completed more than $2 billion in upstream transactions, and is supported by a team of more than 80 professionals. Through a disciplined acquisition strategy and integrated operating model, EQV combines investment expertise with in-house operations to maximize asset performance and create long-term value.

As EQV continues to grow through strategic acquisitions, we are seeking talented professionals who value leadership, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

EQV is seeking a Regulatory Manager to lead regulatory compliance and permitting activities supporting its portfolio of producing upstream oil and gas assets, with a focus on multi-state federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks. This is a hands-on, high-impact role requiring deep regulatory expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to confidently represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies. The successful candidate will manage operating permits, regulatory filings, and ongoing compliance for an established producing asset base; build and maintain strong agency relationships; and partner closely with operations, land, and HSE teams to keep assets in good regulatory standing and support production objectives. The ideal candidate will be a self-directed professional with strong communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

General Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage federal, state, and county regulatory filings and authorizations required to operate and maintain the producing asset base, including operator change/transfer filings, well status changes, sundry notices, and renewals.
• Manage the regulatory workflow for workovers, recompletions, and other operations on existing wells, as well as plugging and abandonment (P&A) and inactive well compliance.
• Oversee compliance for produced water, saltwater disposal, and Class II injection well operations, including associated permits, reporting, and conditions of approval.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies, including participation in hearings, dockets, and resolution of complex regulatory matters.
• Develop and execute regulatory strategy for the asset portfolio, advising leadership on compliance risk, financial assurance/bonding obligations, and the impact of emerging regulations.
• Partner with land, production, and operations teams to keep wells, facilities, rights-of-way, and easements in compliance and to support production objectives.
• Lead environmental compliance programs, including SPCC, air, water, spill/release reporting, methane, and waste management, maintaining a strong record of regulatory performance.
• Build and maintain tracking systems to ensure timely, accurate regulatory and reporting submissions and to monitor permit conditions and deadlines.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party consultants, attorneys, and contractors supporting filings, surveys, environmental analyses, and regulatory strategy.
• Provide regulatory and environmental due diligence in support of acquisitions, divestitures, and other transactions, and manage the regulatory transfer of acquired assets.
• Support emergency response, incident tracking, and health and safety compliance in coordination with field and operations teams.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative developments, interpret new and changing requirements, and communicate impacts and required actions to internal stakeholders.
• Participate in regular management, asset team, and field meetings to support operational alignment.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned.