Regulatory Specialist

Job Summary

The Regulatory Specialist is responsible for ensuring company operations comply with all federal, state, and local regulations within the oil and gas industry. This role manages permitting, reporting, compliance and regulatory communications while supporting operational teams with regulatory guidance. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, highly organized, and experienced with the regulatory requirements governing exploration, production, and midstream operations associated with oil and gas development.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and track required regulatory filings, including but not limited to ECMC/BLM APDs, BLM Well Completions Reports, ECMC Form 2As (oil and Gas Location Assessment), ECMC Form 5s (Drilling Completion Report), ECMC Form 5As (Completed Interval Report), ECMC Form 6s (Well Abandonment), ECMC Form 10s (Certificate of Clearance), ECMC Form 17s (Bradenhead Test), ECMC Form 21s (Mechanical Integrity Test), ECMC Form 26s (Source of Produced Water for Disposal), ECMC Form 44s (Flowline Reporting), ECMC Form 42s (Field Operations Notice), etc.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in regulations and communicate impacts to internal teams.
• Organize and track Conditions of Approval (COAs) attached to agency approvals and effectively communicate to internal staff.
• Manage the full lifecycle of permits including applications, renewals, amendments, and expirations.
• Compile and maintain accurate records of agency submittals, approvals, and regulatory correspondence.
• Ability to thoroughly review documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance to internal teams regarding regulatory procedures and requirements.
• Participate in meetings to identify regulatory requirements, risks, and ensure agency approval timelines align with operational schedules.
• Act as a liaison for the company with federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries, notices of violation, and compliance requests.
• Foster positive, professional relationships with regulators, landowners, and internal departments.