Regulatory Specialist

Regulatory Specialist

JOB-10045171

Anticipated Start Date

10/27/2025

Location

The Woodlands, TX

Type of Employment

Direct Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a private oil and gas exploration company founded in 1999, focused on identifying and developing oil and gas reserves in the Gulf of Mexico using advanced technology and expertise.

Job Summary

The Regulatory Specialist is responsible for regulatory/technical problem solving and completion of detailed technical documents for offshore shallow-water oil and gas drilling operations.

Job Description

• The Regulatory Specialist is responsible for the preparation of regulatory documents required for offshore shallow-water oil/gas drilling operations, follow-through, and ultimate approval of these submittals.
• Documents that the Regulatory Specialist should have extensive knowledge of, and will complete, include the following:
  • Applications and Reports:
    • BSEE, BOEM, USCG applications for well work, inclusive of shallow-water drilling, Emergency Evacuation Plans applications, and Rig Books.
    • Well Reports, including Rig Move Reports; End of Operations Report; Well Potential Test Reports; Bottom Hole Pressure Surveys; Well Activity Reports, which will include reviewing daily reports.
    • Maintaining the status of wells for a specific Area and work closely with engineers on deadlines and rig schedules.
  • Additional duties:
    • “On-call” duties, consisting of taking calls after business hours when appropriate.
    • Update, maintain, and assist in organizing regulatory network files and other documentation requirements.
    • Research and refine understanding of regulatory processes, conduct regulatory research.
    • Other duties may be assigned.

Skills Required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Regulatory, preferably in Oil & Gas drilling.
• Excellent knowledge of various permitting processes involved with oil/gas drilling
• Strong knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations.
• Strong understanding of the responsibilities of the following regulatory agencies: BSEE, BOEM, and the United States Coast Guard.
• Knowledge and experience in using BSEE’s TIMs Web and eWell applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Lexco OWL etc.
• Willingness and ability to research and understand regulations.
• Ability to interpret plats and wellbore diagrams.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to effectively interact with all levels of company personnel.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to be on-call after business hours as needed.

Education/Training/Certifications

• College degree preferred and/or equivalent experience in oil and gas regulatory

Additional Requirements

• Some travel to meet with regulators may be required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.