Regulatory Specialist

No matter your role at EOG, you’re a business person first. And since we’re all shareholders, we think like owners. We’re entrepreneurs and innovators, not bureaucrats. Our decentralized approach means decisions are made where the work is done by collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams. By remaining humble and intellectually honest, we’ll continue to improve and stay competitive. Our culture drives EOG’s success.

Job description/responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to, coordination, preparation and submittal of oil and gas regulatory applications and notices of work. Should have the ability to permit special projects with minimal direction/supervision; initiate and coordinate project development requirements with company personnel and outside contractors; and assist with training of less experienced regulatory staff. Responsible for interpreting regulatory rules and rule changes and ensuring that they are communicated to and implemented by operational groups. Must be able to recommend changes to procedures in response to regular updates to regulations and advise operational teams on compliance issues. Essential focus will be on communication with local, state and federal regulatory agencies on pre-submission strategies, compliance requirements or clarifications, and follow-up of submissions under review. Core duties include daily interaction with regulatory agencies to obtain appropriate approvals and provide necessary information to the same agencies to comply with the regulatory requirements of all associated projects. Some travel to regulatory agency offices in NM and TX required.

Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in oil/gas regulatory permitting.
• Thorough knowledge of current state, federal, and local laws, rules and regulations related to upstream oil and gas operations. Preference given to candidates with regulatory experience working on federal lands in New Mexico.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills - must be able to effectively communicate deliverables and interact with all levels of the organization, from upper management to field groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, other operational groups, and regulatory officials.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer and database skills.
• Preference given to candidates with bachelor's degree, but degree not required. High school diploma or GED required.

Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.

EOG Resources is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Veterans and Disabled

Highlights of our compensation and benefits package include:

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• Life insurance
• maternity and paternity leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Annual incentive bonus plan
• Employee referral awards program
• Vacation time and holidays
• 64 hours of sick time
• Employee assistance plan
• Tuition reimbursement plan