LNG Regulatory Strategy Director & Agency Lead

NextDecade Payroll Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Director of Regulatory to manage federal regulatory authorizations, agency relationships, and regulatory strategy for LNG facility development and expansion. You will lead filings, coordinate with FERC, PHMSA, USCG, DOE, and other agencies, and advise leadership on regulatory risk and expectations.

The role collaborates with Operations, HSSE, Engineering, Environmental, Legal, and Project teams to ensure compliance with regulatory commitments and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Geology or a related field.
• At least eight years of relevant experience managing federal regulatory authorizations and agency relationships.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Strategy and Agency Interface: serve as the primary resource on federal regulatory requirements for LNG facility development and expansion.
• Authorizations and Regulatory Filings: lead preparation, coordination, and submission of regulatory applications, amendments, and reports.
• Construction and Commissioning Oversight: partner with Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning teams to address regulatory issues.
• Regulatory Governance and Change Management: monitor regulatory developments and communicate them to internal stakeholders.
• Leadership and Development: lead, coach, and develop Regulatory personnel and manage resources.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

FERC expertise

Agency interface

Regulatory filings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological/Environmental/Engineering/Geology

Job description

NextDecade, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Director of Regulatory to manage federal regulatory authorizations, agency relationships, and regulatory strategy for LNG facility development and expansion. You will lead filings, coordinate with FERC, PHMSA, USCG, DOE, and other agencies, and advise leadership on regulatory risk and expectations.

The role collaborates with Operations, HSSE, Engineering, Environmental, Legal, and Project teams to ensure compliance with regulatory commitments and