Permitting Lead — Oil & Gas Projects

Infinity Natural Resources; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinity Natural Resources, based in Morgantown, WV, is seeking a Permitting Specialist to own surface permitting across Appalachian Basin operations. You will independently prepare permit applications, work with regulatory agencies to maintain project schedules, and serve as the permitting lead for assigned projects.

You will collaborate with engineering, surface operations, regulatory, and environmental teams to ensure complete, accurate packages and timely approvals.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in oil and gas permitting, operations, regulatory compliance, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of surface permitting processes and applicable regulations.
• Ability to read plats, engineering drawings, and technical documents.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and tracking databases.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare and submit permit applications for oil & gas activities.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Review regulations to ensure full compliance of applications.
• Maintain permit logs and track approval timelines for operations.
• Collaborate with engineering, surface operations, regulatory, and environmental teams on packages.
• Participate in pre-application meetings with agencies to streamline processes.
• Research and resolve moderately complex permitting issues and inquiries.
• Ensure timely renewal, amendment, or closure of permits as required.
• Provide training and guidance to junior permitting staff.

Skills

Oil & gas permitting

Regulatory compliance

Reading drawings

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Database tracking

Tools

Database tracking systems

Job description

Infinity Natural Resources, based in Morgantown, WV, is seeking a Permitting Specialist to own surface permitting across Appalachian Basin operations. You will independently prepare permit applications, work with regulatory agencies to maintain project schedules, and serve as the permitting lead for assigned projects.

You will collaborate with engineering, surface operations, regulatory, and environmental teams to ensure complete, accurate packages and timely approvals.