Permitting Specialist

Infinity Natural Resources, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); Hybride; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. seeks a Permitting Specialist to own surface permitting across the Appalachian Basin.

You will prepare and submit permit applications, work with regulatory agencies to maintain project timelines, and lead permitting efforts for assigned projects in collaboration with engineering, surface operations, regulatory, and environmental teams. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, excellent organization, and the ability to manage multiple permits with accuracy

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in oil and gas permitting, operations, or regulatory compliance preferred.
• 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 skills.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Permitting expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Outils

Microsoft Office

Database tracking

Description du poste

Infinity Natural Resources (NYSE: INR), is an oil and gas exploration and production company deeply rooted in the Appalachian Basin. Headquartered in Morgantown, WV, we are committed to responsible energy development, operational excellence, and strong environmental stewardship across our growing operations in Ohio and Pennsylvania. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work environment, a team dedicated to innovation and safety, and our strong connection to the Appalachian Basin, the region we proudly call home and operate within.

The Opportunity

Infinity Natural Resources is seeking a Permitting Specialist to take ownership of surface permitting across our Appalachian Basin operations. In this role, you'll independently prepare and submit permit applications, work directly with regulatory agencies to keep projects on track, and serve as the go-to permitting lead for assigned operational projects. You'll partner closely with engineering, surface operations, regulatory, and environmental teams to ensure every application package is complete, accurate, and moves through the process efficiently. If you thrive on solving regulatory puzzles, building strong agency relationships, and keeping complex projects organized, this is a great next step for your permitting career.

Location

This position may be based out of either our Morgantown, WV or Canonsburg, PA office, with periodic travel (up to 20%) to field sites and agency offices across our Ohio and Pennsylvania operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Independently prepare and submit permit applications for a variety of oil and gas operational activities.
• Coordinate directly with regulatory agencies to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and ensure timely permit approval.
• Review and interpret applicable regulations to ensure compliance across all applications.
• Maintain accurate permit logs, track approval timelines, and communicate status updates to the operations team.
• Collaborate with engineering, surface operations, regulatory, and environmental staff to ensure complete and accurate application packages.
• Participate in pre-application meetings with agencies to streamline the permitting process.
• Research and resolve moderately complex permitting issues and regulatory inquiries.
• Ensure timely renewal, amendment, or closure of permits as required.
• Provide training and guidance to junior permitting staff on procedures and best practices.
• Serve as the permitting lead for assigned operational projects, reporting status to asset development leadership.

Your Background

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 20% to field sites and agency offices.
• Ability to perform light work, including occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity.
• Ability to operate standard office/computer equipment.

Infinity Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].