Regulatory Consultant IV

Airswift; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional development support

Job summary

A leading energy services firm is looking for a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to provide critical guidance throughout offshore projects in the Gulf of America. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in upstream oil and gas, and possess extensive knowledge of federal regulations such as BSEE, BOEM, and USCG. Strong communication skills and the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously are essential. Competitive benefits and support for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in upstream oil & gas.
• Track record of developing relationships with federal regulatory agencies.
• Strong foundation in offshore engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory guidance to engineering and project teams.
• Serve as liaison with federal regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and file various permits for offshore operations.

Skills

Regulatory guidance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Spotfire

SharePoint

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing guidance and regulatory support throughout the Gulf of America offshore organization through all phases of projects to advise and ensure compliance with government regulations.

POSITION PROFILE

• Advising/Consulting - 40%
• Managerial - 0%
• Technical - 50%
• Business - 10%
• TOTAL - 100%

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide regulatory guidance to engineering, operations, and project teams during concept selection, FEED, and execution phases.
• Serve as regulatory liaison with BSEE, BOEM, & USCG on projects where required
• Responsible for preparing and filing various permits including but not limited to Structural Applications (new installations, modifications, abandonments), DWOPs/SDWOPs, Life Extension, Pipeline Applications (Installation, Modification, & Decommissioning)
• Track and manage regulatory deliverables and ensure compliance with permit conditions.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess potential impacts to the company's offshore operations.
• Develop and maintain permitting workflows, templates, and best practices.
• Assist in the preparation of training presentations and documents for asset and operational teams where needed.
• Responsible for representing the company's interest in various matters in key industry trade organizations and workgroups by articulating the company's position as needed.
• Availability to assist with on-call requests including weekend regulatory support tied to projects

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Education: Bachelors degree (Engineering discipline preferred) or equivalent work experience.

Professional/Technical Knowledge:

• Track record of developing relationships with industry and working directly with federal regulatory agencies (preferably with BOEM, BSEE, & USCG)
• Extensive knowledge of BSEE, BOEM, and USCG regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of ABS Rules
• Extensive knowledge of CVA & I3P requirements
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with industry standards and guidelines (ex: API, ASME, etc.)
• Working knowledge of offshore environmental requirements
• Working knowledge of HSE and Risk
• Experience with deepwater projects and floating production systems.
• Strong foundation in offshore engineering principles, particularly related to subsea pipelines, fixed and floating structures, HPHT, and deepwater development planning.

Professional / Technical Qualifications/Licences/Certifications: T2 training preferred, Professional Engineer (PE) license or advanced degree preferred

Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years in upstream oil & gas

• Advanced working knowledge of GOA regulatory processes specific to BSEE, BOEM, & USCG regulatory agencies
• Strong analytical and organization skills along with demonstrated ability to support multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate at various levels of the organization to articulate complex regulatory/policy issues in a concise and accurate manner
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex situations, navigate the changing regulatory landscape, and proactively identify potential impacts from proposed legislation and policies
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with Public Speaking
• Proficient computer skills and understanding of IT systems; Strong skills in Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Spotfire, SharePoint, etc.)