Regulatory Specialist – Oil & Gas

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking a Regulatory Specialist for a 6-month contract to support oil and gas operations in Houston. The role focuses on gathering data, preparing regulatory filings, and ensuring timely updates for NM drilling activities, with emphasis on NMOCD and BLM forms.

In-office position at Memorial City, Monday–Thursday schedule with Friday half-day. Candidates should have up-to-date regulatory experience and strong Excel and document management skills to keep filings accurate and

Qualifications

• Regulatory background in oil and gas preferred.
• Experience with NM regulatory filings (NMOCD).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize data and prepare regulatory filings.
• Complete NM and federal regulatory forms for active drilling operations in NM.
• Process BLM Form 3160-4 and 3160-5 filings.
• Coordinate with operations to meet regulatory deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records and compliance documentation.

Skills

Regulatory experience

NMOCD filings

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Peloton WellView

ProdView

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Peloton WellView

ProdView

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

6-Month Contract | $25-$30/Hour | In-Office Memorial City Location Are you an oil and gas regulatory professional who enjoys keeping operations compliant, organized, and moving forward? Join a busy team supporting active drilling operations in New Mexico! Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Regulatory Specialist to help tackle a growing backlog of regulatory filings and provide essential support to the Regulatory and Operations teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with upstream oil and gas regulatory experience who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.

Position Details

• Pay: $25-$30 per hour, depending on experience
• Duration: 3-month contract
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM-11:30 AM
• Location: Memorial City Location / In-office

What You'll Do

• Gather, organize, and enter operational data to prepare accurate regulatory filings and submissions.
• Complete and maintain state and federal regulatory forms for active drilling operations in New Mexico.
• Prepare and process NMOCD forms, including C-103, C-104, and C-105.
• Assist with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) filings, including Forms 3160-4 and 3160-5.
• Coordinate with internal operations teams and other stakeholders to collect required information and meet regulatory deadlines.
• Track filing statuses and follow up with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, and compliance documentation.
• Provide additional administrative and regulatory support to help the team stay current with filing requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Previous regulatory experience within the oil and gas industry, preferably supporting upstream or subsurface operations.
• Familiarity with New Mexico oil and gas regulatory requirements and NMOCD filings.
• Experience preparing BLM Form 3160 series submissions, particularly Forms 3160-4 and 3160-5.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with Peloton WellView and/or ProdView is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, self-directed approach with strong communication and follow-up skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You’ll join a collaborative team that needs your expertise to help streamline regulatory processes and keep active drilling operations on track. If you’re knowledgeable about oil and gas regulatory filings and enjoy stepping in where you’re needed most, we’d love to hear from you!