Underground Injection Control (UIC) Regulatory Lead (CCS)

Exxon Mobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

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Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Workplace Flexibility

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Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking an experienced UIC Regulatory Lead to drive regulatory strategy for Underground Injection Control programs focused on Class VI CCS permitting across the U.S. Gulf Coast.

You will lead permit development, ensure high-quality technical content, and engage regulators to shape policy and secure timely approvals. The role requires 10+ years in relevant fields, a strong regulatory background, and the ability to collaborate across subsurface, wells, and environmental teams in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, environmental science, or related field.
• 10+ years in subsurface, wells, environmental, or regulatory roles.
• Direct experience with UIC permitting, CCS projects, or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of Class VI UIC regulations (EPA/state primacy).
• Experience drafting or reviewing technical permit components (AoR modeling, well design, monitoring).
• Ability to work across disciplines in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Own compliance with UIC permit requirements across a growing CCS portfolio.
• Lead development and submission of permit applications, amendments, and renewals.
• Ensure high-quality technical content (subsurface modeling, well design, monitoring plans).
• Drive continuous improvement in permitting efficiency and quality.
• Oversee regulatory compliance across the full project lifecycle, including monitoring, reporting, and verification.
• Engage regulators proactively to support timely approvals and influence policy evolution.
• Partner with subsurface, wells, environmental, and project teams to align regulatory requirements.
• Represent ExxonMobil in industry forums, technical working groups, and regulatory discussions.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to inform strategy and best practices.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering/related)

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Underground Injection Control (UIC) Regulatory Lead (CCS)

Location: Spring, TX, US, 77389

Company Name: ExxonMobil

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together .

About Houston

ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

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What Role You Will Play on Our Team

ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions is seeking an experienced UIC Regulatory Lead to help drive the advancement of our Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) portfolio along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

In this role, you will lead regulatory strategy and execution for Underground Injection Control (UIC) programs, with a focus on Class VI permitting, compliance, and operational optimization. You’ll play a critical leadership role connecting subsurface, wells, operations, and regulatory teams—ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient CO₂ storage at industrial scale.

You will also serve as a key interface with regulators, helping shape the evolving CCS regulatory landscape while delivering best-in-class permitting outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Own compliance with UIC permit requirements across a growing CCS portfolio
• Lead development and submission of permit applications, amendments, and renewals
• Ensure high-quality technical content (e.g., subsurface modeling, well design, monitoring plans, risk assessments)
• Drive continuous improvement in permitting efficiency and quality
• Oversee regulatory compliance across the full project lifecycle, including monitoring, reporting, and verification
• Engage regulators proactively to support timely approvals and influence policy evolution

Drive Cross-Functional Integration

• Partner with subsurface, wells, environmental, and project development teams to align technical and regulatory requirements
• Support design of monitoring, surveillance, and seismic programs to optimize performance within regulatory frameworks
• Integrate permitting timelines into broader project execution plans
• Advise business and commercial teams on regulatory risk, timelines, and feasibility

Build External Relationships & Industry Presence

• Develop strong, trusted relationships with regulatory agencies
• Represent ExxonMobil in industry forums, technical working groups, and regulatory discussions
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to inform strategy and best practices

About You

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, environmental science, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in subsurface, wells, environmental, or regulatory roles
• Direct experience with UIC permitting, CCS projects, or closely related regulatory frameworks
• Strong knowledge of Class VI UIC regulations (EPA and/or state primacy programs)
• Experience developing or reviewing technical permit components (e.g., AoR modeling, well design, monitoring plans)
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines in a complex, matrixed organization
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct involvement in Class VI permit applications and approvals in the U.S.
• Experience in CCS project development and integrated workflows
• Familiarity with MRV frameworks and EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (Subpart RR)
• Understanding of adjacent low-carbon sectors (e.g., hydrogen, CDR, geothermal)
• Experience influencing regulatory policy or participating in industry advocacy
• Advanced degree in a relevant technical or business discipline

Why Join Us?

At ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions, you’ll be part of a team advancing technologies and projects that play a critical role in reducing emissions at scale. This role offers the opportunity to directly shape regulatory frameworks and enable large-scale carbon storage projects that matter—for industry, communities, and the future of energy.

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as "Flex your Day", providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
• Please note benefits are subject exclusively to the terms of each plan’s governing documents and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

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