REGULATORY SPECIALIST

Description:

Job Summary:

The Regulatory Specialist is responsible for regulatory/technical problem solving and completion of detailed technical documents for offshore shallow-water oil and gas drilling operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- The Regulatory Specialist is responsible for the preparation of regulatory documents required for offshore shallow-water oil/gas drilling operations, follow-through, and ultimate approval of these submittals.

- Documents that the Regulatory Specialist should have extensive knowledge of, and will complete, include the following:

Applications and Reports:

- BSEE, BOEM, USCG applications for well work, inclusive of shallow-water drilling, Emergency Evacuation Plans applications, and Rig Books.

- Well Reports, including Rig Move Reports; End of Operations Report; Well Potential Test Reports; Bottom Hole Pressure Surveys; Well Activity Reports, which will include reviewing daily reports.

- Maintaining the status of wells for a specific Area and work closely with engineers on deadlines and rig schedules.

Additional duties:

- “On-call” duties, consisting of taking calls after business hours when appropriate.

- Update, maintain, and assist in organizing regulatory network files and other documentation requirements.

- Research and refine understanding of regulatory processes, conduct regulatory research.

- Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

Education:

- College degree preferred and/or equivalent experience in oil and gas regulatory

Experience:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Regulatory, Oil & Gas drilling.

Regulatory Knowledge:

- Excellent knowledge of various permitting processes involved with oil/gas drilling

- Strong knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations.

- Strong understanding of the responsibilities of the following regulatory agencies: BSEE, BOEM, and the United States Coast Guard.

- Knowledge and experience in using BSEE’s TIMs Web and eWell applications.

Technical Skills:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Lexco OWL etc.

Core Competencies:

- Willingness and ability to research and understand regulations.

- Ability to interpret plats and wellbore diagrams.

- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to effectively interact with all levels of company personnel.

Communication Skills:

- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

- Ability to be on-call after business hours as needed.

Travel:

- Some travel to meet with regulators may be required.