You will handle permitting, compliance, and regulatory work for upstream and midstream operations in Colorado, working directly with internal teams and regulators to keep projects moving and operations in compliance.
This role fits someone who knows Colorado oil and gas regulations, uses sound judgment, and can manage several permitting and compliance efforts independently.
What You'll Do- Prepare, submit, and track regulatory permits, applications, and approvals for upstream and midstream operations
- Coordinate permitting and compliance activities with the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC), local jurisdictions, and other agencies
- Manage and support Oil and Gas Development Plan (OGDP), 1041, WOGLA, and other local permitting processes
- Maintain compliance with Weld County permitting requirements and operational commitments
- Monitor permit conditions, regulatory deadlines, inspection requirements, and compliance obligations
- Support upstream compliance activities, including required filings, notifications, and reporting
- Coordinate midstream facility and pipeline permitting and assist with ongoing compliance requirements
- Support compliance with applicable PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and reporting requirements
- Develop and maintain permitting, compliance, and regulatory tracking systems
- Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, inspections, audits, and information requests
- Build working relationships with state, federal, and local regulatory agencies
- Interpret regulatory changes and explain their potential impacts to internal stakeholders
- Partner with operations, engineering, land, and environmental teams on project planning and execution
- Maintain accurate regulatory records, permit files, and supporting documentation
- Identify compliance risks and recommend practical solutions
What You'll Bring- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Engineering, Geology, Public Administration, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of Colorado oil and gas regulatory experience
- Experience supporting upstream and midstream operations
- Experience working directly with Colorado regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions
- Strong knowledge of ECMC permitting, compliance requirements, and agency correspondence
- Experience supporting OGDP, 1041, and WOGLA permitting efforts
- Knowledge of Weld County permitting requirements and regulatory processes
- Strong knowledge of upstream oil and gas operations and associated regulatory obligations
- Experience supporting midstream and pipeline permitting and compliance activities
- Working knowledge of PHMSA pipeline regulatory requirements
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects, priorities, and regulatory deadlines
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background screening
- Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship
Compensation and BenefitsTarget cash compensation for this role is $90,000-$130,000 per year. Final offers depend on factors including experience and expertise and may vary from this range.
- Multiple medical plan options, with lowest-tier plan premiums covered at 100% for employees and dependents and buy-up plan premiums covered at 75%
- HSA with employer contributions and FSA options
- Dental coverage, with base plan premiums covered for employees and dependents and a buy-up option covered at 75%
- Vision plans
- Employer-paid long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
- 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 4% of compensation
- Paid time off, sick time, and a paid volunteer day
- Onsite gyms, paid parking or an RTD pass, and cellphone reimbursement
Schedule and Location- Location: Denver, CO. Candidates outside daily commuting distance will be considered, but must be available at the work location. Relocation and travel assistance are not provided.
- Hybrid: This role may combine in-office and remote work. The schedule will be set based on business and department needs. Remote days require a suitable work environment and availability during normal business hours.
- Hours: 9/80 schedule, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on working Fridays. Overtime, occasional events outside typical hours, and after-hours responses may be required.
- Travel: Less than 10%, including occasional work site visits. Overnight stays may be required for training, seminars, or field visits.
Work Environment and Physical DemandsThis is primarily an office-based role, with periodic field visits. Field conditions may include extreme weather, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, dust, and electrical charges. The role requires the visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and use a computer for long periods. At work sites, you will walk and stand and may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, or crawl, and to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lb.
