Contact: Stephanie Jones
Send Resumes to: S.Jones@brunel.net (ABSOLUTELY NO C2C)
Job Title: Regulatory Advisor/Environmental Project Manager
Client: Upstream Oil & Gas
Contract Type: W2 (Contract Role)
Location: Hobbs, New Mexico (Office role, not field-based)
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule (9 hours/day for 9 days, with the 10th day off)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Environmental Analyst III to join our Remediation & Reclamation team, specializing in post-plugging site reclamation for an Upstream Oil & Gas client. This role involves managing both contractor oversight and ensuring strict regulatory compliance in New Mexico.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with reclamation of sites post-plugging in compliance with NMOCD, SLO, and BLM regulations for Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO).
- Draft, review, and execute Reclamation Plans, ensuring all actions are implemented effectively.
- Coordinate with field crews to complete reclamation activities, including excavation, reseeding, and waste disposal.
- Ensure all contractor activities meet safety, documentation, and financial goals while maintaining full compliance with environmental regulations.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects and adjust to shifting priorities as needed.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, contractors, regulatory bodies, and landowners to ensure project success.
- Interpret and apply rules from regulatory bodies like RRC, TCEQ, NMOCD, and EPA to ensure site reclamation adheres to legal requirements.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Familiarity with New Mexico oil & gas reclamation standards and experience managing contractors in a similar role.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of regulatory requirements from NMOCD, BLM, and SLO.
- Technical Skills: Experience with reclamation practices, excavation, and facility design.
- Communication Skills: Ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Compliance Skills: Strong problem-solving and technical translation skills to ensure adherence to local and federal regulations.
Benefits:
- Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision plans available from day 1.
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