Entity:Production & OperationsJob Family Group:HSSE GroupJob Description:The GoM E&S Team seeks a Regulatory Compliance Advisor to provide permitting support and regulatory compliance guidance for deepwater oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico. This role will serve as a subject matter expert for Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regulations, permit requirements and compliance, with a primary focus on supporting bp’s deepwater production hubs.Key accountabilities include:
Maintain professional relationships and actively engage with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
Communicate regulatory requirements and compliance obligations to internal stakeholders and ensure follow-through.
Collaborate with various disciplines to compile, prepare and submit permit applications and technical support documents, including, but not limited to:
DOCDs
DWOPs
Pipeline Applications (Lease Term, ROW, Modification and Decommissioning)
RUE Applications (New, Updated or Revised)
Enhanced Oil Recovery Applications
Sensitive Reservoirs
Resource Conservation Information Documentation
FSS Facility As-builts / Modifications
FSS Variances / Extensions / Departures
Casing Pressure Departures
Structural Applications (New, Major Modifications and Minor Modifications)
Surface Commingling
Downhole Commingling
Incident Reports
Maintain and track permit and compliance timelines and obligations.
Provide rotational on-call, after hours and vacation coverage across the entire Regulatory Team (wells and production).
Participate in the GoM Incident Management Team.
Essential Experience and Criteria:
5+ years of experience with Gulf of Mexico deepwater regulatory permitting and compliance.
Knowledge of federal offshore regulations and requirements, particularly 30 CFR 250 and 550.
Able to balance competing priorities with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Proactive personality with a keen sense of initiative, motivation, and drive.
Critical thinker, innovative and agile in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, write and listen in a manner that clarifies issues, promotes closure and delivers information in a clear and concise manner.
Familiar with BSEE eWell and TIMSWEB applications.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Desirable Criteria:
Direct field experience or significant exposure to frontline staff in past roles.
Technical expertise in production operations.
Other:
Role is based in Houston with periodic travel to regulatory agency and industry meetings required.
Why join usAt bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits ( https://exploreyourbenefits.com/landing.html ) to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Travel RequirementUp to 10% travel should be expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocationRemote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills:Air Quality Management, Biodiversity Management, Carbon Management, Chemical hazard management, Community Engagement, Environmental Legal Compliance, Environmental management, Environment and Social Group Reporting, Environment and Social Project Compliance Analysis, Labour rights and modern slavery, Noise emissions management, Remediation Management, Social Impact Management, Social Sustainability, Waste Management, Water ManagementLegal Disclaimer:We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us .If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
