Regulatory Analyst

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The Analyst Regulatory will ensure regulatory compliance from well authorization through the oil/gas well production cycle, file appropriate permits and documentation with regulatory agencies, and interact with government agencies.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• File drilling permits
• This includes having an understanding of lease, unit and allocation boundaries
• Working with multiple disciplines to ensure accuracy before permitting
• Ability to comprehend complex permitting issues
• P-16s, P-12s, SWR 37s, SWR 38s and SWR 40s
• Review as drilled plats provided by survey company
• Must be able to comprehend off-lease locations versus on-lease locations and how they affect the drilling plans
• Interact with the drilling and land departments to make sure drilling path is correct and we do not have encroachment issues, etc.
• Handle completion filings to State organizations (Railroad Commission)
• This will consist of using critical thinking skills to assess each wellbore to make sure that we have complied with all RRC regulations to include:
• Understand drilling, completions and workover functions to organize work and stay in front of daily operations
• Ensure quality of work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to communicate clearly and interact with other departments and discuss issues that may arise
• Review documentation submitted to Diamondback by third parties and have the ability to correct and review information independently
• Must have a working knowledge of current Railroad Commission rules
• Responsible for filing UIC permits – collecting and reviewing all data before the application is submitted
• Must be able to work independently with minimal direction
• Overall comprehension of how daily operations run from staking a well through plugging a well
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Apply knowledge and use critical thinking skills to achieve work responsibilities
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of Analyst level work or three (3) years of Regulatory experience
• Must have a working knowledge of drilling, completions, land and general oil and gas operations
• Must have a working knowledge of current Railroad Commission rules
• Must have prior experience filing UIC permits
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must have strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
• Must be able to demonstrate integrity, trust, and respect for team and leadership
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred
• Permian basin experience preferred
• Motivated self-starter capable of performing with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Familiar with oilfield terminology and operations
  
  

Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify.