Regulatory Analyst

Company Information

QB Energy is a Denver-based upstream natural gas company committed to delivering value through responsible acquisition development and production that benefits both shareholders and stakeholders by operating efficiently sustainably and with cutting-edge technology.

QB Energy operates in the Piceance Basin of Western Colorado currently operating about 400000 net acres. The company develops and operates upstream gathering compression processing and fractionation assets with a focus on safety environmental stewardship and community engagement. Initiatives such as zero-flaring methane emissions reduction water recycling and wildlife mitigation help minimize footprint while maximizing long-term value.

Job Summary

The Regulatory Analyst is responsible for state and federal permitting and tracking approvals for Colorado oil and gas development as it relates to ECMC Relevant Local Government and BLM Federal permits. Ensures compliance with ECMC Relevant Local Government and BLM Federal regulations and any Conditions of Approval (COA) assigned to permits. Assist in developing processes for permitting under new ECMC rules or any Relevant Local Government.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out permitting objectives and work with staff on these objectives
• Accurately timely and correctly file Federal Relevant Local Government and ECMC permits and track approvals for the following permits:

o BLM APDs (digital Form 3160-3) BLM Notice of Intent and Subsequent Report Sundries (digital Form 3160-5) BLM SF 299 Rights-of-Way (ROW) BLM Notice of Staking (NOS) and BLM Completion Reports (digital Form 3160-4)

o ECMC Forms; 2 (Permit to Drill) 2A (Oil and Gas Location Assessment) 4 (Sundry Notice) 5 (Drilling Completion Report) 5A (Completed Interval Report) 6 (Well Abandonment) (9) Transfer of Operator) 10 (Certification of Clearance/Change of Operator) 12 (Gas Facility Registration) 17 (Bradenhead Test) 21 (Mechanical Integrity Test) 26 (Source of Produced Water) 42 (Field Operations Notice) and 44 (Flowline Reporting)

o Garfield County Rio Blanco and Mesa County Land Use Applications

• Organize and track permit Conditions of Approvals (COAs) attached to approved permits and communicate to internal stakeholders
• Draft BLM ROW Plans of Development BLM Reclamation Cost Estimates for ROWs and BLM Surface Use Plans of Operations for BLM APDs.
• Review survey plats for accuracy permit compliance and consistency and quickly requesting corrections from external stakeholders

o Review correct and track edits made to survey plats as they relate to the ECMC BLM or Relevant Local Government permitting

• Maintain familiarity with the applicable BLM Resource Management Plans (RMPs) as they relate to QB Energys acreage position in Colorado
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with federal state and local regulators regarding regulatory compliance and permitting
• Attend relevant agency meetings including onsite visits and document discussions
• Advise operations team on corrective actions and the applicability of the various federal state and local rules; strategically develop creative solutions to compliance issues
• Other permitting duties as assigned by Regulatory Manager or Director of Stakeholder Affairs.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors Degree required

Experience:

• 5 years of Regulatory experience in the oil and gas industry

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities at once
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work with different departments at various levels in the Company
• Ability to react quickly to changing priorities and project timelines
• Solid organizational planning and analytical skills ethical orientation and attention to detail
• Ability to be a positive representative of the Company both internally and externally
• Ability to always work with respect and cooperation with fellow employees

Specialized knowledge:

• Strong familiarity and understanding of regulatory language and the ability to quickly identify enforcement deviations
• Knowledge and experience in filing required Federal and county or municipal forms
• Experience in surface use planning and permitting well pads pipelines access road and ancillary facilities; in addition to securing permitting variances
• Must possess a knowledge of cradle to grave oil and gas permitting
• Demonstrated understanding of filing and acquiring permit approvals for surface and downhole oil and gas operations under the ECMC Rules Federal rules and regulations and Relevant Local Government or municipalities including but not limited to:
• BLM Onshore Orders 1-2 6-7; 43 CFR& 3175 NTL 3A The Gold Book Standard for Surface Use Operations
• ECMC Rule Series 200-1200 with an extensive knowledge of the 300 & 400 series
• Garfield County Rio Blanco and Mesa County Land Use Codes

Compensation

The base compensation for this role in this location is targeted between $95000 and $159000 annually. Final offer amounts and role seniority are determined by multiple factors including experience and expertise and may vary from the range listed above.

Benefits and Perks

As an employee of QB Energy youll enjoy an impressive benefits package:

• Medical Plan: QB Energy offers multiple medical plans to choose from

o Lowest level plan premiums are covered at 100% for employees and dependents

• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Long-term disability life insurance and AD&D covered by QB Energy
• 401k plan: QB Energy matches 100% of employee contributions up to the first 6% of compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Paid parking or RTD pass
• Onsite gym
• Cellphone reimbursement

Work Conditions

Location:

This position is in Denver CO. Candidates currently residing in locations outside of daily commuting distance will be considered however it is the expectation that the selected individual will be available at the work location.

Work Environment:

This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside an office space wherein employees may be provided a public workstation (cubicle) or private office. From time to time the role will require field visits where exposure to extreme weather conditions fumes airborne particles vibrations dust electrical charges and other unforeseen exposures may be encountered.

Physical Demands:

In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job the employee is required to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time. While at work sites the employee will be expected to walk and stand. Individuals might be asked to climb balance stoop kneel crouch reach and/or crawl. Individuals might be required to lift carry push or pull up to 50 the performance of this position.

Position Type and Working Hours:

This is a full-time position. Core work hours are from 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday Thursday and 8:00am 12:00pm on Friday. Employees must be capable and willing to work overtime as required and to participate in occasional meetings events seminars conferences or other activities outside of typical work hours. Employees responsible for project operations are expected to monitor and in some cases respond to emails calls or texts outside of business hours.

Travel:

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training seminars field visits or visits to onsite locations.

Additional Information

Disclaimer:

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The Company reserves the right to change or assign additional duties responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.

Hiring Practices:

QB Energy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) marital status ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact HR Manager at .

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