Upstream Oil & Gas Regulatory SME Michigan
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Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an Upstream Oil & Gas Regulatory Subject Matter Expert with deep Michigan regulatory expertise. This individual will provide technical leadership, regulatory strategy, and client-facing advisory support focused on upstream oil and gas operations. The role supports project delivery, business development, and regulatory risk management across exploration, drilling, production, and remediation activities.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Serve as the regulatory SME for upstream oil & gas activities in Michigan
Advise clients on permitting, compliance, enforcement risk, spill response, and remediation strategy
Lead regulatory assessments, audits, corrective action programs, and closure planning
Interface directly with state and local regulatory agencies
Monitor regulatory trends, enforcement priorities, and rulemakings
Support proposal development, client negotiations, and strategic growth initiatives
Mentor and develop internal technical staff
STATE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Michigan EGLE oversight of upstream oil & gas operations under NREPA Part 615 and associated administrative rules
Spill reporting, investigation, and remediation obligations under NREPA Parts 201 and 31 including due care and corrective action standards
Regulatory support for plugging & abandonment, legacy site remediation, and enforcement coordination with the Oil, Gas, and Minerals Division
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Bachelors degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field
15+ years of upstream oil & gas regulatory experience
Demonstrated leadership in remediation, spill response, and enforcement negotiations
Excellent technical writing and executive communication skills
Willingness to travel
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Benefits:
401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
Paid time off Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices
Salary Range: $94,050 $156,750.00 based on experience and location.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.