Environmental Health and Safety Regulatory Analyst

COMPANY PROFILE

Diversified Energy Company is a U.S.-based independent energy company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol "DEC." Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Diversified acquires, operates and optimizes long-life natural gas and oil assets, supported by integrated midstream and marketing operations. Our disciplined approach focuses on improving the environmental and operational performance of the assets we operate and, at the end of their productive lives, retiring them safely and responsibly. With field operations across major energy-producing regions of the United States, our teams are committed to safe, efficient and responsible operations.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The EHS – Regulatory Senior Analyst will take DGOC’s Environmental, Health, Safety and Regulatory processes, data management and analytics to the next level in a rapidly growing company. This new position is responsible for optimizing regulatory filing, reporting and data visualization processes, and for aligning people, processes and systems with the company’s goals and values.

The analyst compiles, analyzes and reports EHS Regulatory information, data and expenditures; designs workflows and data systems that reduce risk; prepares regulatory filings with state agencies across DGOC’s operating area; and manages Notices of Violation (NOVs) for Diversified and Next LVL from receipt through closure.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Filings and Compliance

• Prepare regulatory filings with state agencies, including well transfers, plugging, registrations, permits and approvals.

• Assist in preparing environmental reports and permit applications.

• Assess assigned work for compliance with EHS Regulatory rules, regulations, policies and laws.

• Participate in assessments, validations, improvement initiatives and the implementation of corrective actions.

Notice of Violation (NOV) Management – Diversified and Next LVL

Manage the full lifecycle of NOVs issued by state regulatory agencies to Diversified and Next LVL:

• Receiving – Receive and log every NOV, recording the issuing agency, cited regulation, affected well or asset, and response deadline.

• Assigning – Review each NOV and assign corrective-action tasks to the appropriate Operations or Plugging personnel, with clear requirements and due dates.

• Workflow management – Track corrective actions, follow up with assigned personnel and escalate as needed to assure each violation is closed by the agency deadline.

• Agency closure – Prepare and submit closure letters with supporting documentation to the regulatory agency, and keep records of each NOV’s resolution.

Incident Reporting and Notification Systems

• Own the EHS Regulatory incident reporting system.

• Own the process of automating regulatory notification systems and help develop these tools.

Data Management, Analytics and Reporting

• Compile, organize, analyze, maintain, update and report EHS Regulatory information, data and expenditures.

• Design and maintain workflows and data management systems that reduce risk, based on an understanding of the exposure associated with recordkeeping and data management in EHS Regulatory programs.

• Lead and participate in EHS Regulatory data integration efforts; develop and maintain databases and statistics that support staff, operations and corporate programs.

• Make use of existing data sources, identify data gaps, and develop new workflows and data collection channels.

• Validate data quality and resolve discrepancies.

• Build interactive reports and visualizations from data aggregated across multiple systems.

• Gather data and maintain records for tracking EHS corporate metrics.

Collaboration, Projects and Program Support

• Organize, schedule and complete moderately complex projects and assignments on time, with some direction and periodic review.

• Collaborate with operations and EHS teams to meet area and departmental goals.

• Serve as a resource for supported staff, with emphasis on data management and associated systems.

• Identify EHS Regulatory problems, help make decisions and recommend solutions.

• Assist in the strategic development of EHS Management Systems.

• Participate in multiple EHS programs in support of staff, assets and the company.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Client Focus – Maintains regular contact with internal and external clients, follows up to ensure their needs are met, and keeps them updated on progress.

• Creativity and Innovation – Builds on ideas and solutions proposed by others to improve current approaches.

• Impact and Influence – Anticipates reactions and considers other viewpoints when formulating responses.

• Proactivity and Self-Motivation – Works toward pre-defined goals and is motivated by tracking progress against them.

• Project Management – Oversees project plans for medium-scale projects, monitoring progress, resources and quality and adjusting as needed.

• Teamwork – Initiates collaboration, involves others and takes on additional responsibilities to achieve team and organizational goals.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Certifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health, Safety or a related discipline is helpful for advancement.

• Relevant professional certifications are a plus.

Experience and Industry Knowledge

• 5+ years of experience in the natural gas and oil production industry, with a focus on regulatory work.

• Working knowledge of state regulatory systems in OH, PA, WV, VA, KY and TN, including familiarity with the PA regulatory environment and required filings.

• Familiarity with the operator name change process, permit transfers and other requirements associated with acquisitions and divestitures.

• Familiarity with the EHS Regulatory support model (required).

• Working knowledge of gas and oil operations and their implications for compliance with environmental, health, safety and regulatory laws.

• Strong working knowledge of EHS statistics, management and analysis, including occupational health and OSHA.

• Working knowledge of environmental and regulatory reporting processes and software.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel and Power BI (required).

• Proficiency with SharePoint and data systems such as incident tracking, production reporting and Enertia.

• Advanced analytics skills, including assembling data from multiple systems into reports, presentations and dashboards.

Professional Attributes

• Self-starter who learns new subjects quickly, stays flexible, and adapts to drive improvement and mastery.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Takes direction well and works effectively in a team environment.

• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills; bases recommendations on analysis of relevant information rather than personal bias.

• Strong desire to identify and apply state-of-the-art practices, especially in data management.

• Ability to focus available resources to achieve goals and overcome obstacles when executing projects.

• Sound understanding of the legal boundaries of the work.

• Strong understanding of company business objectives.

• Commitment to full disclosure of all pertinent facts while maintaining confidentiality.

Office Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 

• Prolonged periods working at a desk in front of a computer. 

Additional Requirements:  

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.