Permitting Specialist

Position Summary

Ensures compliance with permitting and environmental regulatory requirements for upstream operations. Responsible for preparing, submitting, and tracking regulatory permit applications, managing deadlines, and coordinating with internal teams and external agencies to ensure timely approvals. Supports the development of permitting strategies, maintains accurate permit records, and monitors regulatory changes that impact permitting requirements. Collaborates with operations, environmental, and legal teams to ensure alignment with applicable federal, state, and local permitting standards. This position reports to the Regulatory Manager and is located in downtown Houston, TX. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews and applies understanding of laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to upstream oil and gas operations 

• Ensure the organization is compliant with legislation and regulations pertinent to upstream oil and gas operations 

• Participates in assigned projects and initiatives, demonstrating initiative and enthusiasm for regulatory work 

• Builds foundational knowledge of regulatory practices and the company’s structure and objectives 

• Uses training and internal knowledge to analyze data and recommend basic regulatory solutions 

• Schedules & completes projects under guidance, ensuring alignment with operational goals 

• Collaborates with team members to seek guidance & strengthen communication skills 

• Begins connecting operational & economic impact to regulatory process improvements 

• Supports compliance across the company and regional initiatives 

• Takes direction, asks clarifying questions, and prepares clear written & verbal analysis 

• Begins to develop an understanding of the data needed to complete common permits (APDs, sundries, renewals, spud notifications), and assist with data entry 

• Collaborates with outside departments to maintain and update regulatory information in relevant databases 

• Monitors regulatory deadlines, including hearings and permit expirations 

• Obtain all permits to ensure state and federal compliance as directed 

• Provides instruction to operations teams on regulations and permitted activities 

• Other duties as required

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field required

• 1 year of experience in regulatory, compliance, or related legal field

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

• Ability to analyze basic compliance data and assist in simple audits

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company 

• Ability to meet deadlines 

• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant oil & gas experience

• Oil & Gas experience and knowledge of current Oil & Gas related laws and regulations

EEO Statement:

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.