Regulatory Affairs Staff Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY:
Targa Resources is seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Staff Specialist who is responsible for managing regulatory permitting, compliance, reporting, monitoring and agency relations activities associated with acid gas injection (AGI) wells, underground hydrocarbon storage wells, H2S gathering systems, and related infrastructure. This position serves as the primary regulatory liaison for state regulatory agencies, including the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC), New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD), Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR), and Mississippi Oil and Gas Board (MSOGB).
The role reports through the Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) Team and is responsible for supporting the lifecycle of injection and storage assets through permitting, compliance assurance, monitoring and reporting programs, emergency planning, and regulatory advocacy while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Land/ROW, Commercial, and Legal teams. The position also supports carbon management and acid gas injection initiatives through development and implementation of Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) plans and other regulatory programs.
JOB DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare, submit, and manage permits, authorizations, amendments, and regulatory filings associated with:
Acid Gas Injection (AGI) wells in Texas and New Mexico.
Class II injection wells and associated surface facilities.
Underground hydrocarbon storage wells and storage caverns in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
H₂S gathering systems and associated facilities.
Develop permitting strategies and secure regulatory approvals for drilling, workovers, recompletions, conversions, plugging activities, and facility modifications.
Prepare and submit permit applications and supporting technical documentation to state regulatory agencies.
Coordinate technical reviews with Engineering, Operations, Environmental, Legal, and Land/ROW teams to support permitting activities and operational expansions.
Manage regulatory approvals associated with new projects, facility modifications, well interventions, and operational changes.
Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal regulations governing injection wells, storage wells, H₂S operations, and associated facilities.
Track permit conditions, regulatory commitments, compliance obligations, reporting deadlines, and renewal requirements.
Ensure well records, pressure tests, mechanical integrity tests (MITs), monitoring data, surveys, monitoring and surveillance reports, storage well compliance reports, and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Develop, implement, and maintain Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) plans supporting acid gas injection, carbon management, and underground injection projects.
Maintain records and documentation demonstrating compliance with approved monitoring and verification requirements.
Prepare permit applications and compliance documentation associated with H₂S gathering systems regulated under Texas Railroad Commission Rule 3.106.
Develop, maintain, and periodically update H₂S Contingency Plans in accordance with Texas Railroad Commission and New Mexico Oil Conservation Division requirements.
Coordinate H₂S hazard assessments, emergency planning requirements, public protection measures, and operational notifications.
Coordinate responses to agency inquiries, compliance reviews, notices, and information requests.
Represent the company during agency meetings, inspections, hearings, technical reviews, and compliance discussions.
Manage regulatory correspondence and facilitate resolution of compliance issues.
Monitor emerging regulatory developments and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
Evaluate existing and proposed regulations affecting injection well, storage well, H₂S, and carbon management operations.
Identify compliance risks and develop corrective actions where necessary.
Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to ensure regulatory requirements are incorporated into project planning and execution.
Maintain complete and auditable regulatory files, permits, approvals, agency correspondence, compliance records, contingency plans, and testing documentation.
Ensure data integrity in regulatory databases and document management systems.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management or a related field.
Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in oil and gas regulatory affairs, permitting, compliance, underground storage, storage operations, or related functions
Working with Class II injection wells and associated regulatory programs.
Strong Knowledge and application working directly with the Texas Railroad Commission and New Mexico Oil Conservation Division.
Preparing and managing regulatory permit applications and compliance programs.
Working with midstream, natural gas, NGL, storage, injection, or carbon management operations.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
The ability to work within a collaborative team environment, with demonstrated personal drive and initiative to achieve goals while serving as an SME and mentor.
Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise judgement and common sense.
Intermediate level desktop computer skills using Intelex, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% travel requirement to company locations.
Regular and reliable attendance.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.