What are the responsibilities and job description for the HSE-Regulatory Specialist position at OU ENERGY MANAGEMENT ALUMNI ASSOC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
About Foundation
Foundation Energy Management LLC is an oil and gas exploration company headquartered in Addison, TX. We operate and manage producing properties located across multiple basins for our institutional limited partners.
Position Summary
The HSE Regulatory Specialist is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance across upstream oil and gas operations, including drilling, completions, production facilities, and associated midstream assets. This position supports compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, with emphasis on air quality compliance.
The role will work closely with operations, engineering, and leadership to ensure compliance with applicable environmental and safety regulations and to support responsible development and operation of oil and gas assets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Required:
Requirement
Frequency
Description
Lifting/Carrying (up to 20 lbs.)
Frequently
Equipment, tools, sample containers
Walking (uneven terrain)
Frequently
Accessing wellsites, tank batteries, pump jacks
Standing
Frequently
Operating valves, performing inspections
Climbing
Occasionally
Ladder access to tanks and platforms
Kneeling/Crouching
Occasionally
Equipment maintenance at ground level
Working Outdoors
Constantly
Exposure to heat, cold, wind, and weather elements
Exposure to Noise (>85 dB)
Occasionally
Engine noise, compressors—PPE provided
Exposure to Chemical Vapors/Fumes
Occasionally
With appropriate PPE; includes condensate or chemical use
Vision/Hearing Requirements
Required
Must be able to perceive gauges, alarms, and safety signals
Driving Company Vehicle
Daily
Must meet DOT guidelines, if applicable
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Foundation Energy Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Foundation Energy Management LLC is an oil and gas exploration company headquartered in Addison, TX. We operate and manage producing properties located across multiple basins for our institutional limited partners.
Position Summary
The HSE Regulatory Specialist is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance across upstream oil and gas operations, including drilling, completions, production facilities, and associated midstream assets. This position supports compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, with emphasis on air quality compliance.
The role will work closely with operations, engineering, and leadership to ensure compliance with applicable environmental and safety regulations and to support responsible development and operation of oil and gas assets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- -Assist with air permitting and regulatory applicability analyses.
- -Prepare or support emissions inventories, permit applications, and regulatory notifications.
- -Support compliance with air permits.
- -Prepare/submit regulatory reports (e.g., SPCC reviews, waste manifests, Tier II, flaring/emissions logs, completion reports, well test as applicable).
- -Maintain permits/registrations; support updates/modifications.
- -QA/QC incident and audit data.
- -Manage environmental incident investigation, reporting and remediation.
- -Coordinate agency correspondence and inspection logistics.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Safety, or related discipline; or equivalent experience.
- 3-6 years in HSE compliance, regulatory, or reporting roles.
- Direct experience in upstream oil and gas operations.
- Air permitting in Oklahoma and Texas.
- Strong proficiency in MicroSoft Excel, SharePoint, and reporting systems.
- Experience with SPCC, SWPPP, waste tracking, and emissions reporting.
- Familiarity with RMP, PSM and DOT/PHMSA compliance.
- Regulatory reporting & documentation.
- Data management & QA/QC.
- Permit tracking & renewal.
- Training administration & recordkeeping.
- Written communication & attention to detail.
- Cross-department coordination.
Requirement
Frequency
Description
Lifting/Carrying (up to 20 lbs.)
Frequently
Equipment, tools, sample containers
Walking (uneven terrain)
Frequently
Accessing wellsites, tank batteries, pump jacks
Standing
Frequently
Operating valves, performing inspections
Climbing
Occasionally
Ladder access to tanks and platforms
Kneeling/Crouching
Occasionally
Equipment maintenance at ground level
Working Outdoors
Constantly
Exposure to heat, cold, wind, and weather elements
Exposure to Noise (>85 dB)
Occasionally
Engine noise, compressors—PPE provided
Exposure to Chemical Vapors/Fumes
Occasionally
With appropriate PPE; includes condensate or chemical use
Vision/Hearing Requirements
Required
Must be able to perceive gauges, alarms, and safety signals
Driving Company Vehicle
Daily
Must meet DOT guidelines, if applicable
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
- Requires ability to work outdoors in varying conditions during field visits.
- Regular travel to well sites (~5-15%).
- Extended hours may be required for incidents/inspections.
- Exposure to field conditions including noise, dust, extreme temperatures, and inclement weather.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at all times in designated areas.
Foundation Energy Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.