Oil And Gas (Petroleum) Regulatory Expert / Consultant

Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Regulatory Expert / ConsultantFull-timeProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. With a reputation for its strong CONUS/OCONUS practice spanning six solution areas, ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Human Capital.
ProSidian Seeks a Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Regulatory Expert / Consultant [541690 Contract Contingent] located in Cape Town South Africa to support an engagement for U.S. Govt. International Technical Assistance Program (ITAP) providing assistance on technical, regulatory, environmental, and financial management for national development on a range of energy and non-energy resources. Key Areas of Focus: 1) policy, legal, and regulatory reform; 2) technical, operational, and economic analysis; 3) financial mechanisms and market creation; 4) economic management, transparency and fiscal policy; 5) environmental impacts and social and community issues related to resource development.
Candidates shall work to support requirements as a Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Regulatory Expert / Consultant and provide industry technical expertise, experience, training, and support with Energy, Extractives, and Renewable Energy concerns related to Regulatory concerns covering the direct and indirect Regulatory impacts of energy acquisition, transport, production and use related to and resulting from the Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Industry. This position requires comprehensive knowledge within various functional areas that meet objectives and ensure compliance with Regulatory processes, standards, and policies.
Assigned job duties may support stakeholder Regulatory Compliance functional areas such as sampling, data capture, data analysis/decision support, documentation, report preparation, or related areasAssist in the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure awareness of and compliance with requirements of the projectConducts scientific studies and investigations in accordance with established procedures and apply precedent and standards in analyzing and interpreting data to provide technical guidance to stakeholder field personnelDevelop and oversee the use of appropriate procedures and guidelines, review documents for accuracy, and may act as a team lead or technical advisor on small projectsDevelops solutions to problems encountered and coordinates various technical aspects of work to ensure compliance with all contractual, statutory and regulatory requirements and proceduresPrepares, coordinates, or supervises the preparation/completion of technical Regulatory resource reports, resource agency consultations, Regulatory permit applications, and acquisition of applicable Regulatory clearances and approvals.Provide Regulatory policy advice, assistance, training, and support for compliance programs through inspections of permitted projects, management of stakeholder Regulatory Inspection staff, and/or submittal of requisite compliance reports.Provide Regulatory policy advice, assistance, training, and support for project planning activities to assess and relay applicable Regulatory permit/approval requirements, and maintain project budgets and schedules.Provide Regulatory policy advice, assistance, training, and support to assists in the development of, and facilitate presentations and training on, various Regulatory related topics to the Oil and Gas Industry.Provide technical and/or functional support to stakeholder Regulatory Compliance Teams and prepare, interpret, and/or review correspondence, calculations, proposals, plans, specifications, investigations/studies, surveys, reports, structures, and/or systemsReviews and manages contractor work to ensure services are performed according to applicable Regulatory specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.Provide insight into regulatory processes, pricing, supply and demand dynamics, market design, fuel sourcing, financing, technologies, and operations to help our clients thrive in an ever-changing environment.Provide primary research, training, and support on a wide range of program activities for various Regulatory related topics to the Oil and Gas Industry.Communicate and collaborate with other Environmental and Regulatory Specialists to ensure consistency in project execution.The Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Regulatory Expert / Consultant shall have Minimum of Ten (10) years of consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position.
An Accredited Master's Degree or Recognized Law Degree from an accredited college or university in Energy Policy, Engineering, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or a closely related field with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public administration.An Accredited Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education with Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of directly related work experience involving environmental regulations impacting the Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Industry.Candidates should be comfortable with quantitative analysis, public speaking, advocacy group engagement, and environmental issues.Demonstrated interest in energy and economic development policies, in particular, focused on regulatory aspects of Energy, Extractives, and Renewable Energy integrationEnergy, Extractives, and Renewable Energy regulatory expertise with Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Industry experience developing regulations and standardsExperience should include drafting and negotiating purchase and sale, joint development, participation, famous/farming, operating, transportation and gathering agreements, oil & gas leases, and related documentation.Knowledge/familiarity with energy policy and business models of organizations that govern energy regulatory affairs, including Regulatory Commissions and governing bodies for Environmental Conservation, resource management, and others.Strong organizational, program management, teambuilding, communication, and facilitation skills with ability to present in public forumsAs a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.
CORE COMPETENCIES Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leaderLeadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiativesBusiness Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and peopleCommunication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writingMotivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutionsAgility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streamsJudgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramificationsOrganization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasksOTHER REQUIREMENTS Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectorsCuriosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well togetherHumility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a differenceWillingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroomBENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:
Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives.Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs.401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees.Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life.Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success.Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements.ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days.Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client.Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis.Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply
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