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Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $170/hour
• Location: The Woodlands, Texas
• Assignment Duration: 12 months+
• Work Schedule: 9/80 hyrid / Tues-Thurs in-office 
• Benefits:  Comprehensive insurance with 401(k) program, PTO & Holidays

• Provide regulatory guidance to engineering, operations, and project teams during concept selection, FEED, and execution phases
• Serve as regulatory liaison with BSEE, BOEM, & USCG on projects where required Responsible for preparing and filing various permits including but not limited to Structural Applications (new installations, modifications, abandonments), DWOPs/SDWOPs, Life Extension, Pipeline Applications (Installation, Modification, & Decommissioning)
• Track and manage regulatory deliverables and ensure compliance with permit conditions
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess potential impacts to Client’s offshore operations
• Develop and maintain permitting workflows, templates, and best practices
• Assist in the preparation of training presentations and documents for asset and operational teams where needed
• Responsible for representing the Client’s interest in various matters in key industry trade organizations and workgroups by articulating the company’s position as needed
• Availability to assist with on-call requests including weekend regulatory support tied to projects

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of ten (10) years in upstream oil & gas
• T2 training preferred, Professional Engineer (PE) license or advanced degree preferred
• Track record of developing relationships with industry and working directly with federal regulatory agencies (preferably with BOEM, BSEE, & USCG)
• Extensive knowledge of BSEE, BOEM, and USCG regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of ABS Rules
• Extensive knowledge of CVA & I3P requirements
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with industry standards and guidelines (ex: API, ASME, etc.)
• Working knowledge of offshore environmental requirements. Working knowledge of HSE and Risk
• Experience with deepwater projects and floating production systems.
• Strong foundation in offshore engineering principles, particularly related to subsea pipelines, fixed and floating structures, HPHT, and deepwater development planning.
• Advanced working knowledge of GOA regulatory processes specific to BSEE, BOEM, & USCG regulatory agencies
• Strong analytical and organization skills along with demonstrated ability to support multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate at various levels of the organization to articulate complex regulatory/policy issues in a concise and accurate manner
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex situations, navigate the changing regulatory landscape, and proactively identify potential impacts from proposed legislation and policies
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong Teamwork skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable with Public Speaking
• Proficient computer skills and understanding of IT systems; Strong skills in Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Spotfire, SharePoint, etc.)
• High School diploma or GED required

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is a global international energy exploration and production company and one of the largest oil producers in the United States.  Founded in 1920, our client’s technical expertise and proven ability to deliver lasting results are the hallmark of their international success.  While manufacturing the building blocks for life-enhancing products, our client utilizes leading edge technologies that grow their business and simultaneously help to advance a lower-carbon world.