Responsibilities
- Deliver specialized technical knowledge and guidance on regulatory matters tied to energy, extractives, and renewable energy sectors, particularly concerning oil and gas operations.
- Serve in the capacity of a regulatory consultant for oil and gas projects.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory frameworks, policies, and compliance standards.
- Educate and guide professionals across energy and extractive industries.
- Develop and apply technical solutions to complex regulatory challenges.
- Support the execution of regulatory strategies and compliance initiatives aligned with international, federal, state, and local laws.
- Engage effectively with agency representatives and stakeholders to convey regulatory guidance and objectives.
- Offer advisory services to help clients meet legal and regulatory obligations.
- Deliver policy guidance, training, and support across all aspects of oil and gas regulation.
- Help interpret regulations and contribute to creating, evaluating, and applying procedures that ensure regulatory compliance in project execution.
- Support compliance functions including sampling, data collection, analysis, reporting, and documentation.
- Assist in establishing policies and protocols to promote awareness and adherence to project requirements.
- Conduct scientific research and investigations using established methods, applying regulatory standards to inform field operations.
- Create and manage technical procedures, review documentation for correctness, and lead or advise on smaller-scale projects.
- Design solutions for regulatory challenges and coordinate technical components to meet legal and contractual standards.
- Lead or oversee the development of regulatory reports, agency consultations, permit applications, and approval processes.
- Support compliance programs through project inspections, supervision of inspection teams, and submission of required compliance documentation.
- Advise on project planning to identify regulatory requirements and support budget and schedule management.
- Develop training materials and deliver presentations on regulatory topics for industry stakeholders.
- Mentor junior professionals and build team capabilities.
- Provide functional and technical support to compliance teams.
- Review and prepare technical documents, including reports, plans, studies, and specifications.
- Oversee contractor performance to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and project specifications.
- Offer strategic insights into regulatory systems, market dynamics, fuel sourcing, financing, technology, and operations.
- Conduct original research and deliver training on regulatory topics relevant to the oil and gas sector.
Work Arrangement
Remote — Cape Town, South Africa
Other
- This position is contract contingent under NAICS code 541690.
- Supports a U.S. Government International Technical Assistance Program (ITAP).
- Work includes technical, financial, environmental, and regulatory management for national resource development in energy and non-energy sectors.
- Focus areas include regulatory reform, economic and operational analysis, market development, fiscal transparency, and environmental and social impacts of resource extraction.
- Challenges include gaps in technical capacity, revenue management, international legal standards, and environmental safeguards.
- Stakeholders include government officials at all levels, legislators, regulators, and local communities, including vulnerable populations.
