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Job Summary
The HSE Environmental & Regulatory Supervisor for Murphy's US Onshore-Eagle Ford Shale (EFS) Field operations area directs the Houston office and field-level HSE E&R personnel in their respective job functions to assure the Company's EFS operations in South Texas are conducted in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, particularly the rules of the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Additionally, the Onshore E&R Supervisor oversees all regulatory and environmental filings required to maintain development and production operational plans as scheduled and without undue delay for assured compliance, maximum profitability, and enhanced value to the Company in pursuing its onshore development objectives. The role also directs resolution of environmental issues via compliance and remedial measures specifically arising out of operational impacts to the physical environment such as leaks and spills, and strategizes to reduce the risk future such impacts, consistent with the Company's internal policies regarding environmental and regulatory best practices, social responsibility, and sound corporate governance. Additionally, the E&R Supervisor directs annual compilation of data documenting reportable spills, flared gas volumes, and E&P waste generation, aggregated over our EFS, GOM and Canadian operations, to include in Murphy's yearly Sustainability Report and to track progress with the Company's ESG goals and objectives.
The Regulatory & Environmental Advisor - US Onshore EFS will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remote.
Responsibilities
Incident reporting - Assures reporting of incidents such as spills and fires as legally required to RRC, TCEQ, EPA, et al., and assists in assessing environmental and economic impact of incidents, determining if reportable quantity to require such reporting to avoid fines and other sanctions.
ESG initiatives - Assists the Company's ESG Team in maintaining the highest level of adherence of ESG (environmental, social initiatives, and governance) standards, and tracking of progress consistent with those goals via data compilation and analysis, and both internal and external auditing of those efforts.
Flaring compliance - Directs permitting, reporting, tracking, and RRC hearings as needed, to assure all RRC-jurisdictional flaring of natural gas is in strict compliance with RRC rules and guidance, works actively with EFS Ops to reduce or avoid excess flaring through innovative solutions and use of alternative technologies as feasible, and maintains records of flaring events to properly document same for annual reporting and ESG evaluation.
RRC Critical Infrastructure Designation (CID) - Advises EFS Ops as to appropriate RRC weatherization requirements for EFS field facilities and equipment designated as "critical infrastructure" based on their ability to reliably deliver natural gas to adequately fuel the Texas ERCOT electrical grid generation infrastructure during extreme hot and cold weather events, and directs filings with the RRC to document those CID compliance efforts.
Pipeline Safety Compliance - Directs compliance with all federal and state pipeline safety rules and regulations governing permitting and safety compliance requirements for the operation and maintenance of the Company's extensive production piping infrastructure in the EFS Field area, including fielding routine and annual inspections and assuring compliance filings for those assets.
NOV resolution - Directs tracking of notice of violations (NOVs) from RRC, TCEQ and other agencies issued to the Company, working to resolve and limit any sanctions that the governing authority may consider or levy.
Agency Interactions - Schedules and conducts technical conferences as needed with RRC and TCEQ to discuss Company-specific operational issues to achieve Company operational objectives within the governing agency compliance structure.
Weekly reporting to HSE E&R manager and to direct reports - Maintains an updated weekly report of all environmental and regulatory matters the Onshore E&R is handling, documenting the efforts to address and resolve those matters timely and in compliance with the agency rules applicable to the given matter in the most feasible and economic effort.
Regulatory and Environmental Site Assessments (Field-level RSAs and ESAs) - Routine for all construction projects, directs HSE personnel in coordinating with outside environmental consultants for RSAs and ESAs that evaluate compliance with laws and regulations governing siting of facilities and potential impacts to protected waters, endangered specifies, migratory birds, cultural artifacts, etc., as to the specific site location of the construction.
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans - Directs HSE personnel in their work with consultants in preparing SPCC plans required by federal and state laws, assures plans are updated as needed, and assists with training of staff to be knowledgeable in the implementation of and compliance with such plans.
Incident Management and Remediation - Coordinates with HSE Onshore Team and consultants at Field-level in remediation case management of operational spill incidents as required by state law and lease terms, including accurately and timely reporting incidents, assistance with planning and sampling protocols, contacting consultants to conduct remediation as needed, onsite supervision of work obo Company, directing the drafting and filing of a closure report with the agency after remediation is completed in compliance with the applicable regulatory and lease standards, and participating in post-incident root cause analysis.
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) management - Coordinates with consultants to establish a list of leases with H2S increases per monthly production data averages, schedules Tutwiler field testing by third party services, and updates and files RRC H-9 forms with test results as needed for H2S compliance certification.
Pit maintenance and inspections for water and flowback storage - Submit RRC filings to allow construction of Company-operated produced water / frac flowback pits and freshwater storage ponds, assist in quarterly inspections and RRC-required annual inspection, assuring pit liner integrity and compliance with other RRC requirements and the Company's internal standards for pit maintenance, appropriate signage, and onsite safety equipment.
Waste management - Assists Field Maintenance and Operations in the management of generated waste subject to regulation, including ensuring proper labeling and proper handling, coordinating for any necessary waste sampling, evaluation of sampled waste streams for potential hazardous designation, and transportation and disposal of waste offsite is pursuant to proper manifest documentation.
Contract waste facility auditing - Assists consultants with audits of new and existing waste management contractors used by Company to assure compliance with applicable regulations and Company standards, and in maintaining Field area map of locations for approved waste vendors.
Air emissions compliance - Directs HSE air compliance personnel in assuring full compliance with EPA and TCEQ air regulations and permits, and timely filings with those agencies as per required periodic reporting and responses to any investigations and citations as need be submitted.
Air emissions monitoring - Directs and assists HSE field specialist and maintenance personnel with FLIR camera monitoring of sites for emissions testing, including AVO testing for leak detection, provides support as requested for Company's participation in various environmental initiatives with trade association air emissions committees, and provides input for various agency emissions reporting such as for greenhouse gases and natural gas flaring.
Annual budgeting - Coordinates development of annual budget for HSE Onshore E&R Team per the Company's financial budgeting guidelines, providing financial inputs as needed within the scope of the position's responsibilities within the HSE Department procurement and expenditure structure and procedures, and oversight of expenditures from allotted budget funds.
Trade association representative - Serves as the Company's trade association representative as to the Company's membership in such trades, as TXOGA, API, Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition, Independent Producer's Forum, et al., to provide input in cooperation with other oil and gas operators on major governmental initiative that affect the oil and gas industry.
General Reporting - Otherwise provides input as needed in the preparation and submission of environmental and regulatory reports within the position scope of responsibilities (e.g., SARA Tier 2 for chemical inventories, Texas groundwater conservation district as per water usage, etc.).
Industry benchmarking - Assists in data acquisition and compilation to conduct environmental trend analysis for compliance improvement and performance benchmarking among peer upstream companies.
E&R Team file management - Maintains and updates technical files and tracking sheets as necessary as to data, records, and documents related to compliance, inquiries, and approvals per the RRC, TCEQ and other regulatory agencies.
Qualifications/Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 15 years' experience working in onshore field regulatory plans and permitting with 5 years of supervisory experience
Knowledge of BSEE and BOEM permitting requirements, including experience preparing and making regulatory submittals
Knowledge of Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Strong communication, interpersonal, administrative, organizational, and leadership skills
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 15 years' experience working in onshore field regulatory plans and permitting with 5 years of supervisory experience
Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Murphy Oil Corporation's business success
Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust
Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of MOC
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PURPOSE
We believe in providing energy that empowers people.
MISSION
We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.
VISION
We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.
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