Oil & Gas Regulatory Analyst

Company: Prairie Operating Co LLC
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Title: Department: Oil & Gas Regulatory Analyst Regulatory Location: Denver Reports to: Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000 Job Summary The Regulatory Analyst is responsible for state and federal permitting and tracking approvals for Colorado oil and gas development as it relates to ECMC, Relevant Local Government and BLM Federal permits and reporting. Ensures compliance with ECMC, Relevant Local Government and BLM Federal regulations and any Conditions of Approval (COA) assigned to permits. Assist in developing processes for permitting under new ECMC rules or any Relevant Local Government. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Carry out permitting objectives and work with staff on these objectives Accurately, timely and correctly file Federal, Relevant Local Government, and ECMC permits and track approvals for the following permits: ECMC Forms; 2 (Permit to Drill), 2A (Oil and Gas Location Assessment), 4 (Sundry Notice), 5 (Drilling Completion Report), 5A (Completed Interval Report), 6 (Well Abandonment), (9) Transfer of Operator) 10 (Certification of Clearance/Change of Operator), 12 (Gas Facility Registration), 17 (Bradenhead Test), 21 (Mechanical Integrity Test), 26 (Source of Produced Water), 42 (Field Operations Notice) and 44 (Flowline Reporting) Weld County Land Use Applications and WOGLA Applications Organize and track permit Conditions of Approvals (COAs) attached to approved permits and communicate to internal stakeholders Review survey plats for accuracy, permit compliance, and consistency and quickly requesting corrections from external stakeholders Review, correct and track edits made to survey plats as they relate to the ECMC, BLM or Relevant Local Government permitting Establish and maintain productive working relationships with federal, state, and local regulators regarding regulatory compliance and permitting Attend relevant agency meetings, including onsite visits, and document discussions Advise operations team on corrective actions and the applicability of the various federal, state, and local rules; strategically develop creative solutions to compliance issues Other permitting duties as assigned by Regulatory Affairs and Operations teams. SKILLS AND Abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities at once Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work with different departments at various levels in the Company Ability to react quickly to changing priorities and project timelines Solid organizational, planning, and analytical skills, ethical orientation and attention to detail Ability to be a positive representative of the Company both internally and externally Ability to always work with respect and cooperation with fellow employees Specialized Knowledge Strong familiarity and understanding of regulatory language and the ability to quickly identify enforcement deviations Knowledge and experience in filing required Federal and county or municipal forms Experience in surface use planning and permitting well pads, pipelines, access road, and ancillary facilities; in addition to securing permitting variances Must possess a knowledge of “cradle to grave” oil and gas permitting Demonstrated understanding of filing and acquiring permit approvals for surface and downhole oil and gas operations under the ECMC Rules, Federal rules and regulations, and Relevant Local Government or municipalities including, but not limited to: ECMC Rule Series 200-1200 with an extensive knowledge of the 300 & 400 series Weld County Oil and Gas Regulations and land use codes Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. 5 years of experience in the oil and gas sector or similar industries. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities Work environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The noise level in the office environment is usually quiet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Physical Demands May require occasional lifting of heavy objects. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Travel requirements Occasional travel to field locations Employee Benefits Prairie Operating Employee Co., LLC offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status. Prairie Operating Employee Co., LLC reserves the right to modify this job description at its discretion at any time. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.” Powered by JazzHR Tc94wDFT6b

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