Regulatory Manager

Aris Water Solutions (NYSE: ARIS) is a leading, growth-oriented environmental infrastructure and solutions company that directly helps our customers reduce their water and carbon footprints. Our saltwater disposal services, integrated pipelines, and related infrastructure creates long-term value by delivering high-capacity, comprehensive produced water management, recycling, and supply solutions to operators in the Permian Basin areas. We are dedicated to providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions while maintaining the highest standards of environmental responsibility.

About the Opportunity

This Regulatory Manager role is in the Houston, TX office and will report to the Senior Vice President of Land, Legal and Regulatory. Aris is seeking someone who will ensure regulatory and environmental compliance for Salt Water Disposal wells and recycle water infrastructure in New Mexico and Texas. Duties may include filing appropriate permits and documentation with regulatory agencies, managing and mentoring regulatory staff members, and facilitating future Salt Water Disposal areas by obtaining injection and drilling permits. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who desires a dynamic role that involves leading a team and working with multiple functions within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring regulatory and environmental compliance for Salt Water Disposal wells and recycle water infrastructure, including the filing of appropriate permits and documentation with regulatory agencies,
• Frequent interaction with the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division and Texas Railroad Commission as required to support project requirements.
• for various regulatory compliance programs, including Acquisitions, Divestitures, Pipelines, Underground Injection Control, Flaring, Surface Commingling, Operator Renewals, Well Integrity Tests, Plugging Reports, and Annual Well Test Reports.
• Oversee, maintain, and train staff on completion and filing of P-18’s, H-5’s, H-10’s, etc. and any other monthly/annual data required by regulatory agencies.
• Respond to requests from regulatory agencies and assist Senior Management with preparations for interface with the Aris board on regulatory matters.
• Keep abreast of regulatory provisions, trending practices, and mentor regulatory staff on regulatory matters and rule changes.
• Facilitate future Salt Water Disposal development areas and obtain any permits including UIC, drilling and any other required documentation for development of new infrastructure

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Eight (8 ) years of experience within a Regulatory Analyst role or higher in oil and gas or midstream operations
• Prior experience supervising a team
• This individual must be willing to learn in a time sensitive environment
• This individual must be able to recommend, develop and support implementation of new processes to benefit the Regulatory Department
• Demonstrate advanced project management and analytical skills
• Have familiarity with Microsoft applications
• Must be able to work independently, be self-motivated, and willing to work after hours as needed to meet deadlines
• Must be able to relate to other people and maintain good relationships with coworkers across company discipline and regulatory agencies
• Must be able to respond appropriately to constructive criticism
• Salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience

Benefits

We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to our culture through competitive pay and benefits packages and ongoing career development.

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Disability Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Career Progression
• Tuition Reimbursement

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Aris Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age / All other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.