Environmental/Regulatory Specialist

Job Snapshot
Location:	Worldwide
Employee Type:	Full-Time
Industry:	Oil and Gas
Manages Others:	No
Job Type:	Engineer
Education:	Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, environment science or related field
Travel:	Some
Salary:	Varies by region and experience level

Summary

Environmental and regulatory specialists may have engineering or geology backgrounds, or they may come from one of the many environmental or science disciplines, including biology, hydrology, and marine science, or they may be lawyers. These personnel are typically part of a project team with responsibility for assuring that all environmental requirements are met. In some companies, they may be charged with developing innovative ways of managing wastes or emissions that will enhance project economics as well as environmental protections. Regulatory specialists often work closely with government oversight agencies to assure that projects are conducted to the satisfaction of the regulator. As oil and gas resources are developed in areas far from existing infrastructure, environmental specialists may have significant challenges to overcome to remain in compliance with requirements developed for areas where laboratories (for testing) and disposal sites are readily available. They may also have responsibility for working with indigenous communities and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). In developed areas, they may have responsibility for community outreach programs.

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