Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Position: Regulatory Affairs Staff Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY:

Targa Resources is seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Staff Specialist who is responsible for managing regulatory permitting, compliance, reporting, monitoring and agency relations activities associated with acid gas injection (AGI) wells, underground hydrocarbon storage wells, H2S gathering systems, and related infrastructure.  This position serves as the primary regulatory liaison for state regulatory agencies, including the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC), New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD), Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR), and Mississippi Oil and Gas Board (MSOGB).The

role reports through the Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) Team and is responsible for supporting the lifecycle of injection and storage assets through permitting, compliance assurance, monitoring and reporting programs, emergency planning, and regulatory advocacy while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Land/ROW, Commercial, and Legal teams. The position also supports carbon management and acid gas injection initiatives through development and implementation of Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) plans and other regulatory programs.

JOB DUTIES &

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare, submit, and manage permits, authorizations, amendments, and regulatory filings associated with:

Acid Gas Injection (AGI) wells in Texas and New Mexico.

Class II injection wells and associated surface facilities.

Underground hydrocarbon storage wells and storage caverns in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

H₂S gathering systems and associated facilities.

Develop permitting strategies and secure regulatory approvals for drilling, workovers, recompletions, conversions, plugging activities, and facility modifications.

Prepare and submit permit applications and supporting technical documentation to state regulatory agencies.

Coordinate technical reviews with Engineering, Operations, Environmental, Legal, and Land/ROW teams to support permitting activities and operational expansions.

Manage regulatory approvals associated with new projects, facility modifications, well interventions, and operational changes.

Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal regulations governing injection wells, storage wells, H₂S operations, and associated facilities.

Track permit conditions, regulatory commitments, compliance obligations, reporting deadlines, and renewal requirements.

Ensure well records, pressure tests, mechanical integrity tests (MITs), monitoring data, surveys, monitoring and surveillance reports, storage well compliance reports, and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Develop, implement, and maintain Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) plans supporting acid gas injection, carbon management, and underground injection projects.

Maintain records and documentation demonstrating compliance with approved monitoring and verification requirements.

Prepare permit applications and compliance documentation associated with H₂S gathering systems regulated under Texas Railroad Commission Rule 3.106.Develop, maintain, and periodically update H₂S Contingency Plans in accordance with Texas Railroad Commission and New Mexico Oil Conservation Division requirements.

Coordinate H₂S hazard assessments, emergency planning requirements, public protection measures, and operational notifications.

Coordinate responses to agency inquiries, compliance reviews, notices, and information requests.

Represent the company during agency meetings, inspections, hearings, technical reviews, and compliance discussions.

Manage regulatory correspondence and facilitate resolution of compliance issues.

Monitor emerging regulatory developments and communicate impacts…