Regulatory Analyst

Job Description Company Information

QB Energy is a Denver-based upstream natural gas company committed to delivering value through responsible acquisition, development, and production that benefits both shareholders and stakeholders by operating efficiently, sustainably, and with cutting-edge technology.

QB Energy operates in the Piceance Basin of Western Colorado, currently operating about 400,000 net acres. The company develops and operates upstream gathering, compression, processing, and fractionation assets, with a focus on safety, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Initiatives such as zero‑flaring, methane emissions reduction, water recycling, and wildlife mitigation help minimize footprint while maximizing long‑term value.

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. 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.

• 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:
  • BLM APDs (digital Form 3160-3), BLM Notice of Intent and Subsequent Report Sundries (digital Form 3160-5), BLM SF 299 Rights-of-Way (ROW), BLM Notice of Staking (NOS) and BLM Completion Reports (digital Form 3160-4)
  • 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)
  • Garfield County, Rio Blanco and Mesa County Land Use Applications
• Organize and track permit Conditions of Approvals (COAs) attached to approved permits and communicate to internal stakeholders
• Draft BLM ROW Plans of Development, BLM Reclamation Cost Estimates for ROWs, and BLM Surface Use Plans of Operations for BLM APDs.
• Review survey plats for accuracy, permit compliance, and consistency and quickly request 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
• Maintain familiarity with the applicable BLM Resource Management Plans (RMPs) as they relate to QB Energy’s acreage position in Colorado
• 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 Manager or Director of Stakeholder Affairs.

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• 5+ years of Regulatory experience in the oil and gas industry

• 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

• 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…