Underground Injection Control (UIC) Regulatory Lead (CCS
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Engineering
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Environmental Engineer
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Underground Injection Control (UIC) Regulatory Lead (CCS)Location:
Spring, TX, US, 77389
Company Name:
Exxon Mobil
About us
At Exxon Mobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to Exxon Mobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together .
About Houston
Exxon Mobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.
By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.
The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.
The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.
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What Role You Will Play on Our TeamExxon Mobil Low Carbon Solutions is seeking an experienced UIC Regulatory Lead to help drive the advancement of our Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) portfolio along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
In this role, you will lead regulatory strategy and execution for Underground Injection Control (UIC) programs, with a focus on Class VI permitting, compliance, and operational optimization. You’ll play a critical leadership role connecting subsurface, wells, operations, and regulatory teams—ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient CO₂ storage at industrial scale.
You will also serve as a key interface with regulators, helping shape the evolving CCS regulatory landscape while delivering best-in-class permitting outcomes.
What You Will Do- Own compliance with UIC permit requirements across a growing CCS portfolio
- Lead development and submission of permit applications, amendments, and renewals
- Ensure high-quality technical content (e.g., subsurface modeling, well design, monitoring plans, risk assessments)
- Drive continuous improvement in permitting efficiency and quality
- Oversee regulatory compliance across the full project lifecycle, including monitoring, reporting, and verification
- Engage regulators proactively to support timely approvals and influence policy evolution
Drive Cross-Functional Integration
- Partner with subsurface, wells, environmental, and project development teams to align technical and regulatory requirements
- Support design of monitoring, surveillance, and seismic programs to optimize performance within regulatory frameworks
- Integrate permitting timelines into broader project execution plans
- Advise business and commercial teams on regulatory risk, timelines, and feasibility
Build External Relationships & Industry Presence
- Develop strong, trusted relationships with regulatory agencies
- Represent Exxon Mobil in industry forums, technical working groups, and regulatory discussions
- Monitor…
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