Company & Culture
Ensign Natural Resources is a growth orientated independent E&P company scaling through strategic asset acquisitions and disciplined development. The company is entering its second iteration following the successful divestiture of its prior assets in late 2022. Ensign's operating philosophy centers on capital discipline, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by a management team with over 20 years of experience in the acquisition, development, and exploration of unconventional resources.
At Ensign, attitudes and behaviors that support our culture matter. Employees are expected to foster a culture of personal responsibility, courage and good judgement while pursuing excellence in all efforts through passion, determination, and continuous improvement.
At Ensign, attitudes and behaviors that support our culture matter. Employees are expected to foster a culture of personal responsibility, courage and good judgement while pursuing excellence in all efforts through passion, determination, and continuous improvement.
Major Responsibilities
• Own the full lifecycle of regulatory filings supporting the development program — construction permits, drilling permits, completions, workovers, production facility and pipeline applications, ROW grants, and well, facility, and pipeline abandonments and relinquishments
• Partner with leadership, operations, and technical teams to scope regulatory issues early and drive solutions
• Build and execute the programs, procedures, and training that drive a strong compliance culture across the organization
• Represent the regulatory function in development planning, AFE, and well/facility permitting reviews
• Serve as Ensign's primary point of contact with regulatory agencies — building productive working relationships to secure permits efficiently and resolve compliance issues directly
• Ensure full compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements across drilling, completion, and construction activities
• Manage all annual updates, renewals, and agency reports; proactively brief internal stakeholders on regulatory changes that affect operations
• Maintain a tracking system for all regulatory deadlines and filings, ensuring nothing slips
• Stay current on evolving U.S. onshore regulations and flag emerging risks to the business
• Develop and refine Ensign's internal regulatory standards, policies, and procedures
• Conduct periodic compliance audits to identify gaps and implement corrective action
• Own and maintain Ensign's regulatory compliance plans
• Travel to field locations as needed to support permitting, inspections, and agency interactions
• Conduct all work safely, legally, and in line with Ensign's HSE policies and applicable regulations
• Champion Ensign's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments in day-to-day operations
Education, Experience & Skills
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, geology, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of regulatory and permitting experience supporting U.S. onshore drilling and production operations; Eagle Ford experience strongly preferred
• Deep working knowledge of federal and state permitting regulations governing onshore drilling, completions, and construction — including the Texas Railroad Commission framework
• Proven ability to lead complex regulatory analysis on novel or ambiguous issues, translate findings into practical resolutions, and drive them to closure with minimal oversight
Required Competencies
• Hands-on operator who can zoom out to strategy and back to execution without dropping either
• Energy and credibility to work effectively across every function in the company
• Confidence to challenge assumptions and share a point of view, backed by data
• Excellent analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills with sound business judgment
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of thriving in lean, fast-paced environments
• Track record of delivering results and lifting the team around you
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication
• Systems and process orientation; able to run multiple priorities in parallel without losing the thread
• Self-directed, with a continuous-improvement mindset
• Strong work ethic and high level of personal integrity
Physical Requirements
We Offer
Ensign offers competitive salary, cash bonus and equity plans. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid vacation, sick time, and much more.