Principal Regulatory I (MX) @ Woodside Energy Limited

About Woodside We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a positive work environment. We recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate. Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges globally.

• Refer to our corporate website for more information about our different locations and projects: https://www.woodside.com/what-we-do About the Role Provide regulatory expertise to the Trion Project team on regulatory matters.
• Assist with regulatory and permitting activities with key government agencies and officials for operations in Mexico.
• Develop and execute a regulatory planning strategy to ensure all regulatory requirements have been identified and are included in the planning for the operations and ensure key internal stakeholders are familiar with issues that will or may impact planned operations.
• A pre-requisite for the role is a high degree of fluency in written and oral Spanish and English – i.e. a capability to proficiently communicate in Spanish and English and accurately translate from Spanish to English and vice versa.
• Duties and Responsibilities ACCOUNTABILITIES Coordinate and plan regulatory submissions to ensure timely and accurate preparation and submittal of documentation.
• Support and keep current the Regulatory Management Framework
• Monitor and analyze proposed regulations to determine the potential impact on the business
• Prepare and coordinate the review of proposed regulatory positions in cooperation with functional teams
• Prepare and submit comments to Governments expressing Company position in cooperation with functional teams
• Support the business by identifying improvements to enhance the timeliness and effectiveness of the permit application process.
• Facilitate the legal and regulatory requirements associated with delivery of new projects through coordination with relevant subject matter experts.
• Coordinate productivity improvements for regulatory compliance management activities.
• Maintain and drive continuous improvements to regulatory compliance systems.
• Pursue improvements to the process of compliance assessment
• Prepare and communicate timely alerts to senior management regarding emerging regulatory issues with potential to impact the business.
• Prepare and issue regular reports to senior management highlighting the status of regulatory compliance across the business and report on all regulatory activities that will or may potentially impact operations in Mexico.
• Maintain compliance registers, including tracking of regulatory approvals.
• Ensure Regulatory obligations are uploaded into the company action tracker
• Coordinate the permitting process with ASEA, SENER, CNE and other Agencies as required; including activities related to exploration, drilling, development and production operations
• Conduct periodic regulatory audits to verify compliance and report on current status/gaps or whenever there are changes to applicable laws
• Provides advice and input to the sub-contractors on relevant regulatory issues, as appropriate.
• Represent the company in key regulatory stakeholder meetings, including meetings with government agencies, local content committees, non-governmental organizations and communities to ensure alignment of project and operational objectives.

Specific accountabilities

• Conduct compliance assurance reviews applicable to Subsurface requirements
• Provide regulatory expertise in the implementation of subsurface regulations
• Provide technical interpretation of the regulatory guidelines focused on production before and after the measurement points
• Provide technical interpretation of the regulations applicable to commercialization of hydrocarbons
• Provide technical interpretation of the regulations applicable to marketing issues, including import and export.

Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• Law degree or bachelor's degree with knowledge of business law or
• Engineering or Science Degree with proved regulatory experience Experience & Technical Competencies:
• Minimum 10 years Upstream and/or Midstream (Oil & Gas) Regulatory Experience
• Demonstrated experience working with Oil and Gas International Regulations and Mexico regulatory requirements
• Expertize in Mexico oil and gas measuring mechanisms
• General knowledge of seismic, exploration projects, drilling, shore base, development and/or production operations.
• Proficiency and knowledge of oil and gas Operation Procedures
• Ability to travel internationally and manage multiple assignments
• Strong Communication and Presentation skills Proficiency in English is preferred Resumes are required to be submitted in English Role Location: Mexico City Aviso de privacidad dirigido - Candidatos a Puestos de Trabajo aviso-de-privacidad-dirigido-candidatos-a-puestos-de-trabajo-spa-sin-link.pdf Recognition and Reward What you can expect from us:
• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture.
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values.

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce. Diversity encompasses various differences, including but not limited to differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education.

Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of respect, trust and belonging, where people feel enabled to be their best and authentic version of themself. We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 10/28/26. Click APPLY to submit your application Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.