Develops and commercializes technology to locate and extract naturally occurring underground hydrogen cleanly and cost‑effectively.
Serve as the primary liaison between Koloma’s internal teams and external regulatory or community stakeholders to align permitting and exploration objectives
Lead the coordination, preparation, and submission of permits required for exploration and development activities across federal, tribal, state, and local jurisdictions
Advise cross-functional teams on regulatory pathways, permitting risks, and compliance considerations throughout project planning and execution
Contribute to the development and refinement of stakeholder engagement plans, supporting collaboration with community partners and local officials ahead of operations
Ensure compliance with all applicable permitting requirements and maintain active relationships with regulatory agencies, including BLM, BIA, and state, tribal, or local authorities
Travel regularly (up to 50%) to field locations to oversee permitting, stakeholder, and compliance activities
Demonstrates adaptability, team-oriented disposition, and ability to work and collaborate with a diverse group of energy professionals and stakeholders
Minimum 8 years of experience in land and or regulatory departments in an energy development company such as oil and gas, mining or geothermal
Experience building relationships with external stakeholders, state/county/municipal officials and community partners
Experience with multi-disciplinary oil and gas or renewable energy development teams
This role will require travel up to 50% of the time
Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Land Management, Environmental Science or another relevant field
Direct experience with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Land Management agencies is strongly preferred
Strong, proven experience navigating regulatory requirements for permitting energy projects within federal, tribal, and state environments
Ability to prioritize and efficiently manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
Koloma provides exceptional benefits including healthcare, vision, and dental and a retirement plan
This is an in-office role in Denver, CO. Koloma supports flexible schedules and remote work where practical, but maintaining our strong culture, focus, and momentum requires team members to be in-office for up to 80% of working hours
Industry-competitive compensation with significant stock option upside