Environmental Permitting Specialist

Plains All American•Midland, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports environmental permitting and compliance activities for pipeline and facilities projects in the Southwest Division (SWD), primarily in Texas and New Mexico. This entry-level role assists senior environmental staff with consultant coordination, regulatory compliance support, tracking environmental deliverables, and document and invoice management.

Requirements

5+ years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field
Interest in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
Basic knowledge of NEPA, Clean Water Act (CWA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required (up to 30%)
Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment

Responsibilities

Support environmental permitting for projects on federal, state, and private lands
Assist with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and New Mexico State Land Office (SLO) requirements
Coordinate with external consultants to compile environmental and permitting documents
Support compliance with Bureau of Land Management (BLM), State Land Office (SLO), US Army Corps (USACE), and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) requirements
Establish a working relationship with key personnel at regulatory agencies.
Coordinate with internal project teams to support routing guidance and schedules
Track environmental deliverables, permit status, and agency requests
Maintain organized project files and records
Support Oracle invoicing and purchase order (PO) tracking