26-648.B1 - Environmental Specialist

Hilcorp•Andrews, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a field-based role that manages environmental compliance and requires strong communication skills between the Houston office and field operations staff. The Environmental Specialist will coordinate and provide environmental technical support to field operations, engineering, and regulatory personnel. This role requires the ability to perform job functions independently and manage task assignment and completion with limited supervision. The specialist will also be available 24 hours a day for on-call questions and emergencies.

Requirements

3+ years related work experience in an environmental specialist/compliance role.
Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and applicable software.
Experience interacting, advising, negotiating, and communicating effectively.
Experience with soil and groundwater sampling techniques and protocols.
Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and standards and their applicability to operations.
Ability to evaluate, research, and interpret governmental regulations, equipment performance manuals, regulatory agency guidance and instructions, reports, correspondence, and company policies and procedures.
Ability to apply math, algebraic formulas, calculus, and statistics.
Ability to communicate and/or exchange information.
Ability to communicate effectively through the development of written communication that applies fundamental technical writing skills.
Ability to operate tools and equipment required.
Ability to collect environmental field samples (air, water, and waste) for analysis.

Nice To Haves

Oil & Gas, Petro Chemical, or midstream experience.
Availability 24hrs per day (on call questions, emergencies, etc).

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, permits, authorizations, and agreements.
Provide knowledge and expertise across all environmental media and programs, including Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and applicable waste management requirements.
Participate in project planning and development through all stages to facilitate communication of project impacts between all stakeholders.
Manage consultants as required in the development of remediation and soil/groundwater cleanup projects.
Respond to active releases and support spill response and cleanup efforts.
Coordinate routine compliance inspections with operations for air permits and participate in external audits as required.
Serve as a member of the company’s emergency response team and be involved in the spill management program.
Investigate accidents to ascertain causes for use in recommending preventive safety measures, corrective actions, and developing safety programs.
Adhere to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
Support company vision and mission.
Adhere to established work schedule, attendance standards and be punctual to work and meetings.
Develop tools and templates to manage the collection of environmental compliance information.
Perform other duties as assigned.