Environmental Specialist

Colonial Pipeline Company•Greensboro, NC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about protecting the environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and making an impact in the energy industry? Join our team as an Environmental Specialist, where you’ll support critical environmental programs and play a key role in emergency preparedness and response across local, district, and corporate operations. As an Environmental Specialist, you will provide technical expertise that ensures the safe, compliant, and responsible operation of our facilities. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, lead environmental initiatives, manage remediation projects, and serve as a vital contributor during emergency response efforts within the Incident Command System (ICS).You will collaborate closely with internal teams such as Pipeline Safety, Legal, Operations, Engineering, Project Management, and Finance, as well as external partners including regulators, consultants, landowners, and industry organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related natural science field of study from an accredited college or university; may consider a combination of experience and/or education, such as 10 years of environmental experience in lieu of degree, with High School Diploma or GED.
Ideally, 7+ years of experience in environmental permitting, assessment, compliance, consulting, or remediation.
Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record to drive company and personal vehicles to perform required tasks.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Commitment to consistently adhere to policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the Company’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence in completing work assignments.
Self-motivated, have phenomenal work ethic and looking for the right company to support your growth.

Nice To Haves

Experience with North Carolina and Virginia environmental regulations preferred.
Pipeline or oil & gas industry background a plus.
Completion of ICS Introductory Training (e.g., ICS 100, 200, 700).
OSHA HAZWOPER certification is a plus but not required.
TWIC card, First Aid/CPR certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee air, water, and waste compliance programs within your assigned area.
Lead environmental permitting and ensure ongoing compliance monitoring.
Manage site assessments, remediation projects, budgets, and contractor oversight.
Review consultant deliverables and support longterm project strategies.
Conduct facility environmental assessments and track corrective actions.
Lead response and cleanup efforts for environmental releases.
Maintain environmental program documentation within the Environmental Management Information System.
Support due diligence and environmental data requests.
Deliver environmental compliance training to operations and project teams.
Serve in designated ICS roles and mobilize for incident response efforts for 7–10 days when required.
Participate in training, drills, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
Support Tier I–III Incident Management Teams as needed.