Environmental Waste, Water, SPCC Specialist

Kinder Morgan • Homewood, AL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kinder Morgan is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist or Environmental Engineer to support midstream and pipeline operations, focusing on water compliance, SPCC program management, spill response, and waste management and compliance. The role requires independence and discretion in planning field activities, coordinating site visits, and managing travel schedules. The work schedule offers a flexible option of three days in the office and two days at home or remote. Travel is estimated at approximately 30% overnight on an ongoing basis.

The successful candidate will support environmental compliance programs involving water permitting, spill prevention and response, SPCC compliance, environmental reporting, and environmental training. The position also involves interpreting EHS regulations and advising management on regulatory impacts, emerging contaminants, potential environmental liabilities, and risk management strategies. Job level, title, and compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Kinder Morgan describes itself as a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America and emphasizes providing energy transportation and storage services safely, efficiently, and responsibly. The company states that it provides equal employment opportunity without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental sciences, or an equivalent science program.
• Minimum of three years of prior industrial environmental compliance experience or related consulting experience.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening after an offer is extended and before employment.
• Ability to climb stairs, traverse rugged terrain on foot, carry up to 50 pounds, and occasionally travel by air.

Nice To Haves

• Direct Kinder Morgan experience is considered a significant value-added qualification.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or maintaining SPCC Plans, Facility Response Plans, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, or similar environmental management documents.
• Experience evaluating environmental monitoring data, preparing technical reports, and interpreting analytical results.
• Experience managing non-hazardous, RCRA and State hazardous, TENORM, mixed, and universal waste; coordinating disposal options; managing contractors; preparing waste management plans; and making waste determinations.
• Experience preparing technical reports, permit applications, compliance documentation, and other regulatory or internal deliverables.
• Experience providing technical guidance to operations personnel on environmental requirements, waste management, spill prevention, environmental best management practices, and regulatory obligations.
• Experience supporting incident response, environmental assessments, and agency notifications.
• Experience with water permitting, spill prevention and response, SPCC compliance, environmental reporting, and training on environmental topics.
• Experience with waste management, hazardous waste compliance, or remediation projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations and Project Management with non-hazardous, RCRA and State hazardous, TENORM, mixed, and universal waste management.
• Prepare SPCC Plans for applicable facilities in accordance with 40 CFR Part 112.
• Conduct annual SPCC training for field operations and ensure required inspections are completed and properly documented.
• Provide spill and release support, including agency notifications and technical assistance with cleanup to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Complete compliance activities for authorized storm water and wastewater discharge permits, including submitting discharge monitoring reports and managing and providing training on pollution prevention plans.
• Interpret EHS regulations and advise management on the impacts of requirements.
• Monitor and provide technical guidance on emerging contaminants, evaluate regulatory developments and potential environmental liabilities, and support risk management strategies as needed.
• Plan field activities, coordinate site visits, and manage travel schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level