Environmental Water, Waste, SPCC Specialist

Kinder Morgan • Houston, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Staff level Environmental Compliance Specialist or Environmental Engineer to support Mid-Stream and pipeline operations focusing on the areas of water, waste and SPCC compliance. The ideal candidate will have MINIMUM 3 years related experience in the management of non-hazardous waste, RCRA and State hazardous waste, TENORM waste, Mixed Waste, and Universal Waste. This includes coordinating waste disposal options, facilitating waste pickups by contractors, or providing technical guidance to facility personnel on the proper management of wastes. The candidate will prepare waste determinations, RCRA SQG Emergency Preparedness Plans, and RCRA LQG Contingency Plans; communicate plans to emergency responders. Provide Operations with event-specific training when elevated waste generator status occurs. Preparation, review and approval of Waste Management Plans for construction projects and development or updates to fixed facility plans. Conduct and documenting third party waste disposal company audits to determine acceptable use by the Company, per company protocols. Analyzing waste generation processes and developing waste minimization strategies. The candidate will have experience in water permitting compliance, analytical data collection and interpretation, SPCC plan management, Tier II reporting, training on environmental topics, emergency response and incident reporting. The position involves a great deal of autonomy and discretion in scheduling site visits and business travel while working in a flexible work schedule. Therefore, the candidate must be able to work independently and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Job level, title, and pay are commensurate with experience and skill set.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental sciences, or equivalent science program.
• Minimum 3 years prior industrial environmental compliance experience or related consulting experience, with specific oil and gas experience a plus.
• Travel estimated to be ~30% overnight on an on-going basis.
• Pre-employment background check, and drug screening, is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Ability to climb stairs, traverse rugged terrain on foot, carry up to 50 pounds and occasional travel by air.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
• Experience in water permitting compliance, analytical data collection and interpretation, SPCC plan management, Tier II reporting, training on environmental topics, emergency response and incident reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Specific oil and gas experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Support Operations and Project Management in the management of non-hazardous waste, RCRA and State hazardous waste, TENORM waste, Mixed Waste, and Universal Waste.
• Ensure SPCC Plans are prepared in accordance with 40 CFR Part 112 for applicable facilities, conduct annual SPCC training for field operations, and ensure proper inspections are completed and documented appropriately.
• Spill/Release support including agency notifications to appropriate regulators, providing technical assistance with cleanup to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Complete compliance activities associated with authorized storm water and wastewater discharge permits, including submitting of discharge monitoring reports and pollution prevention plan management/training.
• Interpret EHS regulations and advise management of impacts of requirements.
• Prepare waste determinations, RCRA SQG Emergency Preparedness Plans, and RCRA LQG Contingency Plans; communicate plans to emergency responders.
• Provide Operations with event-specific training when elevated waste generator status occurs.
• Preparation, review and approval of Waste Management Plans for construction projects and development or updates to fixed facility plans.
• Conduct and documenting third party waste disposal company audits to determine acceptable use by the Company, per company protocols.
• Analyzing waste generation processes and developing waste minimization strategies.

Benefits

• Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

What This Job Offers

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