Manager, Pollution Abatement

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, administers and directs programs related to the regulation, control and prevention of pollution from oil and gas operations; enforces Commission rules and regulations concerning oil and gas production and environmental protection. The incumbent of this position is assigned responsibility for directing the Pollution Abatement Department of the Oil and Gas Division and related programs involving commercial and noncommercial oil field waste disposal operations, pollution abatement activities and reclamation projects on a statewide basis. Direction will be provided to a professional, technical and administrative staff including geologists, engineers and environmental specialists.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science Degree in petroleum, civil or mechanical engineering, geology, environmental science or a related field.
• At least five (5) years practical or regulatory experience in the production of oil and gas.
• Three (3) years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of geological, hydrological and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of pollution prevention, abatement and reclamation procedures.
• Knowledge of oil and gas drilling and completion operations.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations concerning pollution control and environmental protection.
• Knowledge of technical report writing.
• Knowledge of the principles of management and supervision.
• Skill in directing the work of others.
• Skill in interpreting, analyzing and resolving complex administrative and managerial problems.
• Skill in communicating ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing effective working relationships with industry officials, other state and federal officials and the general public.
• Willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Responsibilities

• Directs department activities in planning and administering various pollution abatement and environmental protection programs and ensuring compliance with requirements for federal funding.
• Develops and implements rules and regulations concerning the proper drilling, completion and operation of injection and disposal wells, including procedures for refuse detection, notification, corrective action, enforcement, and financial responsibility.
• Supervises the review of geological and engineering data, proposed plans, current operations, closure and reclamation procedures for commercial and noncommercial oil field waste disposal facilities to ensure compliance with existing laws, rules, and regulations.
• Coordinates program activities with the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.
• Recommends and implements changes in policies and procedures to meet changing federal requirements and state program approval requirements.
• Provides technical assistance in the promulgation of Commission rules on pollution abatement.
• Directs and coordinates studies and tests of pollution incidents to determine causes and reclamation requirements.
• Makes recommendations on policies and procedures for prevention.
• Coordinates with other departments, state and federal agencies, and private consultants.
• Serves as expert witness and technical advisor to and for the Commission.
• Directs the maintenance of required records and reports concerning pollution complaints, hearings, and existing injection and disposal wells.
• Represents the agency before industry, civic, and environmental groups.
• Advises legislative members and the Commission on pollution and environmental programs.
• Serves on special task forces to address specific environmental problems on both the local and national level.
• Testifies as an expert witness in hearings before the Commission.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

Benefits

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan.

What This Job Offers

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