Senior Environmental Permitting & Compliance Specialist

Summit Midstream Corporation•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Summit Midstream is seeking a Senior Environmental Permitting & Compliance Specialist to manage multi-media environmental programs across our operating footprint in Colorado, North Dakota, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. This role blends strategic agency permitting, with hands-on operational support for gathering pipelines, compressor stations, and natural gas processing plants. The primary technical focus is navigating Colorado’s complex air regulatory framework while driving multi-state compliance across air, water, and waste programs.

Requirements

B.S. or B.A. in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical degree.
8 to 10 years (minimum of 5+ years) of progressive environmental compliance experience in the oil and gas sector (midstream gathering and processing preferred).
Proven expertise in CDPHE air permitting and regulations (Reg 7, APENs).
Direct experience with federal Clean Air Act programs, SPCC, and SWPPP compliance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced modeling) and Environmental Management System software (Intelex ACTS preferred).
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate technical permitting strategies to executive leadership and coach field operations personnel.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and submittal of complex air permit applications (Construction, Title V, Synthetic Minor) via CDPHE APCD systems.
Interpret and implement compliance programs for evolving state and federal rules (NSPS OOOO/a/b/c, EG OOOOc, MACT, Title V) across assets in CO, ND, NM, TX, and OK.
Oversee facility operating data collection and run technical emission models. Compile and submit APENs, Title V certifications, state midstream reports, and GHG Reporting Program (GHGRP) submittals.
Manage LDAR and Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) programs. Maintain compliance with CDPHE Regulation 7 (Part B, Section VII) Midstream Fuel Combustion Equipment (MFCE) requirements and coordinate emission reduction strategies.
Schedule and manage stack testing and engine emissions sampling. Oversee site multi-media audits to ensure compliance with air permits, SPCC plans, and Clean Water Act standards.
Direct response protocols, agency notifications, and remediation for releases. Perform mandatory facility inspections and update SPCC plans and SWPPP permits.
Serve as the primary representative during state/federal inspections, audits, environmental justice inquiries, and compliance investigations.
Partner with field operations and engineering to review draft permits for operational feasibility. Develop and deliver compliance training to field personnel to ensure seamless recordkeeping.