Specialist-Environmental Permitting, Sr.

Tallgrass MLP Operations-posted 4 months ago
Houston, TX
501-1,000 employees
Pipeline Transportation
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The Environmental Permitting Specialist will assist in obtaining and maintaining environmental permits and approvals for a wide range of projects. This role offers an opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain hands-on experience within the energy industry.

  • Lead the environmental permitting efforts for the successful design and construction of capital projects inclusive of processing facilities, pipelines, terminals and associated infrastructure.
  • Coordinate internal resources and outside consultants who provide permitting services in accordance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), State Land Offices (SLOs), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) requirements.
  • Assist with the development and execution of permitting strategies that keep all impacted internal and external stakeholders aligned on project goals and objectives while ensuring scheduling and budgeting goals are maintained.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (commercial, engineering, land, legal, corporate affairs, etc.) to inform critical permitting details.
  • Manage the successful implementation and completion of environmental compliance and reporting efforts associated with project construction activities.
  • Communicate and coordinate project and permitting specifics with the appropriate regulatory officials, as directed.
  • Collaborate with a variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
  • Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
  • Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
  • Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects may be assigned.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering or related degrees.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance with demonstrable increase in responsibility and independence.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in direct management of permitting resources/contractors within a project execution environment.
  • Experience with midstream/pipelines/facilities and major capital project development.
  • Experience with federal agencies (e.g BLM, NPS, USACE, USFS, USFWS, BIA, FERC), their regulations and the resources they manage.
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations (e.g. CWA, ESA, NHPA, MBTA, NPDES, and NEPA).
  • Ability to interpret and/or apply environmental requirements and translate regulations, permit conditions, and plan requirements into compliance guidance.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
  • Ability to champion a culture of accountability within the organization to ensure alignment and understanding of objectives.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites (up to 30% travel possible at times).
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Experience working with Indigenous communities is a plus.
  • Experience supporting FERC-regulated projects is highly desirable.
  • Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
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