Sr. Environmental Specialist

Assist in developing, implementing and managing pro-active division-specific environmental programs to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations including spill prevention and response, air emission control and permitting, storm water control and permitting, wetlands and jurisdictional waters, waste management, community right-to-know, endangered species, and cultural resources.
Promote environmental awareness at all levels of management and field operations
Prepare required air and storm water permit applications for complex oil and gas facilities and associated operations including gas plants, common delivery points, and crude bulk terminals
Advise production operations and facility engineers regarding air permitting requirements and obligations, emission control options, facility design, and compliance documentation
Develop facility response plans and coordinate required spill and crisis response training
Conduct and coordinate due diligence efforts including phase I and phase II environmental site assessments
Manage multiple on-going environmental projects including environmental consultants and contract environmental staff
Oversee remediation projects in environmentally sensitive areas
Assist with investigation of environmentally related landowner complaints
Investigate and report spills and other environmental incidents internally and externally as required by law
Monitor federal, state and local regulations and potential impacts to division operations
Attend industry trade group meetings and participate in industry regulatory development efforts
Coordinate with corporate environmental staff in development of S&E management system
Attend and participate in field safety meetings
Position requires travel to field offices and well sites (30% field work and 10% travel)

Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Geology or related technical field, Master s degree is preferred
10 years of oil and gas related environmental experience
Strong technical knowledge and sound judgment
Broad knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, specifically TCEQ, RRC, EPA, USACE
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively with others at all levels
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to train and mentor less experienced environmental professionals
Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience