SUMMARYThe Environmental Manager leads the Company's environmental strategy and compliance programs supporting midstream oil and gas operations. This role provides guidance on environmental permitting, regulatory requirements, agency interactions, and risk management across multiple states.
The ideal candidate brings oil and gas regulatory experience and can effectively translate environmental requirements into practical strategies that support safe and efficient operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Work closely with the Director of Environmental Services to develop and execute the Company's environmental strategy across operating areas.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess potential impacts to operations, projects, and facilities.
- Manage environmental permitting, reporting, recordkeeping, inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
- Serve as the primary environmental resource for Operations, Engineering, Construction, and leadership.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
- Coordinate responses to agency inspections, information requests, and compliance matters.
- Identify environmental risks and develop practical solutions to maintain compliance while supporting operational objectives.
- Provide environmental support for new projects, facility expansions, acquisitions, and operational changes.
- Work closely with the Director of Environmental Services to develop and maintain environmental policies, procedures, training, and internal compliance programs.
- Assist the Director of Environmental Services with managing environmental consultants and third-party service providers as needed.
- Assist the Director of Environmental Services with providing leadership with updates on regulatory developments, compliance risks, and environmental performance.
- Promote environmental responsibility and accountability throughout the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, or a related field preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience managing environmental programs within the oil and gas, midstream, pipeline, or natural gas processing industry preferred.
- Strong knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance requirements.
- 2+ years of supervisory/management experience preferred.
- Multi-state regulatory experience, particularly in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, strongly preferred.
- Experience working directly with environmental and oil and gas regulatory agencies.
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and apply requirements to field and facility operations.
- Strong strategic planning, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively across Operations, Engineering, Construction, Safety, Legal, and leadership teams.
WORKING CONDITIONSThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Physical Conditions:
- Office work.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Ability to travel up to 25% to Company facilities, field locations, and other business-related locations as needed.
