ONEOK Energy Services

Environmental Professional III - Field Compliance

ONEOK Energy Services • $101K — $151K *
Morris, IL 60450In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, natural science, or engineering preferred
  • 6-10 years of related experience in environmental compliance
  • Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations
  • Ability to analyze and prepare environmental compliance documents
  • Demonstrated experience in mentoring staff and managing compliance systems

Responsibilities

  • Mentor entry-level employees in compliance system management
  • Develop tools for collecting environmental compliance data
  • Oversee field inspections for operating assets and construction projects
  • Enhance compliance programs based on audit findings
  • Represent the company in regulatory committees and negotiations
  • Resolve complex compliance issues and provide support to less experienced staff
  • Manage the entire permit process for various environmental media

Benefits

  • Mentorship and training opportunities to develop professional skills
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams on diverse environmental projects
  • Opportunity to lead initiatives that shape compliance programs
  • Support in professional growth through exposure to regulatory negotiations
  • Involvement with a broad range of environmental media, enhancing career versatility
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Environmental Professional III (EP III) serves as a senior-level technical leader and responsible for setting direction and ensuring consistent execution of environmental compliance across our Natural Gas Liquids Pipeline (NGL) segment. This role involves regulatory engagement end-to-end, independently leading audits and corrective action closure, and applying expert judgment to compliance issues while protecting business outcomes and regulatory credibility. The EP III drives accountability across cross-functional teams, translates complex challenges into actionable strategies, and maintains a senior-level presence in time-critical situations. The position also builds organizational capability through mentoring, training, and leadership of compliance systems, supporting a broad range of environmental media including air permitting, SPCC, waste management, hydrostatic testing discharges, and project-related permitting while collaborating effectively with all team members and managing multiple compliance systems.Job Profile Summary

Responsible for coordinating environmental compliance, remediation and company support for operating segments and construction projects through the application of knowledge and experience of compliance and environmental programs in accordance with the company mission, vision, and values.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Provide mentoring to entry level employees on compliance system management, assisting with compliance requirements and organizational procedures and tools.
  • Develop tools and templates to manage the collection of environmental compliance and remediation information that results in enhanced compliance and company performance with the appropriate quality and accuracy reviews of the data.
  • Manage field inspections for operating assets and construction projects. Provide senior level knowledge of compliance requirements and operating or construction parameters to answer questions regarding applicability and compliance requirements.
  • Enhance existing compliance programs based on audit results. Lead internal audits of facilities within and outside areas of responsibility.
  • Represent the company in the evaluation and implementation of minor emerging regulatory issues through committees of state based Industry Associations or in support of the company's Regulatory Issue Guideline.
  • Recognize and resolve regulatory applicability issues and identify compliance requirements and tasks. Able to apply risk based analysis of compliance related to operations or construction practices. Provide support to less experienced professionals to resolve complex questions of applicability or requirements.
  • Capable of managing all environmental programs and their application within a complex operating asset or construction projects.
  • Recognize the need for and development of new procedures and tools to facilitate and demonstrate compliance.
  • Review environmental inspection reports and resolve potential compliance issues based on knowledge of regulations, construction practices and operating assets.
  • Negotiate with contract and consultant resources to ensure an appropriate level of service and competitive rates for service are in place. Evaluate contractor and consultant performance and make recommendations on continued use.
  • Manage the permit process from start to finish for all media, including applications for new construction and operating assets. Ensure quality and accuracy of practical permit conditions based on evaluation of compliance risk.
  • Manage multiple compliance systems across multiple media for complex operating sites and projects. Contribute to system enhancements to improve compliance performance. Train new users on compliance systems and procedures. Participate in the development and implementation of new compliance systems.
  • Manage and participate in agency inspections and represent the company in negotiations on compliance or enforcement issues. Effectively represent the company operating parameters and construction practices and the applicability of environmental regulations along with rationale for compliance positions taken by the organization.
  • Coordinate and facilitate environmental project permitting prior to, during, and after construction for maintenance, growth and large capital projects.
  • Collect and review environmental field samples (air, water, and waste) for analysis.


Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in environmental, natural science, engineering preferred and/or a combination of formal education and the following job related experience:


Work Experience
  • This role is typically attained through 6 -10 years related experience in environmental compliance.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of: state and federal environmental regulations and standards and their applicability to operations.
  • Ability to: analyze, research, compile, and prepare permit applications, logs, reports, and correspondence and company responses to agency requests.
  • Ability to: evaluate, research, and interpret governmental regulations, equipment performance manuals, regulatory agency guidance and instructions, reports, correspondence, and company policies and procedures.
  • Ability to: pay attention to details.
  • Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistics.
  • Ability to: interact, advise and communicate effectively, exchange information/provide instructions, conduct verbal presentations.
  • Ability to: develop communications utilizing fundamental technical writing skills.
  • Ability to: present training materials.
  • Ability to: utilize office equipment including computers and applicable job related software, including Microsoft Office tools.
  • Ability to: operate tools/equipment.


Licenses and Certifications
  • None required


Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
  • Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.


Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
  • Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
  • Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
  • Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
  • Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
  • Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
  • Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
  • Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
  • Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
  • Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
  • Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
  • Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
  • Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
  • Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
  • Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
  • Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
  • Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
  • Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
  • Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
  • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
  • Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
  • Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
  • Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
  • Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
  • Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)


Working Conditions/Environment
  • Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions


Working Conditions
  • Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)
  • Outdoor weather conditions (Occasionally)
  • Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally)
  • Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
  • CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)


Travel
  • Travel to other locations required.


Driving
  • Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license


Expected Salary Range
$101,000.00 - $151,000.00

About ONEOK Energy Services

ONEOK is a publicly-traded limited partnership engaged in natural gas liquids, natural gas pipelines, and natural gas gathering and processing. It is a Fortune 500 company and is included in Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Stock Index. Originally founded in 1906 as an intrastate natural gas pipeline business in Oklahoma, today ONEOK is one of the nation's premier energy companies involved in the natural gas and natural gas liquids businesses. Its business segments provide safe, reliable energy and services to their diverse customers. By following a strategy that blends the performance and profitability of all of the segments, ONEOK is able to deliver sustainable earnings growth for shareholders. ONEOK’s success is driven by employees who strive to better not only their company but also the communities in which they live.

ONEOK Energy Services Careers

Join the dynamic team at ONEOK Energy Services, a leader in the energy sector, and propel your career to new heights in an environment that fosters growth, innovation, and leadership. As one of the premier energy companies, ONEOK offers a range of job opportunities that allow professionals to excel in their fields and contribute to a sustainable energy future.

Work You’ll Do

At ONEOK Energy Services, you will engage in meaningful work that directly impacts our company and the industry. Our team is at the forefront of the energy sector, leading projects that enhance how energy is produced, distributed, and consumed. Your role within our company will position you at the intersection of energy solutions and technological advancement, driving change and delivering results that matter.

Innovative Work Environment

Embrace the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the energy sector. Our team of over 10,000 dedicated professionals is committed to fostering an atmosphere of innovation and excellence. At ONEOK, you will leverage cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to deliver high-impact solutions across various markets.

Career Development and Growth

ONEOK Energy Services is committed to the professional growth of its employees. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, ONEOK provides unparalleled career advancement opportunities, including professional development programs, leadership training, and diversity initiatives. Our robust training programs are designed to enhance your skills and prepare you for leadership roles within the company.

Join Our Team

Explore the wide range of job opportunities at ONEOK Energy Services, from entry-level positions to executive roles. We are hiring talented individuals who are passionate about the energy industry and eager to make a difference. Our team values diversity, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with an internship at ONEOK Energy Services. Our internships provide hands-on experience in real-world projects that prepare you for a successful career in the energy sector. Interns at ONEOK gain valuable industry insights and have the opportunity to network with professionals and leaders within the company.

Benefits and Culture

ONEOK Energy Services offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Our company culture promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect—values that are integral to our corporate identity and business approach.

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Explore ONEOK Energy Services Careers

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Learn more about ONEOK Energy Services
Size
2,847 employees
Market Cap
$28.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$612.8 million
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+13.1%
Revenue
$8.5 billion
NASDAQ
OKE
* Ladders Estimates

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