Environmental Specialist

Hawk Group

$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or related field required.
  • 3-7+ years of environmental compliance experience in oil and gas, particularly in remote/Arctic operations.
  • Direct experience on the Alaska North Slope (Prudhoe Bay or surrounding fields) strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations such as ADEC, EPA, CWA, CAA, RCRA, SPCC, and SWPPP.
  • Experience with ADEC permits, compliance monitoring, reporting, and inspections.

Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the Environmental Management Information System (EMIS).
  • Provide specialized guidance on environmental compliance and establish solutions to complex compliance issues.
  • Act as the technical point of contact for all environmental issues within the assigned function.
  • Manage environmental tools, including Compliance Database, spill reporting, and air/water quality records.
  • Proactively identify compliance issues and develop maintenance plans.
  • Serve as an ambassador for community relations, ensuring effective communication regarding environmental matters.
  • Collaborate with the HSE Director and coordinate environmental data management and recordkeeping.

Benefits

  • Gain field experience in extreme Arctic conditions with a rotational schedule.
  • Opportunity to work independently in remote locations.
  • Access to professional development opportunities related to environmental compliance and management.
  • Work as part of a collaborative team with experienced HSE professionals.
Full Job Description
Key Accountabilities
Provides oversight and leads the implementation and continuous improvement of the Environmental Management Information System (EMIS).
• Senior level, typically 5+ years of experience.
• Understands advanced aspects of discipline and is viewed as an expert in a given field.
• Applies broad range of competencies to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Often provides specialized/technical/functional guidance to others within department and/or business asset.
• Responsible for field implementation support of all environmental media (i.e. air, water, waste, spills/remediation, land), permit/jurisdictional and Client compliance responsibilities (i.e. corporate reporting, procedural requirements) for the supported function.
• Serve as the technical point of contact on all environmental issues for the assigned function.
• Maintain key environmental tools, such as the Compliance Database, Intelex, spill reporting, water use, air quality records for the function.
• Coordinate with other environmental professionals to share information and ensure shared understanding of environmental requirements. (including town based permit staff, other FEC's, project personnel, others)
• Identify and address potential compliance issues proactively and assist in developing plans to maintain compliance during the project.
• The Environmental Coordinator is often an ambassador of community relations and cultural matters due to the sensitivity of our work location. It is especially important to be a good communicator and prudent around messaging.
• Assist in communicating environmental requirements to contractors and conduct compliance assurance checks for functional areas as needed.
• Support/champion Client initiatives, programs, audits, agency inspections and related demands for assigned function. Interact with other Client resources as needed.
• Serve as the SPOC for questions from contractors and/or scope leaders on Environmental matters. Involve/communicate with HSE Director as needed to support the outcome.
• Actively interface with KSOP and ACS Spill Response personnel as applicable within function. Provide day-to-day oversight of ACS Techs assigned to the function. Partner with HSE Director in assessing seasonal or project-based staffing needs.
• Manage all environmental data, recordkeeping, reporting and documentation applicable within function.
• In some cases, data may need to be compiled within function and provided to one of the other positions for consolidated reporting.
• Collaborate with HSE Director regarding incidents and notifications.
• As a team, develop and manage a Red Book training schedule that is equally staffed by each function supporting WNS as a whole.

Qualifications
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology,Chemistry, Geology, or a related field required
  • 3-7+ years of environmental compliance experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably in remote or Arctic operations
  • Direct experience working on the Alaska North Slope (Prudhoe Bay or surrounding fields) strongly preferred
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered


Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including:
    • Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC)
    • EPA regulations
    • Clean Water Act (CWA)
    • Clean Air Act (CAA)
    • RCRA, SPCC, and SWPPP
    • Oil Pollution Act (OPA)
  • Experience with ADEC permits, reporting, and inspections
  • Familiarity with spill prevention, response, and reporting requirements specific to Alaska
  • Understanding of North Slope environmental sensitivities, tundra protection, and wildlife considerations


Technical Skills & Responsibilities
  • Experience conducting and supporting:
    • Environmental inspections and audits
    • Compliance monitoring and reporting
    • Spill response coordination and documentation
    • Waste management and tracking
    • Air and water quality monitoring
  • Ability to prepare and submit regulatory reports and maintain compliance records
  • Experience supporting incident investigations and corrective action plans
  • Proficiency with MS Office, environmental tracking systems, and reporting databases


Field & Work Environment Requirements
  • Ability to work in extreme Arctic weather conditions
  • Willingness to work rotational schedules (e.g., 2x2, 3x3) at remote Prudhoe Bay worksites
  • Comfortable working independently in the field and coordinating with operations, drilling, and maintenance teams
  • Physically capable of fieldwork, including walking on uneven terrain and working outdoors for extended periods


Certifications (Preferred or Required)
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER (current or ability to obtain)
  • Spill response training (TAPS or ANS-specific preferred)
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Alaska-specific environmental training or certifications a plus

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