The Williams Companies

Environmental Specialist (III or IV)

The Williams Companies$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field
  • 4-8 years of relevant environmental experience
  • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain environmental processes and policies
  • Assess environmental risks and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Plan and implement environmental projects, including impact assessments
  • Prepare and submit applications for environmental permits and approvals
  • Conduct environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff
  • Facilitate relationships between the company and regulatory agencies

Benefits

  • Annual incentive program
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off including holidays and parental leave
  • Support for career development and tuition reimbursement
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Wellness support and paid volunteer time
Full Job Description

As an Environmental Specialist, you will need functional and technical expertise and skills in areas of air, water and/or waste. In this role, you will run projects and programs of moderate complexity that require a specialized breadth of expertise.

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

For an Environmental Specialist III

Responsibilities/Expectations:

  • Develops, maintains and provides guidance on environmental processes/policies; conducts required environmental training

  • Assesses environmental risk, provides recommendations to address risk and participates in or handles the approved course of action, including required regulatory documentation

  • Participates in environmental project planning and implementation, including scheduling, cost estimating, preparation of environmental impact assessments and reporting

  • Prepares and submits sophisticated applications to procure environmental permits, renewals, approvals, variances, and other authorizations and coordinates with company partners

  • Performs environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations, as the need arises

  • Develops, recommends and implements improvements for systems and practices in air, water, waste management and/or remediation activities for assigned areas

  • Assists with the preparation of all required compliance reports/certifications and development and maintenance of documentation related to environmental compliance programs

  • Cultivates relationships between Williams and regulatory agencies

  • Interprets applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations and ensures compliance with such regulations

  • Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

  • Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum four (4) years’ environmental experience

Other Requirements:

  • Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

For an Environmental Specialist IV

Responsibilities/Expectations:
  • Develops, maintains and provides guidance on environmental processes/policies

  • Assesses environmental risk, provides recommendations to address risk and participates in or runs the approved course of action, including required regulatory documentation

  • Participates in environmental project planning and implementation, including scheduling, cost estimating, preparation of environmental impact assessments and reporting

  • Provides guidance and mentors others

  • Prepares and submits sophisticated applications to procure environmental permits, renewals, approvals, variances, and other authorizations and coordinate with company partners

  • Performs environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations, as the need arises

  • Identifies environmental training needs and provides training

  • Develops, recommends and implements improvements for systems and practices in air, water, waste management and/or remediation activities for assigned areas

  • Prepares and submits all required compliance reports/certifications; develops and maintains documentation related to environmental compliance programs

  • Cultivates relationships between Williams and regulatory agencies

  • Interprets applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations and ensures compliance with such regulations

  • Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:
  • Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight (8) years’ environmental experience

Other Requirements:
  • Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

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Here’s a look at what that means:


  • Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
  • Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
  • 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
  • Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
  • Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
  • Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
  • Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Domestic partner benefits
  • Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.


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About The Williams Companies

Williams is an energy infrastructure company that connects North America's hydrocarbon resources to growing natural gas markets. The company owns and operates midstream gathering and processing assets, and interstate natural gas pipelines. Williams' interstate gas pipeline and gathering and processing operations span the United States, including strategic assets in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest, and the Eastern Seaboard. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with major offices located in Houston, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake City. It currently employs more than 5,000 people.

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At The Williams Companies, you will be part of a professional community that values diversity and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture. We offer a range of employment opportunities from entry-level positions to senior leadership roles, each equipped with competitive benefits and the potential for career advancement.

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Working at The Williams Companies means more than just having a job; it means being part of a team that values your skills and ideas. Our culture promotes collaboration and continuous learning, supported by diversity training and professional development programs that empower you to be your best.

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Size
4,783 employees
Market Cap
$39.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$211 million
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$7.7 billion
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