Kinder Morgan

Environmental Water, Waste, SPCC Specialist

Kinder Morgan • $80K — $95K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, environmental sciences, or equivalent science program.
  • Minimum 3 years of industrial environmental compliance experience, preferably in oil and gas.
  • Experience with non-hazardous waste management, RCRA and State hazardous waste, and TENORM waste.
  • Proficiency in SPCC plan management and regulatory compliance, including water permitting.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of working independently.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time, including overnight trips.

Responsibilities

  • Support operations in managing various types of waste, including hazardous materials.
  • Prepare and conduct annual SPCC training and oversee facility inspections.
  • Assist in spill and release responses, ensuring compliance with regulatory notifications.
  • Manage compliance activities related to stormwater and wastewater discharge permits.
  • Interpret environmental regulations and communicate their impact to management.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule option (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
  • Opportunity to arrange office location outside downtown Houston when suitable.
  • Autonomy in scheduling site visits and managing travel.
Full Job Description
What We Are Looking For

Staff level Environmental Compliance Specialist or Environmental Engineer to support Mid-Stream and pipeline operations focusing on the areas of water, waste and SPCC compliance.
  • Ideal candidate will have MINIMUM 3 years related experience in the management of non-hazardous waste, RCRA and State hazardous waste, TENORM waste, Mixed Waste, and Universal Waste. This includes:
    • Coordinating waste disposal options, facilitating waste pickups by contractors, or providing technical guidance to facility personnel on the proper management of wastes.
    • Prepare waste determinations, RCRA SQG Emergency Preparedness Plans, and RCRA LQG Contingency Plans; communicate plans to emergency responders. Provide Operations with event-specific training when elevated waste generator status occurs.
    • Preparation, review and approval of Waste Management Plans for construction projects and development or updates to fixed facility plans.
    • Conduct and documenting third party waste disposal company audits to determine acceptable use by the Company, per company protocols.
    • Analyzing waste generation processes and developing waste minimization strategies.
  • Candidate will have experience in, water permitting compliance, analytical data collection and interpretation, SPCC plan management, Tier II reporting, training on environmental topics, emergency response and incident reporting.
  • Position involves a great deal of autonomy and discretion in scheduling site visits and business travel while working in a flexible work schedule. Therefore candidate must be able to work independently and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Job level, title, and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

Work Schedule
  • Flexible Work Schedule Option (3 days office, 2 days home/remote)
  • Located in Downtown Houston or within designated work area, if suitable and agreeable office location outside downtown is arranged

What You Will Do

Job duties include, but may not be limited to:
  • Support Operations and Project Management in the management of non-hazardous waste, RCRA and State hazardous waste, TENORM waste, Mixed Waste, and Universal Waste.
  • Ensure SPCC Plans are prepared in accordance with 40 CFR Part 112 for applicable facilities, conduct annual SPCC training for field operations, and ensure proper inspections are completed and documented appropriately.
  • Spill/Release support including agency notifications to appropriate regulators, providing technical assistance with cleanup to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Complete compliance activities associated with authorized storm water and wastewater discharge permits, including submitting of discharge monitoring reports and pollution prevention plan management/training.
  • Interpret EHS regulations and advise management of impacts of requirements.

What You Need

Position Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, environmental sciences, or equivalent science program.
  • Minimum 3 years prior industrial environmental compliance experience or related consulting experience, with specific oil and gas experience a plus
  • Travel estimated to be ~30% overnight on an on-going basis.
  • Pre-employment background check, and drug screening, is required.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
  • Ability to climb stairs, traverse rugged terrain on foot, carry up to 50 pounds and occasional travel by air.
  • The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

About Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is the largest midstream and the fourth largest energy company (based on combined enterprise value) in North America. They own an interest in or operate approximately 82,000 miles of pipelines and 180 terminals. Their publicly traded companies include Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI), Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: KMP), Kinder Morgan Management, LLC (NYSE: KMR) and El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: EPB).

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Learn more about Kinder Morgan
Size
10,529 employees
Market Cap
$40.1 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$119 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$11.6 billion
NASDAQ
KMI
* Ladders Estimates

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