Hilcorp Energy Company
25-448.A - Environmental Specialist
Hilcorp Energy Company, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Coordinate and provide environmental technical support to field operations, engineering, & regulatory personnel. This position is an experienced-level role that manages environmental compliance from conception to completion and requires strong communication skills. Perform job functions independently and manage task assignment and completion with limited supervision.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, permits, authorizations, and agreements.
Provide knowledge and expertise across all environmental media and programs, including Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and applicable waste management requirements.
Participate in the project planning and development through all stages to facilitate communication of project impacts between all stakeholders.
Be familiar with state and federal air compliance permitting/programs (Title V, MACT, NESHAP, etc.)
Manage consultants as required in the development of specialized permitting (air, water, waste).
Coordinate routine compliance inspections with operations for air permits and participate in external audits as required.
Maintain files for air permits and compliance reporting.
Serve as a member of the company's emergency response team and be involved in the spill management program.
Investigate accidents to ascertain causes for use in recommending preventive safety measures, corrective actions, and developing safety program.
Adhere to the company's values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation.
Support company vision and mission.
Adhere to established work schedule, attendance standards, and be punctual to work and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Job Responsibilities
Develop tools and templates to manage the collection of environmental compliance information.
Be available 24 hrs per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
File and maintain regional Tier II reports.
Be familiar with SPCC plans and implement SPCC program at regional level.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
3+ years related work experience in an environmental specialist/compliance role is typical; however years in the position is not as relevant as the application of knowledge and experience.
Preferred: Oil & Gas, PetroChemical, or midstream experience.
Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and applicable software.
Experience interacting, advising, negotiating, and communicating effectively.
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 apply math, algebraic formulas, calculus, and statistics.
Ability to communicate and/or exchange information.
Ability to communicate effectively through the development of written communication that applies fundamental technical writing skills.
Ability to operate tools and equipment required.
Ability to collect environmental field samples (air, water, and waste) for analysis.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or higher in environmental science/engineering and/or related technical discipline or equivalent combination of formal education and job‑related experience.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
None required.
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Essential Job Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, permits, authorizations, and agreements.
Provide knowledge and expertise across all environmental media and programs, including Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and applicable waste management requirements.
Participate in the project planning and development through all stages to facilitate communication of project impacts between all stakeholders.
Be familiar with state and federal air compliance permitting/programs (Title V, MACT, NESHAP, etc.)
Manage consultants as required in the development of specialized permitting (air, water, waste).
Coordinate routine compliance inspections with operations for air permits and participate in external audits as required.
Maintain files for air permits and compliance reporting.
Serve as a member of the company's emergency response team and be involved in the spill management program.
Investigate accidents to ascertain causes for use in recommending preventive safety measures, corrective actions, and developing safety program.
Adhere to the company's values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation.
Support company vision and mission.
Adhere to established work schedule, attendance standards, and be punctual to work and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Job Responsibilities
Develop tools and templates to manage the collection of environmental compliance information.
Be available 24 hrs per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
File and maintain regional Tier II reports.
Be familiar with SPCC plans and implement SPCC program at regional level.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
3+ years related work experience in an environmental specialist/compliance role is typical; however years in the position is not as relevant as the application of knowledge and experience.
Preferred: Oil & Gas, PetroChemical, or midstream experience.
Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and applicable software.
Experience interacting, advising, negotiating, and communicating effectively.
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 apply math, algebraic formulas, calculus, and statistics.
Ability to communicate and/or exchange information.
Ability to communicate effectively through the development of written communication that applies fundamental technical writing skills.
Ability to operate tools and equipment required.
Ability to collect environmental field samples (air, water, and waste) for analysis.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or higher in environmental science/engineering and/or related technical discipline or equivalent combination of formal education and job‑related experience.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
None required.
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