B1 - Environmental Specialist

25‑540.B1 - Environmental Specialist – Hilcorp

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Ensure oil and gas operations obtain required USACE/OCM, BLM, and other permit authorizations. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to efficiently manage the permitting process. Evaluate project activities for environmental and regulatory impacts including wildlife, air, water, and waste issues. Help develop and promote environmental management systems, policies, procedures, and programs. Promote Environmental Stewardship throughout the company.

• Obtain environmental permits that require resource agency authorization, specifically related to surface use, wetlands, and coastal management areas (e.g., maintenance activities, dredging, drilling structures, P&A, and pipeline installation).
• Work collaboratively with multiple asset teams to ensure that the proper information is gathered for the permitting process.
• Work with local, state, and federal agencies to satisfy regulatory requirements and respond to requests for information as part of the project permitting process.
• Monitor new and changing regulations for relevance and complete applicability determinations as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining the company’s environmental files and programs and accurately track compliance obligations driven by permit stipulations.
• Assist EHS department with all mitigation and environmental compensation programs and planning.
• Participate in weekly meetings with asset teams as part of proactive permitting process.
• Organize meetings with local, state, and federal resource agencies to present work activity plans on a quarterly to yearly basis.
• Compile reports required by local resource agencies, and prepare other permit-related reports and as-builts on an ad hoc basis.
• Oversee consultant support and financial management for project-associated costs.
• Assist with, and participate in, the company’s emergency response situations and spill management 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.

• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Three (3+) years minimum regulatory and environmental oil and gas experience.
• Experience conducting environmental surveys (i.e., wetlands, T&E), permitting, and field implementation for various projects.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws (CWA, ESA, NEPA, etc.).
• Experience with Section 404/408 permitting. Preferred experience in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, but not required.
• Ability to accurately solve problems and exceptional proficiency in data management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex information into an organized and presentable manner.
• Outstanding administrative and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in the use and application of the following software:
• Preferred:
  Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year university or college.
• Preferred:
  Degree specialization in Biology, Environmental Sciences or related field.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Oil and Gas