Environmental Compliance Specialist

Job Description
The Environmental Compliance Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting our environmental compliance programs. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that all activities at our facilities adhere to Federal/State/local rules and regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in environmental compliance within the oil and gas industry, strong problem-solving skills, and a dedication to continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations, including air, water, waste, and land management requirements.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments to identify areas for improvement of existing permit.
• Assist with review and filing of required environmental permits, reports, and documentation accurately on a quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to implement environmental best practices and improve sustainability efforts.
• Conduct training sessions for employees to increase awareness of environmental compliance obligations, sample collection processes and safe practices.
• Respond to and investigate environmental incidents or non-compliance events, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Track and report on environmental performance metrics to senior management and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Stay updated on new regulations, industry trends, and technological advancements in environmental compliance.
• Assist with managements' review and comments with regard to State and Federal rulemaking processes.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental compliance, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
• 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.
• Proficiency in the use and application of the following software:
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Team, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: CPEA, CEM, or REM
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex information into an organized and presentable manner.
• Outstanding administrative and organizational skills.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.