Environmental Specialist

About the role

The Environmental Specialist plays a critical role in supporting sustainable operations across domestic and international oil and gas operations. Applies well-developed knowledge of environmental assessment and regulatory compliance to manage permitting obligations and evaluate new market entry.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and submission of domestic environmental permits and regulatory reports including Tier II, air permits, emissions inventories, and GHG reporting.
• Manage Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for domestic acquisitions, new site evaluations, and operational areas.
• Monitor applicable domestic and international environmental regulations and ensure ongoing operational compliance across active operations and new entry projects.
• Support environmental and social due diligence for international exploration opportunities, acquisitions, and new market evaluations, including regulatory gap analyses, permitting pathway assessments, and baseline studies to assess risk profiles.
• Develop country-specific Environmental & Social Management Plans (ESMPs) in alignment with host country regulations, IFC Performance Standards, and Equator Principles.
• Lead environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) for new country entry and existing operations, ensuring findings are integrated into project planning and decision-making.
• Support spill preparedness, response and remediation activities.
• Collaborate with legal, government affairs, social investment and operations teams to ensure environmental and social considerations are integrated into project planning from early-stage evaluation through execution.
• Maintain environmental documentation and records within the operational management system.
• Support company ESG and sustainability reporting by contributing environmental performance data and ensuring alignment with applicable disclosure frameworks.
• Develop and periodically review company environmental and social policies, standards, and procedures ensuring compliance with the Operational Management System requirements.
• Support emissions monitoring programs and air permitting efforts to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.

Requirements

• Understanding of Oil and Gas operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field required. Minimum 5 years of environmental experience with at least 2 years directly in the oil and gas industry.

• Demonstrated experience conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Experience leading or supporting Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) in domestic or international contexts.
• Familiarity with domestic environmental regulatory frameworks including EPA permitting, air quality, Tier II, GHG reporting, and SPCC requirements.
• Experience working in or supporting international operations, including navigating host country regulatory environments and applying IFC Performance Standards or Equator Principles preferred.
• Exposure to stakeholder engagement, NGO relations, or social impact assessment in an international or cross-cultural context preferred.
• Experience managing environmental contractors, consultants, or regulatory submissions preferred.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks such as GRI, SASB, or TCFD a plus.

Skills

Understanding of Oil and Gas operations, Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Benefits

• 401K – 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% Match and 6% non-matching contribution)
• Highly competitive compensation
• In office work flexibility is available
• Five to eight weeks of PTO annually based on years of experience; eleven additional holidays per calendar year
• All Medical/Dental/Vision benefits start day one with the company; low employee premiums
• Education Assistance Program
• Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ based employees
• Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ
• Onsite breakfast and lunch area in the Dallas HQ

Work Environment

Capable of working in outdoor conditions. Possesses the physical ability to work extended hours (if needed). Travel up to 25% of the year domestically and internationally. Able to drive a company vehicle. Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.