Environmental Technician

About the role

Kinetik is strategically located in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, a key area for oil and gas development. We provide essential services like gathering, compression, processing, transportation, and water management to get natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil to market. Our mission is to be the best in class and grow our assets through acquisitions and expansions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a field-level team member supporting EHS compliance for company operations.
• Assist with EHS compliance at Kinetik's gas plants, compressor stations, and gathering systems.
• Aid in organizing, planning, and implementing environmental programs and policies.
• Avoid non-compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate regulations.
• Aid in waste and remediation activities, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate spill response and remediation activities, including reporting to relevant authorities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of relevant regulations and communicate EHS status to management.
• Communicate with LDAR contractors, remediation contractors, and other third parties.
• Participate in compliance audits and resolve findings from reviews, inspections, and investigations.
• Support maintaining environmental and safety equipment inventory.
• Provide EHS orientations and training.
• Support monthly safety meetings.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, including reporting releases to relevant agencies.
• Work independently and make decisions regarding leak repair, remediation, and waste handling.
• Lead a small team of laborers to accomplish daily goals.

Required Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• 2 years of experience in an oil and gas-related field, preferably in operations, maintenance, or EHS.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in gathering and organizing data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• The ability to understand and follow directions.
• Discretion and confidentiality.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Basic computer knowledge (MS Office).

Preferred Abilities

• Leadership experience leading a small team.
• A bachelor's degree in environmental studies or an engineering discipline.
• Experience and certification in Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) and other gas detection methods.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Regularly walk and stand on rough terrain.
• Exposure to loud noises from machinery.
• Regular driving to other field facilities.
• Use of a computer to create, record, store, revise, and save documentation.

Working Conditions

• Field work involves walking and standing on rough terrain with uneven and slippery surfaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate but may require exposure to loud noises from machinery.
• Will be required to regularly drive to other field facilities within their assigned region.
• Will regularly use a computer to perform their role.