26-120.B - Environmental Specialist - Air Quality

Hilcorp Energy Company; Alaska; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy Company seeks an air quality expert in Alaska to manage permitting and compliance for Hilcorp Alaska assets. You will serve as the air quality technical lead, securing permits and coordinating with government agencies.

Requirements include 5 years in Alaska air quality permitting and 3 years in oil & gas, a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science or Engineering, and PE or QEP preferred. Strong communication and ability to travel to remote sites are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of air quality permitting and compliance experience in Alaska.
• 3 years of oil and gas exploration and production in Alaska.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the air quality technical expert for Hilcorp Alaska.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budgets associated with permitting and compliance efforts.
• Develop, implement, and monitor project plans for permitting and compliance.
• Coordinate permitting and compliance with internal clients and environmental specialists.
• Train office and field personnel in air quality requirements and procedures.

Skills

Air quality permitting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Contractor management

MS Office

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Science or Engineering

Advanced degree in Environmental Science or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Objective

Manage permitting and compliance related to air quality for Hilcorp Alaska assets and operations.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the air quality technical expert for Hilcorp Alaska.
• Perform and manage a variety of activities at multiple facilities, fields, and operating areas to secure air quality permits and authorizations necessary for operations.
• Perform and manage a variety of efforts at multiple facilities, fields, and operating areas to maintain compliance with air quality statutes, regulations, ordinances, and other legal requirements.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budgets associated with the permitting and compliance efforts.
• Develop, implement, and monitor project plans associated with the permitting and compliance efforts.
• Solicit, retain, and manage contractors to assist with permitting and compliance efforts.
• Coordinate permitting and compliance with internal clients and environmental specialists who support them.
• Serve as liaison to government agencies who regulate air quality.
• Train office and field personnel in air quality requirements and procedures.
• Serve in the Hilcorp and Harvest Incident Command Systems.
• Assists the Environmental Manager with due diligence associated with acquisitions.
• Track regulatory changes associated with air quality regulation.
• Support company vision and mission.
• Adhere to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Adhere to an established work schedule and attendance standards.

Other Job Responsibilities

• May serve as back-up to Air Program Lead when requested.
• Available 24 hours per day to respond to critical compliance and operational issues.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains technical knowledge necessary to perform duties.
• Contributes to team efforts.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with air quality permitting and compliance in Alaska
• 3 years of experience with oil and gas exploration and production in Alaska.
• Experience with Hilcorp Alaska facilities and personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, agency personnel, and the public.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to learn other IT tools quickly.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities under pressure.
• Outstanding administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to fly in small planes and helicopters, perform work at heights, perform work in remote locations overnight.

Education Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering from an accredited four-year university or college.
• Preferred: Advanced degree in Environmental Science or Engineering from an accredited four-year university or college.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Professional Engineering License (PE) – Preferred
• Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) Certification – Preferred

Hilcorp, founded in 1989, is the largest privately-held oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and is the largest oil producer in Louisiana.

Headquartered in Houston, TX, Hilcorp has over 2,800 employees in multiple operating areas including the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, the Northeast United States, Wyoming, New Mexico and Alaska's Cook Inlet and North Slope.

Our formula is to grow the company by leveraging our core competencies and operational expertise.

Our proficiency in these key areas has resulted in significant growth over the last several years.

Hilcorp is consistently acknowledged for its culture, values and ethics.

In fact we have been recognized by multiple, local and national, publications as one of the best places to work in America.

Hilcorp has also been commended for its unique programs that foster charitable giving by its employees and our emphasis on partnering with the communities in which we operate.

We take great pride in our accomplishments and strive to maintain a culture that will allow for continued growth.

Hilcorp Energy is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.