26-120.B - Environmental Specialist - Air Quality

Hilcorp Energy; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy in Alaska is seeking an experienced professional to manage air quality permitting and compliance for Hilcorp Alaska assets and operations. You will serve as the air quality expert and coordinate with internal teams and regulators.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, 5+ years in air quality permitting, and the ability to travel to remote sites. PE license preferred; strong communication and project management skills are essential.

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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Serve as the air quality technical expert for Hilcorp Alaska.
• Perform and manage activities at multiple facilities to secure air quality permits and authorizations for operations.
• Maintain compliance with air quality statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budgets associated with permitting and compliance efforts.
• Develop, implement, and monitor project plans for permitting and compliance.
• Solicit, retain, and manage contractors for permitting and compliance.
• Coordinate permitting and compliance with internal clients and environmental specialists.
• Serve as liaison to government agencies regulating air quality.
• Train staff in air quality requirements and procedures.
• Assist Environmental Manager with due diligence for acquisitions.
• Track regulatory changes related to air quality regulation.

Skills

Air permitting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder comms

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

Job Description

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