Environmental Compliance Lead — Permian Basin (Onsite)

TealEnergi; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TealEnergi is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support operations across the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico. This onsite, contract-to-full-time role focuses on securing environmental approvals, reducing compliance risk, and translating environmental requirements into actionable guidance for field operations.

The candidate will work with regulators, land and asset teams, engineers, and contractors to ensure environmental requirements are identified, communicated, and executed

Qualifications

• Diploma, Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance, permitting, or regulatory activities.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements related to construction, infrastructure, energy, or industrial operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and digital documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements supporting drilling, completions, construction, and operational activities.
• Coordinate with agencies including the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD), Texas Railroad Commission (TXRRC), and other regulatory authorities.
• Support Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs), Environmental Assessments, conservation reviews, floodplain permits, pit registrations, and associated approvals.
• Track permit conditions, agency commitments, and COAs to ensure compliance throughout project execution.
• Identify environmental constraints, required surveys, mitigation measures, and regulatory triggers early in project planning.
• Develop practical mitigation strategies and communicate requirements to project stakeholders.
• Perform Clear-to-Construct reviews and support environmental readiness for field activities.
• Develop and maintain environmental constraint maps, field guidance documents, seasonal restriction requirements, and permit condition summaries.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Permitting expertise

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

Environmental Science degree

Job description

TealEnergi is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support operations across the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico. This onsite, contract-to-full-time role focuses on securing environmental approvals, reducing compliance risk, and translating environmental requirements into actionable guidance for field operations.

The candidate will work with regulators, land and asset teams, engineers, and contractors to ensure environmental requirements are identified, communicated, and executed