Environmental Specialist

RigUp, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp, Inc., based in Houston, seeks an Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance for produced water midstream and SWD operations. You will liaison with regulators and manage filings, reporting, and records.

The role requires 5+ years in oil and gas environmental compliance, SPCC familiarity, and strong organizational skills; travel may be required, and a Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• 5 years of oil and gas environmental compliance experience.
• Experience preparing, filing and maintaining regulatory documentation with agencies like NMOCD, NMSLO, BLM, EPA, RRC, TCEQ.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance activities within assigned operational areas.
• Serve as liaison between operations, regulators, consultants, and management.
• Maintain environmental records, logs, monitoring docs, and project files.
• Manage regulatory filings including SPCC, Tier II, and permit-related submissions.
• Coordinate spill response tracking from notification through closure.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Environmental compliance

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world’s most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.

Job Description:

The Environmental Specialist supports environmental compliance for the company's produced water midstream and Salt Water Disposal (SWD) operations while aligning with organizational goals, objectives, and mission. This role serves as a key liaison with regulatory agencies, including the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD), New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Level and salary are commensurate with experience. This Houston-based position reports to the Director of Regulatory Compliance. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be expected to follow other job-related duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor based on business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Support environmental compliance activities and initiatives within assigned operational areas
• Serve as a liaison between operations, regulatory agencies, environmental consultants, and management teams
• Maintain environmental records, remediation tracking logs, monitoring documentation, and project files
• Manage and support environmental regulatory filings, including reportable spills, closure reports, Permit by Rule (PBR), SPCCs, Tier II reporting, and other required agency submissions
• Coordinate spill response tracking activities from initial notification through remediation and regulatory closure
• Assist with government agency notifications and communications with external environmental firms, as needed
• Schedule environmental inspections, vendor activities, compliance reviews, project coordination meetings, and field support activities
• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental rules, regulations, permits, and company procedures
• Participate in environmental reviews, Desktop RSAs, ESG initiatives, and compliance improvement efforts
• Coordinate with approved environmental vendors and consultants for technical support, remediation activities, sampling, reporting, and field services
• Provide regular internal updates regarding environmental compliance activities, spill response status, remediation tracking, and project progress
• Assist with annual Tier II reporting coordinated with external environmental firms
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with TCEQ, TXDOT, RRC, EPA, NMOCD, NMSLO, BLM, and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Review, summarize, and provide internal guidance regarding permit conditions and regulatory requirements
• Provide support and assistance to management and operations teams regarding required actions, project status, and potential compliance challenges
• Coordinate with other departments to collect and analyze information and data for regulatory reports and compliance tracking
• Support bid evaluations, scope of work development, contractor coordination, and environmental consultant management
• Stay informed of relevant local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and agency policies
• Design and generate reports, presentations, tracking summaries, and correspondence as required
• Comply with all company policies and procedures; adhere and be compliant to safety and environmental guidelines
• Assist with other duties as assigned based on company needs

Skills and Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Geology, Natural Resources, Occupational Safety, related field, or relevant experience

Required Experience:

• 5 years of oil and gas environmental compliance experience
• Direct experience preparing, filing, and maintaining environmental compliance documentation with regulatory agencies, including NMOCD, NMSLO, BLM, EPA, RRC, and TCEQ
• Professional environmental work within oil and gas (upstream or midstream)
• Experience as an environmental coordinator or environmental project manager

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure) familiarity is mandatory
• Working knowledge of air permits, specifically Permit By Rule (PBR)
• Knowledge of SPCC, Facility Response Plans (FRPs), Tier II reporting, RCRA, CWA, CERCLA, and related environmental compliance documentation
• Familiarity with applicable OCD, BLM, RRC, TCEQ, EPA, and other environmental regulations
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments, operations teams, vendors, and regulatory contacts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proactive, ethical, and accountable with strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and confidentiality skills
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment where operational and regulatory priorities may change
• Able to travel as needed; travel may vary depending on operational demands
• Must have a valid driver's license and be deemed insurable by the company's insurance provider

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of produced water midstream, Salt Water Disposal (SWD), or related field operations experience
• Experience with Class II UIC wells, produced water recycling, and related water midstream operations
• Experience with NMOCD filings and forms, including C-103, C-103A, C-141, C-147, C-148, and MIT documentation
• Familiarity with BLM 3160-5 documentation
• Previous experience in environmental compliance, oil and gas operations, regulatory affairs, environmental consulting, remediation tracking, or related industry experience
• Knowledge of HAZWOPER, SPCC requirements, and related environmental compliance programs
• Certifications in OSHA, HAZWOPER, Environmental Compliance, SPCC, or related environmental and safety programs
• Acquisition or merger experience

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time at a desk and working on a computer