Environmental Specialist — ES&H & Compliance

Targa Resources; Eunice (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support the Delaware Basin operations in the Eunice NM area. This role focuses on ES&H compliance, data collection, and reporting across gas plants and gathering systems.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field and 2+ years of ES&H experience, preferably in oil and gas. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with regulators and operations teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or another related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of environmental, safety and health (ES&H) experience, preferably within the oil and gas industry
• Knowledgeable in federal and state regulations (EPA, RRC, TCEQ)
• Self-motivated with ability to perform assignments with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and report preparation
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Regular and reliable attendance

Responsibilities

• ES& H support for midstream oil and gas operations
• Maintains and communicates effective ES&H policies and programs
• Assists with planning, training, preparation, and implementation of ES&H policies and procedures
• Audits business units to ensure compliance with ES&H regulatory requirements and company policies
• Supports area supervision and personnel with compliance efforts regarding EPA,
• Monitors and coordinates meetings with business segments to review ES&H programs, recordkeeping, and emergency response plans
• Assists business segment personnel with ES&H related questions
• Build and maintain relationships with Federal, State, and local officials to establish communication and understanding of agency interactions
• Perform ES&H data collection, recordkeeping, and reporting. May include conducting incident investigations to determine the cause, identification of prevention measures and establishment of appropriate procedures.
• Be a resource to operation teams to address questions regarding regulatory compliance and assist in identification and establishment of compliance assurance processes
• Assist management, operations, and project/maintenance teams as required to assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate rules and regulations pertaining to operational environmental aspects and impacts.
• Assist with organizing, planning, implementing, and auditing the environmental programs and policies for the operation, ensuring compliance as required by regulatory agencies and corporate policy.
• Ensure compliance with Title V operating permits, including the preparation of semiannual deviation reports and annual compliance certifications.
• Ensure compliance with site water and wastewater permits, including the oversight of sample collection, the labs used for analysis, the preparation and submission of DMR data, management of required written plans, and the reporting of noncompliance.
• Assist with waste and remediation activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, including the waste management plans, shipments, manifests, and regulatory reporting, as needed.
• Assist with the review of certain projects for environmental impacts, including NSR compliance, and documenting necessary information to the file or helping to initiate the permitting process when required.
• Ensure compliance with SPCC (Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure) requirements and assist with spill response and remediation activities, as needed, including the facilitation of required reporting to applicable parties, including the NRC, TCEQ, and/or RRC, NMED and NMOCD
• Ensure compliance, gather data, and facilitate reporting as required under many applicable regulations, including CERCLA, EPCRA, SARA and State Superfund programs.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, including reporting releases to all applicable agencies and internal personnel.
• Act as the point of contact for both regulatory agencies and operations on required reports, payments, inspections, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with compliance audits and help resolve action items from reviews, inspections, and incident investigation findings.
• Maintain a working knowledge of existing and proposed regulations that affect the plant/compressor station/ pipeline site.
• Communicate regular updates on ES&H releases, permit deviations, and enforcement status to Environmental Supervisor for Operations management meetings.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining an effective filing system for all operational data to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in science/enginee​r

ES&H experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Regular attendance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Targa Resources is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support the Delaware Basin operations in the Eunice NM area. This role focuses on ES&H compliance, data collection, and reporting across gas plants and gathering systems.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field and 2+ years of ES&H experience, preferably in oil and gas. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with regulators and operations teams are essential.