Environmental Specialist III/IV

Williams Companies; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Williams Companies is seeking an Environmental Specialist III or IV in Tulsa, OK to lead environmental programs across the company. You will drive remediation projects, waste management initiatives, and data-driven improvements in collaboration with operations and Legal teams.

The role emphasizes program strategy, complex project leadership, and regulatory engagement, with opportunities to influence enterprise-wide environmental performance and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field required.
• Experience in environmental compliance, remediation, waste management, or related areas preferred.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and guides environmental processes and policies; provides required training.
• Assesses risk and supports regulatory documentation and actions.
• Plans and implements environmental projects including impact assessments and reporting.
• Prepares complex permit applications and coordinates with partners.
• Conducts environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations.
• Supports data systems, training materials, and regulatory coordination.
• Maintains relationships with regulators and industry groups.
• Interprets federal, state and local environmental regulations to ensure compliance.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory engagement

Project leadership

Data management

Environmental remediation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

As an Environmental Specialist III or IV, you will need functional and technical expertise and skills in areas of water, waste and remediation. In this role, you will run projects and programs of moderate complexity that require a specialized breadth of expertise.

Day in the Life

As an Environmental Specialist in Corporate Environmental Programs, you will support enterprise-wide environmental compliance, remediation, sustainability, and operational excellence initiatives across Williams’ assets. You will lead and support complex projects such as environmental remediation and site closure activities, waste management initiatives, environmental data management improvements, and the development of company-wide environmental processes and tools. You will collaborate with other environmental and safety professionals as well as Operations, Legal, Land, Engineering, and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory obligations are met, environmental risks are effectively managed, and strategic environmental objectives are achieved. Responsibilities may include managing environmental data systems, developing guidance and training materials, coordinating with regulators and industry organizations, supporting due diligence and integration activities, and driving continuous improvement projects that enhance environmental performance across the company. Senior specialists typically focus on program strategy, complex project leadership, regulatory engagement, and industry advocacy, while mid-level specialists execute project deliverables, perform technical analyses, manage data and reporting requirements, and support implementation of environmental programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities/Expectations

• Develops, maintains and provides guidance on environmental processes/policies; conducts required environmental training
• Assesses environmental risk, provides recommendations to address risk and participates in or handles the approved course of action, including required regulatory documentation
• Participates in environmental project planning and implementation, including scheduling, cost estimating, preparation of environmental impact assessments and reporting
• Prepares and submits sophisticated applications to procure environmental permits, renewals, approvals, variances, and other authorizations and coordinates with company partners
• Performs environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations, as the need arises
• Develops, recommends and implements improvements for systems and practices in water, waste management and/or remediation activities for assigned areas
• Assists with the preparation of all required compliance reports/certifications and development and maintenance of documentation related to environmental compliance programs
• Cultivates relationships between Williams and regulatory agencies
• Interprets applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations and ensures compliance with such regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience

• For an Environmental Specialist III - Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum four (4) years’ environmental experience
• For an Environmental Specialist IV - Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight (8) years’ environmental experience

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

Why Tulsa?

Because here, you don’t have to choose between career and lifestyle. Tulsa is a growing hub for innovation and energy, paired with a vibrant arts scene, great food, and a cost of living that actually lets you enjoy it all. Think shorter commutes, bigger impact and a community that feels like home from day one. Check out ExperienceTulsa.com to learn more.

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.

Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

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