Environmental Technician

Kinetik; Loco Hills (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetik is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support field operations across gas plants, compressor stations, and gathering systems. You will help achieve environmental goals by coordinating compliance programs, audits, and regulatory reporting.

The role requires problem-solving, quick learning, and clear communication, with regular field presence and collaboration with the North Delaware Manager of Environmental Compliance. Strong data handling and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an oil and gas related field of operations, maintenance or EHS position.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.

Responsibilities

• Assist management, operations, and project/maintenance teams to assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate rules and regulations pertaining to environmental aspects and impacts.
• Assist with organizing, planning, implementing, and auditing environmental programs and policies for the operation, ensuring compliance as required by regulatory agencies and corporate policy.
• Ensure compliance with permits by aiding Environmental Specialists in monitoring and recordkeeping.
• Assist with waste and remediation activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, including manifests and reporting.
• Oversee third party remediation crews to ensure safety and proper methods in the field.
• Assist with review of MOC’s for environmental impacts, including NSR compliance and permitting processes as needed.
• Ensure SPCC compliance and assist with spill response and remediation activities and reporting to authorities.
• Communicate updates on EHS releases, permit deviations, and enforcement status to management meetings.

Skills

Data collection

Written communication

Verbal communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental studies or engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities.

Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, after hours as needed due to business necessity

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This position serves as the field level team member assisting with EHS compliance topics applicable to company operations. The position supports the Kinetik assets including the gas plants, compressor stations, and associated gathering systems. This position will assist operations in achieving Kinetik EHS goals with respect to environmental compliance in our operations. A proven ability to solve problems, learn new material, adapt to change and be an effective communicator are key traits to success in this position. This position reports to the North Delaware Manager of Environmental Compliance.

• 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 permits by aiding Environmental Specialists in monitoring and recordkeeping.
• Assist with waste and remediation activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, including the manifests, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee third party remediation crews to ensure they are working safely and using proper methods in the field.
• Assist with the review of MOC’s 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 requirements and assist with spill response and remediation activities, as needed, including the facilitation of required reporting to applicable parties, including the TCEQ, and/or RRC.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, including but not limited to reporting releases to all applicable agencies and internal personnel.
• Assist with being point of contact for LDAR contractors, remediation contractors, and some other third parties.
• Assist with compliance audits, as needed, and assist in facilitating resolution of action items from findings of reviews, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of existing and proposed regulations that affect the plant/compressor station/ pipeline site.
• Communicate regular updates on EHS releases, permit deviations, and enforcement status to the Director of Environmental Compliance for Operations management meetings.
• Ability to learn and comprehend the operating principles of natural gas compression and natural gas processing facilities.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions regarding leak repair, remediation, and waste handling in the field.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Provide EHS orientations for the area as directed.
• Provide support and training at monthly safety meetings as requested.
• Maintain the environmental and safety equipment inventory
• Support maintaining the 4-gas monitor and PPE program.
• As a member of the EHS team, demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment through own actions and mentoring others.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• 2 years of experience in an oil and gas related field of operations, maintenance or EHS position.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in gathering data and organizing data
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Computer knowledge (MS Office).

Preferred

• Ability to lead a small team of laborers to accomplish daily goals.
• Bachelor’s degree in an area of Environmental study or an engineering discipline
• Experience and certification in Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) and other gas detection methods

Working Conditions

• Field work will involve walking and standing on rough terrain with uneven and slippery surfaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate but may regularly require exposure to loud noises from machinery.
• Will be required to regularly drive to other field facilities within their assigned region.
• Will regularly use a computer to create, record, store, revise and save documentation needed to perform their role.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. in a safe manner.
• Ability to talk, listen and speak clearly on a telephone and in-person.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must live within a 150-mile radius of Loco Hills, NM.

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.