Environmental Technician

Kinetik; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetik is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support field EHS activities across gas plants, compressor stations, and gathering systems. The role requires problem-solving, adaptability, and clear communication, reporting to the North Delaware Manager of Environmental Compliance.

The candidate will assist with regulatory compliance, environmental programs, permit monitoring, and spill prevention. Must be able to work independently and travel within the region for field assignments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist management, operations, and project teams to assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate environmental rules.
• Plan, implement, and audit environmental programs and policies.
• Ensure permit compliance by aiding Environmental Specialists in monitoring and recordkeeping.
• Assist with waste and remediation activities and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee third party remediation crews for safety and proper methods.
• Review MOC’s for environmental impacts and document information or initiate permitting when required.
• Ensure SPCC compliance and support spill response and reporting.
• Coordinate LDAR and remediation contractor activities; assist with audits and closure of findings.
• Maintain knowledge of current and proposed regulations affecting plants and pipelines.
• Communicate updates on releases and permit deviations to management meetings.
• Learn operating principles of natural gas compression/processing facilities and work independently on leak repair decisions.

Skills

Data gathering

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental study or engineering

Tools

MS Office

OGI certification (preferred)

Job description

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, anddocumenting 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.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

• 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.