HSE Environmental Permitting Specialist

Plains; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Plains is seeking an entry-level Environmental Permitting Assistant to support permitting for pipeline and facility projects in the Southwest Division, mainly in Texas and New Mexico. The role can be based in Houston or Midland, with opportunities to work closely with senior staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating with consultants, tracking deliverables, and assisting with NEPA and various agency requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in environmental permitting or regulatory compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Interest in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Basic knowledge of NEPA, Clean Water Act (CWA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment

Responsibilities

• Support environmental permitting for projects on federal, state, and private lands
• Assist with NEPA compliance, BLM, and New Mexico SLO requirements
• Coordinate with external consultants to compile environmental and permitting documents
• Support compliance with BLM, SLO, USACE, and USFWS requirements
• Establish a working relationship with regulatory agency personnel
• Coordinate with internal project teams to support routing guidance and schedules
• Track environmental deliverables, permit status, and agency requests
• Maintain organized project files and records
• Support Oracle invoicing and purchase order (PO) tracking

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Type

Regular

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

Position Summary

Supports environmental permitting and compliance activities for pipeline and facilities projects in the Southwest Division (SWD), primarily in Texas and New Mexico. This entry-level role assists senior environmental staff with consultant coordination, regulatory compliance support, tracking environmental deliverables, and document and invoice management.

The location for this can be in Houston or Midland

Key Responsibilities

• Support environmental permitting for projects on federal, state, and private lands
• Assist with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and New Mexico State Land Office (SLO) requirements
• Coordinate with external consultants to compile environmental and permitting documents
• Support compliance with Bureau of Land Management (BLM), State Land Office (SLO), US Army Corps (USACE), and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) requirements
• Establish a working relationship with key personnel at regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with internal project teams to support routing guidance and schedules
• Track environmental deliverables, permit status, and agency requests
• Maintain organized project files and records
• Support Oracle invoicing and purchase order (PO) tracking

Required Qualifications

• Preferred 2+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Interest in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
• Basic knowledge of NEPA, Clean Water Act (CWA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA)
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment

At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail].

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