HSE Environmental Permitting Specialist

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Plains seeks an entry-level Environmental Permitting Assistant in the Southwest Division, based in Houston or Midland, TX. You will assist senior staff with permitting, regulatory compliance, and document management for pipeline and facilities projects.

You will coordinate with external consultants, support NEPA, BLM, SLO requirements, and track deliverables and invoices using Oracle. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role assisting senior environmental staff with permit coordination and compliance.
• Requires basic NEPA, CWA, ESA knowledge and strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; valid driver's license and ability to travel.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for duration; no visa sponsorship.
• Preferred: 2+ years experience; Bachelor's degree in environmental field.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental permitting for projects on federal, state, and private lands
• Assist NEPA compliance, BLM and SLO requirements
• Coordinate with external consultants to compile environmental and permitting documents
• Support compliance with BLM, SLO, USACE, and USFWS requirements
• Establish relationships with regulator 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

NEPA knowledge

CWA knowledge

ESA knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management

MS Office

Driver's license

Travel flexibility

Background checks cleared

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

Oracle invoicing

PO tracking

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

• 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
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment
• This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Interest in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance

Benefits

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. Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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].

Company Vision

At Plains, our vision is to become the premier crude oil and marketing company in the United States and Canada by providing the utmost in value-added services to our customers, and in doing so, delivering superior returns to our stakeholders.

Company Culture and Core Values

• Safety and Environmental Stewardship: We conduct our business in a manner that is safe for our employees, business partners, communities and the environment.
• Ownership and Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and are accountable to each other and our stakeholders, including the communities where we live and work.
• Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion: We treat each other with respect and fairness, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace.
• Ethics and Integrity: We do the right thing, obey the law and act with the highest levels of honesty, ethics and integrity.
• Teamwork: We foster a collaborative environment and work together to achieve our goals.
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation: We are a nimble team that develops and implements creative solutions that deliver value for our stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.