Permian Basin Environmental Lead — Onsite Compliance & Permits

WCL Group; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 63,369 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group is seeking an Environmental Specialist for a 6‑month contract based in Midland, TX. The role focuses on permitting, regulatory coordination, and field guidance to support shale and tight oil development in the Permian Basin.

You will manage permits, conduct environmental surveys, track compliance, and coordinate with regulators and contractors. Requires knowledge of TX/NM environmental requirements and strong communication; a Health, Environment, and Safety diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health, Environment, and Safety or related field.
• 2-4 years and/or 8-10 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify constraints, surveys, mitigation needs, and regulatory triggers early.
• Manage permits, agency coordination, APD support, conservation reviews, floodplain approvals, pit registrations, and conditions-of-approval tracking for pits.
• Address biological, cultural, WOTUS, karst, and threatened/endangered habitat requirements, plus construction and compliance requirements, before field activity.
• Complete Clear-to-Construct reviews, constraint maps, permit conditions, seasonal restrictions, and field guidance.
• Maintain inspections, agency reporting, and environmental commitment verification.
• Track pit/pond usage data and complete reserve pit inspections.
• Conduct environmental surveys and site reviews for new development areas.
• Support the NM environmental specialist as needed.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory coordination

Permit management

Stakeholder communication

Field guidance

Auditing

Contractor coordination

AI tools

Education

Diploma in Health, Environment, and Safety

Tools

AI tools

Job description

WCL Group is seeking an Environmental Specialist for a 6‑month contract based in Midland, TX. The role focuses on permitting, regulatory coordination, and field guidance to support shale and tight oil development in the Permian Basin.

You will manage permits, conduct environmental surveys, track compliance, and coordinate with regulators and contractors. Requires knowledge of TX/NM environmental requirements and strong communication; a Health, Environment, and Safety diploma is required.