Senior, Environmental Specialist

Talos Energy Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Talos Energy Careers is seeking a Sr. Environmental Specialist to lead regulatory compliance and sustainability initiatives across our offshore and onshore operations in Houston, TX. The role emphasizes strategic environmental program development and cross-functional collaboration.

You will mentor staff, oversee audits and permitting, and partner with Engineering, Operations, Safety to embed environmental considerations into projects, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive environmental experience.
• Significant environmental experience within the oil and gas, energy, or industrial sector.
• S. deepwater experience required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting offshore operations, environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, and compliance with federal and state environmental requirements.
• Experience leading environmental assessments, audits, inspections, risk assessments, and complex environmental projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement environmental programs, policies, and procedures, while providing technical guidance and strategic recommendations to leadership and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of environmental permits, reports, regulatory filings, and other required documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to leadership and operations regarding environmental requirements, compliance obligations, and emerging regulatory developments.
• Lead environmental audits, assessments, and inspections, including the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate operational and project-related environmental risks.
• Lead environmental projects related to compliance, sustainability, environmental performance, and risk reduction.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Safety, and other stakeholders to integrate environmental considerations into projects and operational activities.
• Manage environmental project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs and analyze environmental data to evaluate compliance, performance, and trends.
• Prepare and present environmental reports, analyses, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives focused on emissions reduction, resource conservation, waste minimization, and overall environmental performance.
• Identify opportunities to enhance environmental programs, processes, and performance across the organization.
• Develop and deliver environmental training and provide mentorship and technical guidance to environmental staff.
• Promote a culture of environmental stewardship, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Represent the company with regulatory agencies, industry organizations, consultants, vendors, and other external stakeholders.
• Provide environmental support during operational activities, audits, inspections, regulatory matters, and environmental incident response, including travel outside normal business hours as needed.
• Support environmental response activities and provide technical guidance during environmental incidents or emergencies, including travel outside normal business hours when required.
• Perform work in industrial and offshore environments while adhering to all applicable safety requirements and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain the ability to work in varying weather conditions and safely navigate stairs, ladders, walkways, and uneven surfaces during offshore and field visits.
• Complete and maintain all required offshore survival, safety, medical, and site-specific certifications necessary to support offshore operations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental permits

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Offshore operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

SEMS familiarity

Environmental data systems

Regulatory reporting software

Job description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sr. Environmental Specialist duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee environmental compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of environmental permits, reports, regulatory filings, and other required documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to leadership and operations regarding environmental requirements, compliance obligations, and emerging regulatory developments.
• Lead environmental audits, assessments, and inspections, including the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate operational and project-related environmental risks.
• Lead environmental projects related to compliance, sustainability, environmental performance, and risk reduction.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Safety, and other stakeholders to integrate environmental considerations into projects and operational activities.
• Manage environmental project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs and analyze environmental data to evaluate compliance, performance, and trends.
• Prepare and present environmental reports, analyses, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives focused on emissions reduction, resource conservation, waste minimization, and overall environmental performance.
• Identify opportunities to enhance environmental programs, processes, and performance across the organization.
• Develop and deliver environmental training and provide mentorship and technical guidance to environmental staff.
• Promote a culture of environmental stewardship, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Represent the company with regulatory agencies, industry organizations, consultants, vendors, and other external stakeholders.
• Provide environmental support during operational activities, audits, inspections, regulatory matters, and environmental incident response, including travel outside normal business hours as needed.
• Support environmental response activities and provide technical guidance during environmental incidents or emergencies, including travel outside normal business hours when required.
• Perform work in industrial and offshore environments while adhering to all applicable safety requirements and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain the ability to work in varying weather conditions and safely navigate stairs, ladders, walkways, and uneven surfaces during offshore and field visits.
• Complete and maintain all required offshore survival, safety, medical, and site-specific certifications necessary to support offshore operations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive environmental experience required.
• Significant environmental experience within the oil and gas, energy, or industrial sector.
• S. deepwater experience required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting offshore operations, environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, and compliance with federal and state environmental requirements.
• Experience leading environmental assessments, audits, inspections, risk assessments, and complex environmental projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement environmental programs, policies, and procedures, while providing technical guidance and strategic recommendations to leadership and operational teams.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of U.S. environmental laws and regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, NEPA, and offshore regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS), environmental management systems, and environmental compliance processes, including risk assessment, auditing, monitoring, and corrective actions.
• Proven ability to lead complex environmental initiatives, manage multiple priorities and stakeholders, and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret environmental data and identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical and regulatory requirements to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop environmental professionals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and environmental reporting, data management, and data analysis systems.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Environmental Manager (CEM) certification preferred.
• RCRA certification or related hazardous waste management training preferred.
• NORM certification or related training preferred.
• Certified Environmental Health (CEH) or similar environmental/EHS credential preferred.
• Other relevant environmental, regulatory, or industry certifications are a plus.
• Must be able to successfully complete applicable offshore survival, safety, and medical certifications as required.