Specialist - Environmental

Energy Transfer LP; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP in Midland, TX seeks an Environmental Specialist to support Field Operations, engineering, regulatory and construction teams. You will ensure compliance with environmental laws, prepare reports and permit applications, and liaise with agencies and industry groups.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, plus travel as needed. Join a dynamic team focused on safeguarding the environment while enabling efficient energy operations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma is required with 6+ years of related experience for Specialist level.
• 8+ years for Senior Specialist level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiar with environmental permitting for gas and liquid pipelines.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; GIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regional program ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and permits.
• Prepare environmental reports for agencies.
• Prepare permit applications.
• Represent company with agencies and in public meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws affecting operations.
• Provide training on compliance to personnel.
• Develop environmental scopes of work and conduct audits.
• Write and review environmental procedures.
• Review new environmental regulations.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Regulatory permitting

Communication

Administrative skills

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

GIS/Google Earth

Valid driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

GIS (Google Earth)

Adobe

Job description

Summary:

Coordinate and provide technical support to Field Operations teams, engineering, regulatory and construction personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage regional program to ensure operations compliance with applicable environmental regulations, permits, authorizations and agreements.
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of environmental reports to various environmental agencies.
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of environmentally related permit applications.
• Represent Company in verbal and written interaction with federal, state and local environmental agencies as well as in industry meetings and public hearings.
• Maintain a proficient knowledge of current federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations that impact natural gas transmission operations.
• Interpret regulations and provide training to company personnel to ensure compliance with all the above requirements.
• Assist in preparation and implementation of operating and capital budgets.
• Develop environmental scopes of work, manage records, train and conduct audits of operations and construction activities.
• Write and review environmental procedures.
• Review, comment and communicate new environmental legislation and regulations.
• Required to safely operate a company vehicle.

Required Skills

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiar with Environmental and Regulatory permitting with local, state and federal government agencies for gas and liquid pipeline facilities.
• Exceptional administrative skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Computer savvy, Microsoft Office Suite consisting of Word, Excel, Project PowerPoint, as well as Adobe, Google Earth and/or GIS.
• Valid driver's license.
• Interpersonal skills - high degree of interaction with a variety of groups from field construction personnel, vendors and internal personnel (engineering, operations, management), team-oriented and self-directed. Has the ability to be proactive rather than reactive.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• The Specialist level requires a HS Diploma and 6+ years of relevant job related experience
• The Senior Specialist level requires a HS Diploma and 8+ years of relevant job related experience

Working Conditions:

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.