Spill Response & Reclamation Specialist, Upstream

Permian Resources; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Permian Resources is seeking an Environmental Specialist for spill remediation and site reclamation across upstream operations in the Permian Basin. You will own spill and release response, corrective action, pit and location closure, and final site reclamation in NM and TX, coordinating with state regulators and surface owners.

The role requires evaluating remediation strategies, managing contractors, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental field.
• 3+ years of spill remediation and reclamation experience in upstream oil and gas.
• Working knowledge of New Mexico & Texas remediation, reclamation, and release-reporting requirements.
• Experience managing remediation and reclamation contractors and consultants.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulations from NMOCD, NMSLO, BLM, and the RRC.
• Willingness to travel to field locations across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reported releases of crude oil, produced water, condensate, and other oilfield fluids at company-operated sites; direct initial containment, source control, and free-product recovery.
• Complete required release notifications and regulatory filings, including New Mexico Form C-141 and Railroad Commission notifications.
• Coordinate with NM State Land Office, BLM, and private surface owners on release notifications and remediation access.
• Manage remediation projects under NM and TX regulations and ensure regulatory closure.
• Oversee in-situ and ex-situ remediation including excavation, land application, and delineation of contamination.
• Prepare and submit closure reports and supporting documentation to NMOCD or the RRC; track remediation projects to closure.
• Coordinate final grading, topsoil replacement, and revegetation to meet reclamation standards.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Contractor management

Communication skills

Field travel

Upstream oil & gas knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Geology

Job description

Permian Resources is seeking an Environmental Specialist for spill remediation and site reclamation across upstream operations in the Permian Basin. You will own spill and release response, corrective action, pit and location closure, and final site reclamation in NM and TX, coordinating with state regulators and surface owners.

The role requires evaluating remediation strategies, managing contractors, and ensuring regulatory compliance.