Sr. Environmental Representative

EOG Resources; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EOG Resources in Midland, TX, seeks an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support development and implementation of environmental programs across upstream and midstream operations. You will work with operations and environmental staff to ensure SPCC, waste management, and regulatory obligations are met.

The role emphasizes field activity, data analysis, and liaison with agencies, with substantial travel to field sites. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of oil & gas or related environmental experience required.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to upstream and midstream.
• Ability to travel to field sites as needed (roughly 20% office, 80% field).
• Ability to prepare reports and communicate with agencies and operations teams.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented team player with good problem solving and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Support spill response and remediation oversight, SPCC plan upkeep, and audits.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, sampling, and data input for proactive programs.
• Provide minor maintenance support to operations for compliance programs.
• Develop and maintain environmental plans (SPCC, waste management, etc.).
• Communicate with agencies and coordinate follow-up on inspections and reports.
• Assist with internal audits and training of field personnel on environmental matters.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Spill response

Regulatory inspections

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Generally responsible for environmental compliance activities for divisional facilities in West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. This position will report to the Division Environmental Supervisor and will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced oil and gas environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting implementation of environmental programs for compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to the upstream and midstream sectors of the oil and gas industry.

The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: spill response and remediation oversight, SPCC compliance inspections and plan upkeep, due diligence support, avian and wildlife protection, waste management including NORM compliance, support agency compliance inspections and audits, various sampling support of environmental media and oversight of general housekeeping of operations as pertaining to environmental quality and protection.

This position works closely and in conjunction with operations staff and other environmental staff and acts as a liaison between the division and environmental agencies, including coordination of agency inspections and follow-up activities. This position must have a working knowledge and maintain a proficient knowledge of applicable regulations while conducting regulatory assessments of divisional locations. We are looking for a self-motivated, hard-working team player who pays close attention to detail. This position requires an individual who is comfortable working alone while being fully capable of working within a team and interdisciplinary setting. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

This position requires recurring work outdoors, exposure to inclement weather and frequent travel to the field/facility sites (20% office, 80% field work). Infrequent travel to Divisional or Corporate Headquarters may be required.

Scope of Duties & Responsibilities

• Promote environmental awareness at all levels of field management and operations including recurring monthly training of field operation personnel on various standard and/or emerging environmental matters.
• Maintain a current working knowledge of environmental regulations pertinent to oil and gas operations and respective to relevant federal, state and local jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated ability to perform field environmental activities which may include compliance inspections, sampling various media, GPS surveying, oversight of remedial activities.
• Operational knowledge sufficient or demonstrate mechanical aptitude to provide minor maintenance support to operations in support of compliance programs (i.e. SPCC) and applicable repair deadlines.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet often aggressive project deadlines.
• Support maintenance of a variety of plans, including, but not limited to: SPCC, waste management, and other related compliance plans.
• Efficiently input, monitor, and trend variety of environmental data to inform and support development of proactive programs of prevention, compliance and operations management;
• Support annual implementation of internal audit program to maintain comprehensive compliance of operations within the basin.
• Attend industry trade group meetings and participate in industry regulatory efforts.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to prevent, respond, mitigate, and remediate impacts associated with operational spills and leaks including preparation of spill notifications and reports to the applicable agencies.
• Other duties:
  • As required to support operations respective to environmental compliance, and
  • As assigned by the environmental supervisor.

• Minimum of 2+ years of oil & gas experience,related environmental experience preferred.
• Experience in earthwork operations or field contractor management preferred
• Capable of performing on-call duties as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and prepare reports and other related correspondence, both internal and external.
• Demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Organized and able to manage multiple concurrent activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated abilities with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) as well as other internal programs as necessary.
• Ability to foster cooperation and collaboration with diverse multi-disciplinary teams.
• Be able to perform job functions independently and able to manage and complete assigned duties with limited supervision.

Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.

EOG Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Disabled.