Position SummaryThe Environmental Engineer will act as a technical project manager for all aspects of environmental compliance. This position will be responsible for coaching, mentoring, and working with others in a way that achieves the goal of maintaining compliance with all applicable environmental rules and regulations. Regular and clear communication with all stakeholders is expected, including but not limited to field personnel, EHS personnel, and the organization's leadership. The individual should be flexible enough to complete the technical work when time permits but have strong project management skills to delegate and managers others to complete these tasks. This position is also expected to help develop, implement, and maintain area or companywide programs to ensure compliance. Candidates must have an expert understanding of applicable rules and regulations in order to manage this compliance. The position will report to the Director of Environmental and will be located in downtown Houston, TX. Level and salary commensurate with experience.Essential Job Functions- Serve as primary environmental contact to an assigned geographical area within the Company
- Perform and review technical work to ensure compliance with environmental requirements
- Communicate with internal stakeholders, including field operations and organizational leadership to meet compliance requirements
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, systems, and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental requirements
- Recommend improvements in processes, management systems, procedures, and operating equipment to optimize environmental compliance requirements
- Work with others to respond to and investigate environmental incidents such as spills, releases, notice of violations (NOV's), and complaints
- Prepare and conduct employee training and emergency preparedness
- Provide basic regulatory interpretations and technical advice to operating assets utilizing effective communication techniques
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of existing and proposed environmental regulations
- Assist with due diligence on possible and current merger and acquisition activities
- Act as environmental lead on audits
- Maintain environmental records
- Assist in project tracking, cost management and entering data into the Asset and Compliance Tracking System (ACTS) database
This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Selected candidates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor. Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering or a related degree
- 5 years of related environmental experience
- Possess basic working knowledge of oil and gas exploration and production technologies
- Knowledge of environmental laws - including but not limited to Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and various state environmental laws
- Knowledge of Oil and Gas processes and equipment
- Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Must have advanced mathematical, science and analytical abilities
- Must possess effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to prepare written communications, present information to others, enter data into various programs
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, superiors, vendors, and regulators
- Must be willing to travel
- Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Preferred Qualifications- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Specialization in Chemical or Environmental Engineering
- Experience working with Asset and Compliance Tracking System (ACTS) database
- Experience working with GLYCalc software
- Experience working with ProMax software
EEO Statement:Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
