EH&S Environmental Specialist - Air

Company Profile

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (“DGOC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “DEC”. Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced our expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Diversified is currently hiring an EH&S Specialist for Air. This position is in any of our Central Region offices in LA, NM, OK, and TX and will have an opportunity for hybrid remote work, after an initial time period. This role will be responsible for facilitating compliance with applicable Environmental, Health, Safety, Regulatory and local, state, and federal laws/regulations and DEC internal policies and procedures.

Special focus to be placed on:

- Providing support for air programs, permitting, and compliance.  Air quality experience in one or more of DEC’s Central Region operating states (LA, NM, OK, TX, and WY) is preferred.

- Developing and implementing air emissions programs, with emphasis on overall air emissions management, air permitting, greenhouse gas, reporting, and associated regulations.

- Fostering compliance with GHGRP, NSPS, NESHAP, and other regulatory regimes, as well as DEC’s voluntary initiatives.

- Maintaining positive working relationships with regulators. Meeting with regulators during site visits.

- Providing guidance and support to field operation teams.

- Performing field visits to verify data, working with operation teams to attain compliance, provide training, and managing projects.

- Supervising multiple consultants effectively to increase quality and manage costs.

- Making recommendations after anticipating work/project requirements and considers business impact and risks.

- Being self-directed and self-motivated while keeping leadership regularly apprised of progress.

- Proactively supporting and/or leading EH&S initiatives that support the business and the organization's core values and corporate strategies.

- Contributing to and influencing team priorities.  Seeking the ideas and opinions of others and fostering trust.  Successfully mentoring those less experienced.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental, Life or Earth Sciences, or Engineering is preferred.  Other four-year degrees will be considered with applicable experience.

- Two to five years of experience in oil and gas, with experience in air emissions preferred.

- Experience with air emissions calculation methods is required. Experience with ProMax software is preferred.

- Solid understanding of oil and gas operations and implications for compliance with air regulations.

- Understanding of environmental permit and regulation interpretation and application to operations.

- Effective project management, business writing, presentation, training and leadership capabilities.

- Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.

- Demonstrate a willingness and ability to share expertise.

The base pay range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000+/yr. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s qualifications, location, experience, and alignment with the job requirements. The range listed is just one component of Diversified Energy’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Diversified Energy offers a competitive compensation plan and a comprehensive benefits program. The benefits program includes healthcare, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), life insurance, Flexible Spending Account Plan, and paid time off.