EHS Specialist

Position Summary:

Under close supervision, The Environment/Safety Specialist is responsible for the implementation and administration of SM Energy’s environmental, health, and safety management systems. This position works with engineering and operations personnel to ensure compliance with State, Federal and local regulations and internal policies, procedures and practices in our operated assets. This position is responsible for preparation of required permits and reports in compliance with Federal, State and local environmental, health and safety laws and regulations.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities:

- Participate in the development, implementation and administration of environmental, health and safety management systems and related policies, procedures and practices to assure compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations and with internal expectations and goals

- Participate in the development, implementation and administration of contractor safety management program and review contractor's EHS performance to ensure work is performed in line with our company's EHS expectations

- Directly work with engineering and operations personnel to ensure compliance with State, Federal and local regulations and internal policies, procedures and practices in our operated assets

- Conduct safety observations, hazard assessments, field inspections, drills and safety audits to ensure compliance with internal and external standards and to identify new hazards Perform risk assessments and make recommendations for regulatory compliance and risk mitigation

- Participate in incident investigations to determine contributing and root causes and recommend and implement corrective actions with follow-up to verify effectiveness

- Obtain, interpret and communicate environmental, health and safety regulations and stay appraised of new laws and regulations and their impact on our oil and gas operations

- Contribute to tracking of environmental, health and safety data Analyze data to promote continuous improvement in EHS programs Prepare internal and regulatory EHS reports as necessary

- Preparation and submit required Federal, State and local environmental, health and safety permits, filings, documents and surveys

- Develop training materials and provide training to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations and with internal policies, procedures and practices

- Attend industry trade group meetings and participate in industry regulatory development efforts

- Other duties as assigned

Computer/Software Applications: Basic level of skill and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Basic knowledge of company and industry specific software and related applications including IMS, ISNetworld, Wellview and Spotfire.

Typical Education: HS diploma or GED is required BS degree in Environment, Health, and Safety field, chemistry, engineering or related science is preferred.

Typical Experience: Minimum of 3 years of oil and gas experience plus 1 year of environmental/safety experience.

SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com).

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.