EagleClaw Midstream

Environmental Technician

Pecos, TX

Full-time

About This Job

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities.

Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday

Purpose of Job:

This position serves as the field level team member assisting with EHS compliance topics applicable to company operations. The position supports the Kinetik assets including the gas plants, compressor stations, crude system, water system and the associated gathering systems. This position will assist operations in achieving Kinetik EHS goals with respect to environmental and safety compliance in our operations. A proven ability to solve problems, learn new material, adapt to change and be an effective communicator are key traits to success in this position. This position reports to the Director of Environmental Compliance.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

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Assist management, operations, and project/maintenance teams as required to assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate rules and regulations pertaining to operational environmental and safety aspects and impacts.

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Assist with organizing, planning, implementing, and auditing the environmental programs for the operation, ensuring compliance as required by regulatory agencies and corporate policy.

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Ensure compliance with permits by aiding Environmental Specialists in monitoring and recordkeeping.

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Ensure compliance with wastewater permits and site water, including the oversight of sample collection, the labs used for analysis, the preparation and submission of DMR data, management of required written plans, and the reporting of noncompliance.

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Assist with waste and remediation activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, including the manifests, regulatory reporting, and record keeping.

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Assist with the review of MOC’s for environmental impacts, regarding LDAR programs, and delivering necessary information to third party monitoring services.

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Ensure compliance with SPCC requirements and assist with spill response and remediation activities, as needed, including the facilitation of required reporting to applicable parties, including the TCEQ, EPA, and/or RRC.

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Oversee third party remediation crews ensuring safe work and proper methods in the field.

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Ensure compliance with corporate policies, including but not limited to reporting releases to all applicable agencies and internal personnel.

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Assist with being point of contact for LDAR contractors, remediation contractors, and some other third parties.

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Assist with compliance audits, as needed, and assist in facilitating resolution of action items from findings of reviews and inspections.

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Maintain a working knowledge of existing regulations that affect the plant/compressor station/ pipeline site.

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Communicate regular updates on EHS releases, status of leak repairs, and remediation status to the Director of Environmental Compliance for Operations management meetings.

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Ability to learn and comprehend the operating principles of natural gas compression and natural gas processing facilities.

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Ability to work independently and make decisions regarding leak repair, remediation, and waste handling in the field.

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Regular and reliable attendance is required.

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Provide EHS orientations for the area as directed.

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Provide support and training at monthly safety meetings as requested.

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Maintain the environmental and safety equipment inventory

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Support maintaining the 4-gas monitor and PPE program.

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As a member of the EHS team, demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment through own actions and mentoring others;

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Perform other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

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2 years of experience in an oil and gas related field of operations, maintenance or EHS position.

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High school diploma or equivalent;

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Experience in gathering data and organizing data;

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Strong written and verbal communication;

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Possess and maintain a valid driver license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company;

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Ability to understand and follow directions;

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Maintain discretion and confidentiality;

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Good time management and organizational skills;

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Computer knowledge (MS Office).

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

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Ability to lead a small team of laborers to accomplish daily goals.

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Bachelor’s degree in an area of Environmental study or an engineering discipline;

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Experience and certification in Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) and other gas detection methods.

Work Requirements

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Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

•Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

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Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.

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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer;

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Prolonged periods of working outside in the field.

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Live within a 150-mile radius of company facilities.

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Travel to Kinetik plants and worksites as needed;

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.lth and well-being!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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401(k)

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Dental insurance

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Health insurance

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Paid time off

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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10 hour shift

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8 hour shift

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Day shift

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Monday to Friday

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Night shift

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Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person