Environmental Engineer – Permian

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Job Summary

Permian Basin Overview

ConocoPhillips and its heritage companies have operated in the Permian Basin for almost 100 years. The transformational acquisitions of Concho Resources Inc. and Shell Enterprises LLC’s prolific positions in the Delaware and Midland Basins in 2021 further strengthened the company’s position in the Permian Basin. At year-end 2023, the company held approximately 1 million total net acres in the Permian Basin.

During 2023, net production averaged 719 MBOED.

Description

This is an asset field environmental engineer position for the Lower 48 Environmental Field Operations organization. We work together with other members of the Environmental Team, S&OH Team, IT, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Land, and Legal organizations to develop compliance tools and implement environmental compliance programs that contribute to sustainable development and maintaining a zero-incident culture. At ConocoPhillips, as a team member or working independently, multifaceted environmental-related tasks will be completed in support of operational needs for the Permian assets.

This role supports the Permian asset, managing environmental related issues at the field level such as waste and NORM management requirements; Release reporting and closures; SPCC assessment and compliance, and supports all other environmental needs at the asset level.

Job Description

Responsibilities may include:

• Demonstrate leadership on all environmental matters pertaining to the asset
• Independently manage day-to-day environmental issues impacting the asset
• Be the primary interface for environmental issues with operational functions, including the Projects and Maintenance organizations
• Develop solutions for changing regulatory environments at the state and local level and advise on technical standards; Engage in the review and roll out of procedures related to environmental issues; Provide environmental training to operations & engineering
• Provide environmental technical knowledge and training to operational functions, including Projects and Maintenance Organizations, in Waste and NORM management; reporting requirements; closure on deferred spills; and SPCC compliance
• Capture, maintain, and analyze datasets for the purposes of estimating release volumes, waste volumes, and process safety metrics classification. Coordinate with supervision to develop tools that can be used to inform the workforce of emerging trends
• As requested, support air permitting and other required environmental compliance and reporting for sites in the asset
• Provide environmental expertise during emergency response activities, including agency notifications, initial delineation, initial response and remediation; Contribute during environmental incident investigations and, internal and external audits and proactively implementing takeaways to prevent similar incidents or findings
• Actively participate and contribute during environmental incident investigations and proactively implement learnings to prevent similar incidents

Basic/Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Current/valid driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental, Chemical, Petroleum, Civil Engineering, or foreign equivalent
• 3+ years of experience as an Environmental Professional in the oil and gas industry
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 10% of the time on a yearly basis

Preferred:

• 5+ years of experience as an Environmental Professional in the oil and gas industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed to work with multiple clients
• Ability to interact with engineering and maintenance on operational issues related to environmental emissions and releases
• Demonstrates expertise in waste management regulations, requirements and practices in the oil and gas industry, including knowledge of RCRA and applicable state regulations
• Demonstrates knowledge about process operations that contribute to spills and other environmental releases
• Demonstrates leadership and dedication to champion a zero-incident culture
• Ability to network and gain agreement from members of operations, maintenance, and other workgroups
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and with competing deadlines
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what’s right
• Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
• Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results

Apply Before: August 17, 2024

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.