An upstream oil & gas exploration and production company is seeking an Environmental Specialist with a strong focus on air monitoring, leak detection, and environmental sampling. This role supports regulatory compliance and emissions management and partnering closely with field operations, engineering, and regulatory teams to ensure accurate monitoring, reporting, and environmental performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and support air monitoring and emissions measurement activities at oil & gas facilities and well sites
- Manage and execute Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs in accordance with state and federal requirements
- Conduct environmental sampling (air, soil, water, vapor) and coordinate laboratory analysis
- Track, review, and validate air emissions data and monitoring results
- Support compliance with air quality regulations and permit conditions
- Assist with emissions reporting, recordkeeping, and regulatory submittals
- Conduct field inspections and audits focused on air compliance and monitoring equipment
- Support incident investigations related to emissions exceedances or monitoring deviations
- Coordinate with third-party contractors for monitoring, sampling, and LDAR services
- Interface with regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and information requests
- Maintain environmental databases, monitoring logs, and compliance documentation
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field
- Experience supporting air quality compliance in oil & gas E&P or industrial operations
- Hands-on experience with air monitoring, LDAR programs, or environmental sampling
- Working knowledge of air regulations under the Clean Air Act
Key Responsibilities
- Support environmental compliance for upstream oil & gas operations
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations related to air, water, waste, and spill prevention
- Manage environmental permitting, reporting, and regulatory documentation
- Conduct field inspections, environmental audits, and compliance assessments at well sites and facilities
- Support air quality compliance, emissions tracking, and LDAR programs
Required Skills
- 5 years in an Air Monitoring/Chemist role
- 3+ years in oil and gas, environmental chemistry/ regulations
- Experience with LDAR (leak detection and repair)
Plusses
- Experience working with CDPHE, AQCC, or COGCC regulations
- Air compliance, emissions reporting, or LDAR program experience
- Experience supporting drilling, completions, or production operations
- Knowledge of environmental management systems (ISO 14001 or similar)
- Prior field-based environmental role in upstream oil & gas
$90,000 – $105,000 base salary, depending on experience, location, and scope
Bonus eligibility and benefits typically included
