Environmental Specialist

Key Accountabilities

Provides oversight and leads the implementation and continuous improvement of the Environmental Management Information System (EMIS).

• Understands advanced aspects of discipline and is viewed as an expert in a given field.
• Applies broad range of competencies to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Often provides specialized/technical/functional guidance to others within department and/or business asset.
• Responsible for field implementation support of all environmental media (i.e. air, water, waste, spills/remediation, land), permit/jurisdictional and Client compliance responsibilities (i.e. corporate reporting, procedural requirements) for the supported function.
• Serve as the technical point of contact on all environmental issues for the assigned function.
• Maintain key environmental tools, such as the Compliance Database, Intelex, spill reporting, water use, air quality records for the function.
• Coordinate with other environmental professionals to share information and ensure shared understanding of environmental requirements. (including town based permit staff, other FEC’s, project personnel, others)
• Identify and address potential compliance issues proactively and assist in developing plans to maintain compliance during the project.
• The Environmental Coordinator is often an ambassador of community relations and cultural matters due to the sensitivity of our work location. It is especially important to be a good communicator and prudent around messaging.
• Assist in communicating environmental requirements to contractors and conduct compliance assurance checks for functional areas as needed.
• Support/champion Client initiatives, programs, audits, agency inspections and related demands for assigned function. Interact with other Client resources as needed.
• Serve as the SPOC for questions from contractors and/or scope leaders on Environmental matters. Involve/communicate with HSE Director as needed to support the outcome.
• Actively interface with KSOP and ACS Spill Response personnel as applicable within function. Provide day-to-day oversight of ACS Techs assigned to the function. Partner with HSE Director in assessing seasonal or project-based staffing needs.
• Manage all environmental data, recordkeeping, reporting and documentation applicable within function.
• In some cases, data may need to be compiled within function and provided to one of the other positions for consolidated reporting.
• Collaborate with HSE Director regarding incidents and notifications.
• As a team, develop and manage a Red Book training schedule that is equally staffed by each function supporting WNS as a whole.

Technical Skills & Responsibilities

• Experience conducting and supporting:
• Environmental inspections and audits
• Compliance monitoring and reporting
• Spill response coordination and documentation
• Waste management and tracking
• Air and water quality monitoring
• Ability to prepare and submit regulatory reports and maintain compliance records
• Experience supporting incident investigations and corrective action plans
• Proficiency with MS Office, environmental tracking systems, and reporting databases

Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including:
• Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC)
• EPA regulations
• Clean Water Act (CWA)
• Clean Air Act (CAA)
• RCRA, SPCC, and SWPPP
• Oil Pollution Act (OPA)
• Experience with ADEC permits, reporting, and inspections
• Familiarity with spill prevention, response, and reporting requirements specific to Alaska
• Understanding of North Slope environmental sensitivities, tundra protection, and wildlife considerations

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or a related field required
• 3–7+ years of environmental compliance experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably in remote or Arctic operations
• Direct experience working on the Alaska North Slope (Prudhoe Bay or surrounding fields) strongly preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Field & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in extreme Arctic weather conditions
• Willingness to work rotational schedules (e.g., 2x2, 3x3) at remote Prudhoe Bay worksites
• Comfortable working independently in the field and coordinating with operations, drilling, and maintenance teams
• Physically capable of fieldwork, including walking on uneven terrain and working outdoors for extended periods

Certifications (Preferred or Required)

• 40-hour HAZWOPER (current or ability to obtain)
• Spill response training (TAPS or ANS-specific preferred)
• First Aid/CPR
• Alaska-specific environmental training or certifications a plus