JOB SUMMARY
Job Profile Summary
Responsible for coordinating environmental compliance, remediation and company support for operating segments and construction projects through the application of knowledge and experience of compliance and environmental programs in accordance with the company mission, vision, and values, with ownership of industrial discharge water, stormwater, and waste programs including permitting, monitoring, reporting, and corrective action management.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
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Provide ownership and execution oversight for designated environmental programs, including industrial discharge water, stormwater, and waste compliance programs.
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Serve as primary owner for site water, stormwater, and waste compliance programs, including TPDES, MSGP, SWPPP, and SPCC.
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Ensure compliance with permit conditions through oversight of sampling, inspections, monitoring, and data quality review.
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Manage Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing, and associated regulatory submittals.
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Lead investigations, corrective actions, and documentation for permit exceedances or compliance issues.
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Coordinate contractor and laboratory support for sampling, inspections, and water & waste activities.
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Maintain complete and audit-ready compliance records and documentation for water and waste programs.
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Provide regulatory interpretation and support related to Waters of the State and Waters of the United States applicability.
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Partner with Operations to proactively identify risks, improve system performance, and prevent repeat compliance issues.
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Provide primary ownership of waste management programs, including waste characterization, profiling, manifest QA/QC, vendor management, and disposal compliance.
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Provide mentoring and onboarding of new employees, assisting with compliance requirements and organizational procedures and tools.
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Evaluate operating and project data gathered or entered into templates to ensure the quality and accuracy of the data relative to operating parameters or construction specifications in order to facilitate compliance evaluation or reporting.
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Coordinate field inspections at operating assets and on construction projects to identify compliance improvement opportunities and review identified opportunities for application across a broader asset base. Ensure corrective actions are sustainable and provide ongoing compliance. Participate in internal audits of facilities outside area of responsibility.
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Coordinate and participate in agency inspections in the field and act as the primary representative for the company in verbal and written communication with agency representatives.
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Coordinate and facilitate environmental permitting prior to, during, and after construction for maintenance, growth and large capital projects.
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Participate in the evaluation and implementation of emerging regulatory issues through committees of Industry Associations or in support of the company Regulatory Issue Guideline.
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Provide regulatory applicability determinations and identify compliance requirements and tasks. Escalate issues to more experienced professionals to resolve complex questions of applicability or requirements.
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Facilitate multiple environmental programs within operating assets or construction projects.
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Utilize and improve upon established procedures and tools to facilitate and demonstrate compliance.
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Evaluate and interpret operating and inspection reports to ensure compliance obligations are met and resolve issues with support of more knowledgeable personnel.
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Oversee field based contract and consultant resources that provide compliance support to operations or individual compliance programs. Provide support to less experienced professionals in the development of requests for proposals, proposal evaluation, work offers and work authorizations.
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Initiate or author permit applications for new construction and operating assets and review permit conditions for consistency with operating or construction parameters with support from subject matter experts on complex projects.
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Work within already established compliance system to coordinate data management and environmental records. Evaluate data and records to ensure accuracy and full compliance.
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Collect environmental field samples (air, water, and waste) for analysis.
Education
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Bachelor's Degree in environmental, natural science, engineering preferred and/or a combination of formal education and the following job related experience:
Work Experience
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This role is typically attained through 3 - 5 years related experience in environmental compliance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of: state and federal environmental regulations and standards and their applicability to operations.
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Ability to: analyze, research, compile, and prepare permit applications, logs, reports, and correspondence and company responses to agency requests.
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Ability to: evaluate, research, and interpret governmental regulations, equipment performance manuals, regulatory agency guidance and instructions, reports, correspondence, and company policies and procedures.
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Ability to: pay attention to details.
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Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistics.
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Ability to: interact, advise and communicate effectively, exchange information/provide instructions, conduct verbal presentations.
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Ability to: develop communications utilizing fundamental technical writing skills.
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Ability to: present training materials.
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Ability to: utilize office equipment including computers and applicable job related software, including Microsoft Office tools.
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Ability to: operate relevant tools/equipment.
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Ability to: conduct work in an elevated lift or other elevated locations.
Licenses and Certifications
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
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Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
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Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)
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Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
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Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)
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Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
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Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
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Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
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Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
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Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
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Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
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Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
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Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
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Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
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Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
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Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
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Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
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Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
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Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
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Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
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Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Constantly)
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Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
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Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
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Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Constantly)
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Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)
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Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
Working Conditions/Environment
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Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Working Conditions
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Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)
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Outdoor weather conditions (Occasionally)
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Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally)
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Moving mechanical parts (Occasionally)
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Potential electric shock (Occasionally)
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Prolonged exposure to vibration (Occasionally)
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High pitched noises/loud noises (Occasionally)
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Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
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CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
Travel
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Travel to other locations required.
Driving
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Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license
ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.
ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email [email protected] or call 1-855-663-6547.
Expected Salary Range
$82,000.00 - $122,000.00
