Environmental Project Permitting Specialist (Hybrid Schedule)

Description

• Support permitting activities for Kinder Morgan assets.
• Stay up-to-date and knowledgeable with permitting laws and requirements.
• Manage consultants in performance of various permitting tasks.
• Occasional travel may be required throughout the United States to perform job duties.
• Seek bids, prepare work directive requests, track budgets and manage invoices for consultant activities.
• Provide regulatory and environmental technical guidance on permitting processes and ways to minimize or avoid permitting costs and delays to Kinder Morgan projects.
• Coordinate permitting activities, including regulatory reviews, environmental field surveys, agency communications, permit application submittals, agency negotiations, mitigation development and implementation.
• Must be accountable and take direction from Managers; keep required work schedules, which include regular and predictable job attendance; focus attention on details; follow work rules.
• Work in remote areas is often performed alone and without direct supervision; judgment is required when consultation with supervisor is not possible. Must schedule and monitor own work.
• Work may be performed outside in varying and sometimes extreme weather situations. Terrain can be uneven and rugged.
• Assist project managers in planning, budgeting and scheduling the permitting elements of their projects.
• Support Management on various permitting initiatives.
• Coordinate as necessary with Environmental, Health and Safety Dept.; attend Engineering Dept. Team meetings as well as regional field meetings; attend project site visits and bid walks as needed; provide backup support for other permitting staff when absent from the office; perform other related duties as assigned.
• Coordinate required permitting activities with project managers, engineers, contractors and other Kinder Morgan team members.
• Ensure compliance and timeliness with all permitting activities.
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the public.

Requirements

• Applicable experience required in environmental laws and regulations, including National Environmental Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historical Preservation Act, Clean Water Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, TEAMS, and Outlook.
• If the employee is subject to a license or certification requirement(s) or training as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies or the Company, now or in the future, compliance is required under this job description.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related discipline. A master’s in environmental science or related discipline is a plus.
• A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and current, valid State driver’s license are required.
• Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills are required.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision and/or direction.
• Knowledge of pipeline operations.
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to find solutions.
• Experience providing environmental permitting support in the U.S.
• Exposure to smells and fumes associated with refined petroleum products.
• Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies and/or Company Policy.
• A minimum of three years in the environmental permitting/consulting field.
• Experience in permitting Oil and Gas, petroleum products pipelines, facilities and terminals preferred.

Benefits

• This position has the opportunity to work a hybrid work schedule with Monday through Wednesday in the office and Thursday and Friday at home.
• Extended work hours in cases of emergencies and field activities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance