Environmental Specialist - Air

Title: Environmental Specialist - Air

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Department: EH&S Regulatory

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director of EH&S

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Under supervision, the incumbent is part of a team responsible for preparing, submitting, and managing various regulatory permits and compliance matters. The EH&S Regulatory Department develops, maintains, and communicates effective environmental programs for the organization. The position specializes in regulatory air compliance for the Company’s assets and other regulated activities associated with oil & gas production in California.

• Develops, maintains, and provides guidance on environmental processes and policies.
• Recommends and implements improvements for systems and practices.
• Prepares and submits applications for environmental permits, renewals, approvals, variances, and other authorizations, coordinating with Company representatives and partners as necessary.
• Reviews and analyzes results of emissions testing and environmental compliance inspections.
• Manages greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting and addresses follow-up inquiries from regulatory entities, ensuring compliance with federal and state GHG reporting requirements across all facilities.
• Tracks and interprets air regulations and advises management on future potential concerns and issues.
• Maintains effective working relationships with operations, engineering, planning, management, and other Company representatives.
• Participates in environmental project planning and implementation, including scheduling, cost estimating, and reporting. Monitors schedules, budgets, and evaluates the work of third-party contractors.
• Cultivates relationships between the Company and federal, state, and local agencies.
• Accompanies regulators on site visits and responds to regulatory notices.
• Performs compliance audits and due diligence investigations as needed.
• Represents the Company on industry committees.
• Provides 24/7 support to the Company’s emergency response and reporting requirements.
• Participates in EH&S on-call rotation.
• Participates in the Incident Management Team in the event the Incident Command System is activated for oil spills or emergencies.
• Supports the department with other regulatory/environmental work as required.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Physical or Environmental Science, or closely related field.
• 5 years of experience in environmental compliance, sustainability, or related environmental programs, including demonstrated experience measuring, tracking, and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
• Experience in oil & gas industry or heavily regulated industry is preferred.

Required

• Ability to comprehend and apply federal, state, and local occupational safety and environmental requirements to our worksites.
• Ability to interpret emissions trends and translate them for operational optimization.
• Verbal communication skills that afford the incumbent the ability to build & maintain positive and effective working relationships with all levels of management, field operations personnel, community stakeholders, and contract personnel.
• Demonstrated strong written communication skills to include the ability to prepare concise reports and effectively maintain required records.
• Strong computer software skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and maintain flexibility in prioritizing work responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organization and time management skills enabling the incumbent to meet deadlines.
• Valid California driver’s license with a driving record deemed acceptable by the company’s auto insurance carrier.

Desired

• Professional certifications related to the management of greenhouse gases.
• Certification by a California air district as a permitting professional.

Work is performed extensively in outdoor environments, exposed to a wide range of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures (both heat and cold), wetness, and humidity. This essential…