Waste Remediation Specialist

Specialist, HSE Waste and Remediation

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We're on the lookout for passionate self-starters who thrive in fast-moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

Reports To:

Manager, HSE Permitting and Remediation

Location:

US based location – Houston or Midland

Position Summary:

This Specialist role will be expected to provide expertise in the management of industrial waste through the implementation, execution and continuous improvement of the corporate waste program. The role is responsible for the governance of the waste program which is executed at the field level during day-to-day operations. This is a supportive role which requires the waste coordinator to effectively collaborate with HSE Operations and other Operational Groups across the organization to ensure the characterization, storage, and disposal of waste in a consistent and compliant manner.

The individual in this role models the Plains' commitment of conducting operations in a manner that protects people, the environment, and assets and develops and maintains productive professional relationships with functional groups and with field leadership.

There will also be a requirement to help support the execution of Plains remediation program. The Specialist will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing environmental remediation projects to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and environmental stewardship commitments. This role provides technical expertise in site assessment, remediation planning, contractor oversight, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to support the safe and effective management of contaminated sites and environmental liabilities.

The Remediation Specialist works collaboratively with Operations, regulatory agencies, landowners, consultants, and contractors to deliver remediation programs that protect people, the environment, and company assets.

The role is expected to be weighed approximately 70% toward waste responsibilities and 30% toward remediation support.

Job Responsibilities:

• Waste Program Coordination:
• Provides proven expert knowledge and best practices to develop, maintain, implement, reinforce and continuously improve the Plains United States Waste Management Program.
• Partners with key stakeholders to develop and implement standards, processes, and best practices.
• Works collaboratively with corporate and field operational personnel to comprehend, execute, reinforce, and develop improvement in the execution of the Waste Program.
• Increases corporate and field awareness and knowledge of Waste Program through ongoing engagement, communications, and training.
• Complete assurance activities and program reviews to ensure continuous improvement and corrective action management.
• Remediation Program Coordination:
• Manage environmental remediation projects from assessment through regulatory closure.
• Develop and implement remediation strategies, work plans, and corrective action programs.
• Manage project delivery and environmental liabilities by overseeing budgets, schedules, contractors, performance metrics, and closure objectives.
• Review and interpret environmental data, site assessments, risk assessments, and technical reports.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and stakeholder alignment through coordination with regulators, operations, landowners, consultants, and internal business partners.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections to monitor project progress, safety performance, and environmental compliance.
• Communication:
• Works with Manager, and all levels of management and operational personnel, to address information needs and provide regular program status updates.
• Resolves and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
• Provides proven expert knowledge and best practices to support and reinforce the execution of the Corporate Waste and Remediation Programs.
• Partners with stakeholders to make additional enhancements to the programs, assess updated regulations, and socialize with stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• High level of knowledge (minimum of 5 years of experience) of state and federal hazardous and non-hazardous waste regulations in the United States, including: RCRA, DOT, EPCRA, and CERCLA.
• Familiarity with industry compliance standards/regulations and common/recommended practices involving waste storage, handling and disposal.
• Strong knowledge (minimum of 5 years of experience) of contaminated site assessment, remediation, and reclamation principles and understanding of environmental regulations and regulatory processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage…