Environmental Specialist IV
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Science
Environmental Compliance & Protection, Environmental Science
Environmental Specialist IV
About Fairweather
Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.
Why You Should Work for Us
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative work culture
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Commitment to employee safety and well-being
Total Rewards & Benefits
- Medical Coverage:
Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision - Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
- Insurance:
Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage - Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Free counseling and support services - Paid Holidays:
Observance of major federal holidays - Flexible Spending Accounts:
Health and dependent care options
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Serving as a technical resource to the Exploration team by providing guidance and assistance to the field and coordinating programs to validate compliance with environmental regulations related to: waste disposal and material reuse, waste minimization, wildlife, land, water quality, water use, spill reporting and prevention, and other related field environmental issues as required.
- Identifying environmental risks, issues, and mitigation strategies, and communicating with Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)
- Assessing field activities by conducting onsite audits and site visits to validate environmental compliance.
- Representing Conoco Phillips during agency inspections; and maintaining contacts and working relationships with local, state, and federal agency personnel.
Required
- 3+ years of experience in Alaska environmental compliance (spills, waste, water use, drinking water, land issues, permitting, field monitoring/study design, wildlife, remediation).
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The majority of work takes place in a remote, field environment on Alaska’s North Slope with a diverse group of individuals, each with distinct roles, personalities, and skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is a mix of sedentary and active. It will requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying items weighing up to fifty pounds. Terrain may be uneven, icy, or rocky. Employee may be required to work night shifts.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Fairweather is a Doyon company. As such, it grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first and, second, to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference, in all phases of employment and training, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.
Fairweather is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance…
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