B - Environmental Specialist

Job Objective

Manage permitting and compliance related to air quality for Hilcorp Alaska assets and operations.

• Serve as the air quality technical expert for Hilcorp Alaska.
• Perform and manage a variety of activities at multiple facilities, fields, and operating areas to secure air quality permits and authorizations necessary for operations.
• Maintain compliance with air quality statutes, regulations, ordinances, and other legal requirements across facilities, fields, and operating areas.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budgets associated with permitting and compliance efforts.
• Develop, implement, and monitor project plans for permitting and compliance.
• Solicit, retain, and manage contractors to assist with permitting and compliance.
• Coordinate permitting and compliance with internal clients and environmental specialists.
• Serve as liaison to government agencies regulating air quality.
• Train office and field personnel in air quality requirements and procedures.
• Serve in the Hilcorp and Harvest Incident Command Systems.
• Assist the Environmental Manager with due diligence related to acquisitions.
• Track regulatory changes associated with air quality regulation.
• Support company vision and mission.
• Adhere to company values—integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation.
• Maintain established work schedule and attendance standards.

• May serve as back‑up to Air Program Lead when requested.
• Available 24 hours per day to respond to critical compliance and operational issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and protect company assets, including intellectual property.
• Maintain technical knowledge necessary to perform duties.
• Contribute to team efforts.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

• 5 years of experience with air quality permitting and compliance in Alaska.
• 3 years of experience with oil and gas exploration and production in Alaska.
• Experience with Hilcorp Alaska facilities and personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex technical information to non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, agency personnel, and the public.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to quickly learn other IT tools.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities under pressure.
• Outstanding administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to fly in small planes and helicopters, work at heights, and perform work in remote locations overnight.

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering from an accredited four‑year university or college.
• Preferred: Advanced degree in Environmental Science or Engineering from an accredited four‑year university or college.

• Professional Engineering License (PE) – Preferred.
• Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) Certification – Preferred.

Hilcorp Energy is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.