Environmental Professional III at ONEOK

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Oil & Gas, Midstream, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in environmental, natural science, engineering preferred and/or a combination of formal education and job related experience
Ability to provide mentoring to entry level employees on compliance system management, assisting with compliance requirements and organizational procedures and tools
Senior level knowledge of compliance requirements and operating or construction parameters
Experience managing field inspections for operating assets and construction projects
Ability to enhance existing compliance programs based on audit results and lead internal audits
Capability to represent the company in evaluation and implementation of minor emerging regulatory issues
Skill in recognizing and resolving regulatory applicability issues, identifying compliance requirements and tasks, and applying risk-based analysis
Ability to manage all environmental programs for complex operating assets or construction projects
Experience reviewing environmental inspection reports and resolving potential compliance issues
Skill in negotiating with contract and consultant resources, evaluating performance, and making recommendations
Ability to manage the permit process from start to finish for all media
Capability to manage multiple compliance systems across multiple media and contribute to system enhancements
Experience training new users on compliance systems and procedures
Ability to manage and participate in agency inspections and represent the company in negotiations
Skill in coordinating and facilitating environmental project permitting for maintenance, growth, and large capital projects
Ability to collect and review environmental field samples (air, water, and waste) for analysis
Participation in spill drills, tabletop exercises, and providing emergency response support, including 24/7 on-call for spills/releases

Responsibilities

Provide mentoring to entry level employees on compliance system management, assisting with compliance requirements and organizational procedures and tools
Develop tools and templates to manage the collection of environmental compliance and remediation information with quality and accuracy reviews
Manage field inspections for operating assets and construction projects, answering questions on applicability and compliance
Enhance existing compliance programs based on audit results and lead internal audits of facilities
Represent the company in evaluation and implementation of minor emerging regulatory issues through industry associations or Regulatory Issue Guidelines
Recognize and resolve regulatory applicability issues, identify compliance requirements and tasks, apply risk-based analysis, and support less experienced professionals
Manage all environmental programs and their application within complex operating assets or construction projects
Recognize the need for and develop new procedures and tools to facilitate and demonstrate compliance
Review environmental inspection reports and resolve potential compliance issues
Negotiate with contract and consultant resources to ensure appropriate service levels and competitive rates, evaluate performance, and recommend continued use
Manage the permit process from start to finish for all media, ensuring quality and accuracy of permit conditions based on compliance risk
Manage multiple compliance systems across multiple media for complex sites and projects, contribute to enhancements, train new users, and participate in new system development
Manage and participate in agency inspections, represent the company in negotiations on compliance or enforcement issues
Coordinate and facilitate environmental project permitting prior to, during, and after construction for maintenance, growth, and large capital projects
Collect and review environmental field samples (air, water, and waste) for analysis
Participate in spill drills and tabletop exercises, provide emergency response support for assigned area, and respond 24/7 to emergency events including reporting spills/releases

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

environmental complianceremediationcompliance managementfield inspectionsinternal auditsrisk analysisregulatory complianceaudit management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Environmental Professional III position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position, or is there a required location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

The role requires senior-level knowledge of environmental compliance requirements, experience managing compliance systems across multiple media, ability to lead internal audits, and skills in risk-based analysis, permit management, and mentoring entry-level employees.

What is the company culture like at ONEOK?

ONEOK emphasizes safety first, sustainable operations, environmental responsibility, and being employee-focused, as a Fortune 500 company with over 100 years in business leading in midstream services.

What makes a strong candidate for this Environmental Professional III role?

Strong candidates have experience coordinating environmental compliance and remediation for operating segments and construction projects, with the ability to manage complex programs, lead audits, develop tools, and mentor others in line with the company's mission, vision, and values.