What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist position at Targa Resources?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Targa has an immediate opportunity for an Environmental Specialist located near Midland, Texas. The position will support the Midland Basin business unit which includes gas plants and the associated gathering systems. This position will assist operations in achieving Targa’s goals with respect to environmental compliance and sustainability practices in our operations. A proven ability to solve problems, learn new material, adapt to change and be an effective communicator are key traits to success in this position.
The position will report to an area Environmental Supervisor and will collaborate with other local ES&H and Operations personnel to achieve regulatory compliance and associated operational goals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist management, operations, and project/maintenance teams as required to assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate rules and regulations pertaining to operational environmental aspects and impacts.
- Assist with organizing, planning, implementing, and auditing the environmental programs and policies for the operations, ensuring compliance as required by regulatory agencies and corporate policy.
- Ensure compliance with Title V operating permits and New Source Review (NSR) permits, including the preparation of semiannual deviation reports and annual compliance certifications.
- Ensure compliance, gather data and facilitate reporting as required under numerous applicable regulations, including but not limited to CERCLA, EPCRA, SARA and State Superfund programs, as well as OOOO, OOOOa, OOOOb, LDAR monitoring programs, EI, GHG and engine maintenance and testing requirements.
- Assist with waste and remediation activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, including the waste management plans, shipments, manifests, and regulatory reporting, as needed.
- Assist with the review of certain projects for environmental impacts, including NSR compliance, and documenting necessary information to the file or helping to initiate the permitting process when required.
- Ensure compliance with SPCC requirements and assist with spill response and remediation activities, as needed, including the facilitation of required reporting to applicable parties, including the NRC, TCEQ, and/or RRC.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, including but not limited to reporting releases to all applicable agencies and internal personnel.
- Act as the point of contact for both regulatory agencies and operations on required reports, payments, inspections, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Assist with compliance audits, as needed, and assist in facilitating resolution of action items from findings of reviews, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Maintain a working knowledge of existing and proposed regulations that affect the plant/compressor station/ pipeline site.
- Communicate regular updates on ES&H releases, permit deviations, and enforcement status to Environmental Supervisor for Operations management meetings.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining an effective filing system for all operational data to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to learn and comprehend the operating principles of natural gas compression and natural gas processing facilities.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required including working outdoors or in plant environments up to 40% of the time.
- Other job duties as assigned
MINIMAL ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry or consulting with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or another related field; or
- Minimum of six (6) years of relevant environmental compliance experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry or consulting without a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or another related discipline.
- Knowledge and application of EPA, TCEQ, NMED, OCD or Texas Railroad Commission rules and regulations of the various federal and state agencies having jurisdiction over the Targa facilities.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
- The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
- The ability to work within a collaborative team environment, with demonstrated personal drive and initiative to achieve goals.
- Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface will all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.
- Ability to work self-sufficiently given direction and resources.
- Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise judgement and common sense.
- Intermediate level desktop computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel away overnight periodically, as needed, for training or company events.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience using IBM Maximo and/or Intelex EHS software preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Ability to work in changing ambient conditions and an industrial environment both indoors and outdoors.
- Able to work in an industrial setting which includes work while walking, climbing, kneeling, squatting, sitting, and standing across multiple terrains.
- Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements (ex: eye protection, footwear, respiratory protection, and flame-resistant clothing).
- Ability to wear respiratory protection up to and including supplied air apparatus.
- The employee frequently is required to use hands and arms to complete tasks.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.
