Job Description

Job Summary
The HSE Specialist Field Environmental & Regulatory primarily provides Field-level support to Murphys Eagle Ford Shale (EFS) upstream operations in South Texas to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, particularly the rules of the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The position coordinates with the HSE teams Regulatory & Environmental and Safety & Health staffs to oversee and resolve regulatory issues specifically arising out of operational impacts to the physical environment, and to assist in limiting those impacts, consistent with the Companys internal policies regarding environmental best practices, social responsibility and sound corporate governance.

Responsibilities

* Regulatory Site Assessments (RSAs) For mainly new construction, (e.g., pipelines and well pads), coordinates with Project Engineer, Land, and outside consultants to provide timely turnaround of RSAs as permit and operations timelines require that are accurate and consistent with the Companys internal standards;
* Environmental Site Assessments (Field-level ESAs) Routine for all construction projects, coordinates with outside environmental consultants for ESAs that evaluate compliance with laws and regulations governing impacts to protected waters, endangered specifies, migratory birds, cultural artifacts, etc., as to the specific site location of the construction;
* Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans Assists consultants in the preparation of SPCC Plans required by federal and state laws, assures plans updated as needed, and trains to be knowledgeable in the implementation and compliance of such plans;
* Incident Management and Remediation Coordinates with HSE Onshore Team and consultants at Field-level in remediation case management of operational spill incidents as required by state law and lease terms, including accurately and timely reporting incidents, assistance with planning and sampling protocols, contacting consultants to conduct remediation as needed, onsite supervision of work obo Company, directing the drafting and filing of a closure report with the agency after remediation is completed in compliance with the applicable regulatory and lease standards, and participating in post-incident root cause analysis.
* Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Management - Coordinates with consultants to establish a list of leases with H2S increases per monthly production data averages, schedules Tutwiler field testing by third party services, and updates and files RRC H-9 forms with test results as needed for H2S compliance certification;
* Pit Inspections Assist in quarterly inspections and RRC-required annual inspection of produced water / frack flowback pits and freshwater storage pits, assuring pit liner integrity and compliance with other RRC requirements and the Companys internal standards for pit maintenance and safety equipment.
* Air Emissions Compliance Assists Maintenance with FLIR camera monitoring of sites for emissions testing, including AVO testing for leak detection, provides support as requested for Companys participation in various environmental initiatives with the Environmental Partnership, Texas Methane and Flaring Coalition, etc., and provides input for various agency emissions reporting such as for greenhouse gases and natural gas flaring;
* General Reporting - Otherwise provides input in the preparation and submission of environmental and regulatory reports within the position scope of responsibilities (e.g., SARA Tier 2 for chemical inventories, Texas groundwater conservation district as per water usage, etc.);
* Waste Management Assists Field Maintenance and Operations in the management of generated waste subject to regulation, including ensuring proper labeling and proper handling, coordinating for any necessary waste sampling, evaluation of sampled waste streams for potential hazardous designation, and transportation and disposal of waste offsite is pursuant to proper manifest document
* Waste Auditing Assists consultants with audits of new and existing waste management contractors used by Company to assure compliance with applicable regulations and Company standards, and in maintaining Field area map of locations for approved waste vendors;
* Assists in data acquisition and compilation to conduct environmental trend analysis for compliance improvement and performance benchmarking among peer upstream companies;
* Maintains and updates technical files and tracking sheets as necessary as to data, records, and documents related to compliance, inquiries, and approvals per the RRC, TCEQ and other regulatory agencies;
* Assists in preparation of annual HSE Environmental & Regulatory Team budget with financial inputs as needed within the scope of positions responsibilities.

Licenses/ Certifications

* Valid drivers license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle is required.

Qualifications/Requirements

* Bachelors degree in Environmental Studies or other related fields
* Minimum 5 years experience in Oil & Gas HSE
* Experience in environmental and regulatory compliance
* Will be required to travel to Eagleford Shale sites 85%
* The preferred candidate will reside in the EFS area and travel to Houston Corporate as needed.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in field level - Oil & Gas HSE, preferred.

PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

* Respect people, safety, environment and the law
* Follow through on commitments
* Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

* Offer solution
* Step up and lead
* Dont settle for good enough
* Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

* Show resilience
* Lean into challenges
* Support each other
* Consider the implications

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