Permian Basin Environmental Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT
The client you will be working for is a Fortune 100 Oil and Gas Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in energy production and one of the biggest companies in the US.

LOCATION
Midland, Texas, 79706

COMPENSATION
$51-58 per hour

CONTRACT TERM
6-month assignment – high likelihood of extension or conversion

SCHEDULE
100% onsite in Midland, TX
9-hour workdays (plus lunch), 9/80 schedule with rotating Fridays off

POSITION OVERVIEW – Permian Basin Environmental Specialist
This role serves as the environmental specialist for Shale and Tight new drill activities in Texas, providing ongoing handover and execution of HSE deliverables from spud through point of production activities related to permitting across all Texas development areas and one New Mexico area. This role also supports the New Mexico environmental specialist as needed, and includes pit/pond usage data, reserve pit inspections, environmental surveys, and site reviews of new areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identify constraints, surveys, mitigation needs, and regulatory triggers early
• Manage permits, agency coordination, APD support, conservation reviews, floodplain approvals, pit registrations, and conditions of approval tracking for pits/ponds
• Address biological, cultural, WOTUS, karst, threatened and endangered habitat, construction, and compliance requirements before field activity
• Complete Clear-to-Construct reviews, constraint maps, permit conditions, seasonal restrictions, and field guidance
• Maintain inspections, agency reporting, and environmental commitment verification
• Coordinate effectively with regulatory agencies, contractors, land, asset teams, engineering, permitting, portfolio development, and field operations while tracking approvals, responses, and commitments
• Scope, coordinate, review, and challenge environmental survey work, technical reports, contractor deliverables, schedules, and quality
• Prioritize work based on schedule, cost, compliance, agency credibility, and license-to-operate risk
• Provide environmental regulatory advice, project manage stakeholders, and validate charges as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma accepted; diploma in Environmental or Science-related field preferred
• Working knowledge of Texas and New Mexico environmental requirements specific to onshore oil and gas planning, drilling, completions, and construction, including government agencies (BLM, NMOCD, TXRRC), APDs, Conditions of Approval, Environmental Assessments, floodplain permits, pit registrations, conservation agreements, and operational compliance
• Experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), environmental assessments (EAs), environmental-related surveying, and associated environmental permitting processes supporting APDs and Rights-of-Way (ROW) authorizations preferred
• Ability to identify biological, cultural, WOTUS, karst, threatened and endangered habitat, nest, surface-use, and seasonal constraints early, and translate risks into clear mitigation actions
• Experience supporting Clear-to-Construct reviews, field guidance, permit condition verification, and environmental requirements affecting construction, drilling, completions, and operations
• Ability to coordinate effectively with regulatory agencies, contractors, land, asset teams, engineering, permitting, portfolio development, and field operations
• Strong discipline in inspections, reporting, audit support, permit condition tracking, and defensible regulatory documentation
• Ability to scope, coordinate, review, and challenge environmental survey work, technical reports, contractor deliverables, schedules, and quality
• Strong business and operational judgment, prioritizing work based on schedule, cost, compliance, and license-to-operate risk
• Clear, concise communicator who can explain complex requirements in field-ready terms, make recommendations, and escalate risks decisively
• AI and digital skill sets preferred — role requires strong organization and is tech-heavy
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills, tracking permits and third-party contractor companies while ensuring plants and wildlife are not negatively affected
• Highly schedule-driven and self-motivated, requiring little guidance, given the cost impact of drilling rig, frac crew, and construction delays