Environmental Professional II

The Environmental Professional II at Oneok in Corpus Christi, TX, is responsible for ensuring environmental compliance across operating segments and construction projects. Key duties include coordinating compliance efforts, conducting field inspections, mentoring new employees, and facilitating environmental permitting processes. The role requires a strong understanding of environmental regulations and involves data evaluation, internal audits, and acting as a representative during agency inspections, all aimed at maintaining the company's commitment to sustainability and safety.
About the position

The Environmental Professional II position at ONEOK is a critical role responsible for ensuring environmental compliance and supporting various operating segments and construction projects. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of environmental regulations and the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in real-world scenarios. The Environmental Professional will coordinate environmental compliance efforts, remediation activities, and provide support to the company’s operational and construction teams. This role is essential in maintaining the company’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. In this role, the Environmental Professional will mentor and onboard new employees, ensuring they understand compliance requirements and organizational procedures. The individual will evaluate data related to operations and projects to ensure accuracy and compliance with environmental standards. Field inspections will be a significant part of the job, where the professional will identify opportunities for compliance improvements and ensure that corrective actions are sustainable. The position also involves participating in internal audits and coordinating with regulatory agencies during inspections, acting as the primary representative for the company. The Environmental Professional will facilitate environmental permitting processes for various projects, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met. This includes evaluating emerging regulatory issues and providing determinations on regulatory applicability. The role requires the ability to manage multiple environmental programs and improve existing compliance procedures. The professional will also oversee contract and consultant resources that support compliance efforts and assist less experienced professionals in developing proposals and work authorizations. Overall, this position is vital for maintaining ONEOK’s environmental integrity and supporting its mission of sustainable operations. The Environmental Professional II will play a key role in ensuring that the company adheres to all environmental regulations while fostering a culture of compliance and safety within the organization.

Responsibilities
• Coordinate environmental compliance and remediation efforts for operating segments and construction projects.
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• Mentor and onboard new employees regarding compliance requirements and organizational procedures.
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• Evaluate operating and project data to ensure quality and accuracy for compliance evaluation and reporting.
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• Conduct field inspections to identify compliance improvement opportunities and review them for broader application.
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• Ensure sustainability of corrective actions and ongoing compliance.
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• Participate in internal audits of facilities outside the area of responsibility.
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• Act as the primary representative for the company during agency inspections, both verbally and in writing.
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• Facilitate environmental permitting processes for maintenance, growth, and large capital projects.
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• Evaluate and implement emerging regulatory issues through industry association committees.
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• Provide regulatory applicability determinations and identify compliance requirements and tasks.
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• Facilitate multiple environmental programs within operating assets or construction projects.
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• Utilize and improve established procedures and tools to demonstrate compliance.
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• Evaluate and interpret operating and inspection reports to ensure compliance obligations are met.
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• Oversee field-based contract and consultant resources providing compliance support.
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• Support less experienced professionals in developing proposals and work authorizations.
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• Initiate or author permit applications for new construction and operating assets.

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, natural science, engineering, or a related field.
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• 3 - 5 years of related experience in environmental compliance.
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• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and standards.
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• Ability to analyze, research, compile, and prepare permit applications and reports.
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• Ability to evaluate and interpret governmental regulations and company policies.
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• Strong attention to detail and ability to apply mathematical and statistical concepts.
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• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including technical writing.
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• Ability to present training materials and conduct verbal presentations.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant job-related software.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with environmental field sampling (air, water, waste).
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• Familiarity with compliance management systems.
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• Previous experience in mentoring or training roles.

Benefits
• Competitive salary range of $78,000 - $118,000 per year.
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• Full-time employment with a Fortune 500 company.
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• Opportunities for professional development and training.
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• Supportive work environment focused on safety and sustainability.