Environmental Technician

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

Job Profile Summary

Provides technical environmental compliance services to one or more operating facilities, ensuring compliance with environmental and other applicable regulations in alignment with the company mission, vision, and values.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and prepare inspection reports related to Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and other regulatory or corporate requirements.
• Utilize computer software for tracking and complying with environmental regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with contract personnel performing environmental compliance work to ensure quality work is delivered in a timely manner.
• Communicate and may advise site personnel and contractors on regulatory requirements.
• Compile environmental data and calculate estimated emissions by applying environmental science principles.
• Maintain environmental records and assist in preparing regulatory and corporate reports.
• Monitor, coordinate support of and respond to spills, releases and emergencies related to the spill or release of materials within plant and field operating areas.
• Coordinate activities related to initial response to a spill or release (including regulatory notifications where applicable) through the clean-up phase.
• Interface with management, employees, customers, contractors and regulatory agencies regarding technical matters related to all phases of spill or releases and cleanup operations.
• Assist in assessing (data gathering, emergency response actions, determining reportability, spill/response scenarios.
• Coordinate necessary remedial actions within operating areas.
• Collect environmental samples and prepares samples for laboratory shipment. Review laboratory reports to determine appropriate waste characterizations.
• Manage, with oversight, the handling and shipping of hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, and industrial waste. Facilitate waste shipments.
• Assess water pollutants by collecting and analyzing basic water samples from process water and industrial waste water.
• Operate analysis equipment, such as pH meters, chemical analyzers, and air emissions monitoring equipment.
• Orders environmental supplies
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Education

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in environmental, natural science, or engineering-related field preferred and/or a combination of formal education and the following job related experience:

Work Experience

• This role is typically attained with 1 - 2 years experience in field operations and/or environmental compliance roles.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: environmental and other related regulatory procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to: appropriately interpret and implement environmental requirements.
• Ability to: provide attention to detail.
• Ability to: interact, advise, and communicate effectively, exchange information/instructions, conduct oral presentations.
• Ability to: collaborate and work successfully, building professional relationships.
• Ability to: apply math and algebraic formulas.
• Ability to: operate tools and equipment required.
• Ability to: conduct work in a person-lift or other elevated locations.
• Ability to: maintain professional and technical knowledge.
• Ability to: build and maintain a good reputation of the organization by complying with legal and corporate requirements.
• Ability to: utilize office equipment including computers and applicable software, including Microsoft Office tools.

Licenses and Certifications

• None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
• Sitting: Remaining