HSE Advisor/Specialist III

Regulatory and permitting expertise: Working knowledge of Texas and New Mexico environmental requirements specific to onshore oil and gas planning, drilling, completions, and construction, including the 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 Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs) and Rights-of-Way (ROW) authorizations is preferred.

Job#:  26-02895

Location:  Midland, TX.
Job Type:  6-month Contract
Schedule:  9/80 (every other Friday off) 100% Onsite
Salary Range (DOE):  $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Please note:

Work will take place 100% onsite in Midland, TX. 9 hour workdays (+ lunch) and rotating Friday's off.

Preference given to:

AI and digital skill sets- role requires organization and is tech-heavy

Attention to detail and project management- tracking necessary permits, third party contract companies, and ensuring plants and wildlife are not negatively affected

Extremely schedule-driven – drilling rig, frac crew, and construction delays are costly - should be self-motivated and need little guidance

Will be called upon to provide environmental regulatory advice, project manage stakeholders, validate charges, etc.
 

Key Skillsets for Permian Basin Environmental Specialist Role

• Regulatory and permitting expertise: Working knowledge of Texas and New Mexico environmental requirements specific to onshore oil and gas planning, drilling, completions, and construction, including the 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 Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs) and Rights-of-Way (ROW) authorizations is preferred.
• Environmental risk identification: 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.
• Construction and execution readiness: Experience supporting Clear-to-Construct reviews, field guidance, permit condition verification, and environmental requirements that affect construction, drilling, completions, and operations.
• Agency and stakeholder management: Ability to coordinate effectively with regulatory agencies, contractors, land, asset teams, engineering, permitting, portfolio development, and field operations while tracking approvals, responses, and commitments.
• Compliance assurance and documentation: Strong discipline in inspections, reporting, audit support, permit condition tracking, and defensible regulatory documentation.
• Contractor and survey management: Ability to scope, coordinate, review, and challenge environmental survey work, technical reports, contractor deliverables, schedules, and quality.
• Business and operational judgment: Ability to prioritize work based on schedule, cost, compliance, agency credibility, and license-to-operate risk.
• Communication and decision quality: Clear, concise communicator who can explain complex requirements in field-ready terms, make recommendations, and escalate risks decisively.
• Education: HS degree accepted, diploma in Environmental or Science related field preferred.

Core Deliverables

• Identify constraints, surveys, mitigation needs, and regulatory triggers early.
• Manage permits, regulatory 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 habitats, 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.

Benefits:

The benefits available with this position include:

• Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)
• Continuous Employment Development and Learning
• Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement
• 401K
• Healthcare Group Medical Coverage & Healthcare for California only
• Dental Insurance Coverage
• Vision Insurance Coverage
• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Direct Deposit
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

About Cenergy International Services

Cenergy is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to our clients globally for over 25 years! We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere.