Gulf of Mexico Region - Water Compliance Specialist (NPDES Advisor)

Do you have a passion for environmental protection and a proven track record in ensuring regulatory compliance? Are you an expert in offshore water management seeking a leadership role? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Water Compliance Specialist (NPDES Advisor) to join our client's Gulf of Mexico Region team. In this role, you will be the go-to resource for all things water management, providing leadership and expertise to our operating sites across the region.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the Gulf of Mexico water compliance program, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations.
• Provide daily support to operating sites regarding offshore EPA NPDES permits and onshore SPCC plans.
• Represent client as a water subject matter expert with regulators and external industry groups.
• Stay ahead of the curve by analyzing upcoming water regulations and advocating for client's interests.
• Develop clear, concise procedures to help our sites understand and implement compliance requirements.
• Design and deliver training programs on offshore water regulations and treatment systems.
• Collaborate with field staff to troubleshoot water treatment systems and identify optimal technologies for MODUs and production facilities.
• Leverage your expertise to inform regulatory applicability reviews and translate regulations into actionable plans.
• Manage and enhance our regulatory reporting processes, ensuring data quality and timely submissions.
• Analyze water data, develop performance indicators, and provide insights to management and facilities for continuous improvement.
• Conduct compliance assessments at client's Gulf of Mexico facilities and labs.
• Coordinate external audits of contract laboratories, ensuring client's participation and effective review of reports.
• Be part of client's Incident Management Team, responding to environmental emergencies as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental compliance.
• Strong understanding of US environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act, CERCLA, EPCRA, SPCC, and NPDES.
• Proven ability to work effectively with regulators and industry groups.
• Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with data systems like OpenWells, SEMPCheck, mapping software (MS Visio, GIS), MS SharePoint, and Power Apps.
• Knowledge of water treatment equipment design, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with US EPA laboratory methods for water and wastewater analysis.
• Experience with incident investigation, HAZID, and ENVID processes.

Join and make a real difference in protecting our environment!

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