EHS&R Manager | Midstream Energy
EHS&R MANAGER | Midstream Energy
J MAR’s client, a well-capitalized, entrepreneurial midstream energy company with a proven history of successfully building, operating, and monetizing midstream assets, is seeking an experienced EHS&R Manager to build, lead, and continuously enhance the company’s environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance programs across its growing natural gas gathering, processing, and pipeline operations.
The ideal candidate brings a strong working knowledge of PHMSA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulations, along with a proven track record of developing compliance programs, mitigating operational risk, and fostering a culture of safety.
WHY THIS POSITION?
- Exceptional opportunity to join an experienced executive leadership team during an exciting growth phase and play a key role in building and enhancing the company’s EHS&R infrastructure.
- Reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer, serves as the company’s subject matter expert for environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance, and partners closely with Operations to drive safe, compliant, and efficient field operations.
- Offers Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Long-Term Incentive + Excellent Benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
EHS Leadership & Regulatory Compliance
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance programs across all midstream assets.
- Serve as the company’s primary subject matter expert for Operator Qualification (OQ), Integrity Management, Public Awareness, and related compliance programs.
- Lead DOT compliance initiatives, including Operator Qualification (OQ), Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Integrity Management Programs (IMP), Control Room Management (CRM), Public Awareness, and applicable state regulatory requirements.
- Partner with Operations to ensure compliance with OSHA 1910, Process Safety Management (PSM), Permit to Work, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), Management of Change (MOC), and other operational compliance requirements.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve inspection policies, procedures, and compliance programs to ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local pipeline safety regulations.
- Perform internal compliance audits, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions to strengthen operational performance and regulatory compliance.
- Recommend process, management system, and equipment improvements that enhance safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Environmental Compliance & Permitting
- Manage all environmental permitting, reporting, and regulatory compliance activities, including air permitting, New Source Review (NSR), Title V, emissions inventories, greenhouse gas reporting, SPCC, SWPPP, OOOOa, and related environmental programs.
- Coordinate with third-party consultants to prepare and submit required reports to management, PHMSA, the EPA, and applicable state regulatory agencies.
- Ensure environmental permits, policies, procedures, and compliance documentation remain current and consistent with changing regulatory requirements.
Training, Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and deliver safety and regulatory training programs for employees and contractors, promoting a proactive culture of safety throughout the organization.
- Create, maintain, and continuously improve company EHS documentation, including the EHS Manual, Emergency Response Plan (ERP), Facility Response Plan (FRP), Oil Spill Response Plan (OSRP), and DOT Drug & Alcohol Plan.
- Ensure contractors receive all required site-specific safety orientation and regulatory training.
- Monitor emerging environmental and regulatory developments and implement changes necessary to maintain ongoing compliance.
- Partner closely with Operations leadership to integrate EHS best practices into daily field operations.
- Assist with DOT training initiatives, emergency response planning, crisis management, and incident investigations as needed.
LOCATION & TRAVEL
- This position will be based in the company’s Williston, North Dakota area field office.
- Regular travel to the company’s gas gathering, processing, and pipeline facilities throughout the operating area is expected.
- Periodic travel to the company’s Houston corporate office.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
- Minimum of six years of progressive EHS&R experience within the midstream oil & gas industry.
- Strong working knowledge of PHMSA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, NDDEQ, and applicable state pipeline regulations, including 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195.
- Understanding of natural gas gathering, treating, processing, and pipeline operations.
- Demonstrated success managing EHS&R compliance programs, environmental permitting, risk management, and incident investigations.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships across operations, engineering, and executive leadership.
- Experience interpreting complex regulations and developing practical compliance programs that support operational objectives.
- Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across operations, engineering, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence a culture of safety and regulatory excellence.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with sound business judgment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
ABOUT J MAR
For more than 30 years, J MAR & Associates has specialized exclusively in recruiting professionals across the oil & gas industry. Our clients include many of the industry’s most respected upstream, midstream, downstream, and energy service companies.
Our industry expertise, extensive network, and long-standing relationships enable us to connect exceptional professionals with outstanding career opportunities while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.