Environmental Specialist (II, III, IV, V)

OK Tulsa - Headquarters

TX Houston - Tower

UT Salt Lake City - Office

PA Pittsburgh

Full time

R112880

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

As an Environmental Specialist, you will apply functional and technical knowledge related to environmental permitting and compliance for energy infrastructure projects across Williams’ operating areas. Depending on the level, you will support or lead environmental permitting for maintenance and/or expansion projects and construction compliance activities, assess environmental risk, interpret regulatory requirements, obtain environmental authorizations, and manage projects or programs of varying complexity. This is a multi-level opportunity that may be filled as an Environmental Specialist II, III, IV or V. The level will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Participates in or leads environmental project planning and implementation, including scheduling, cost estimating, environmental impact assessments, and reporting, and leads projects or programs of varying risk and complexity, including developing execution strategies and coordinating resource requirements

• Assesses environmental risk, recommends appropriate courses of action, and supports or leads implementation of approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation

• Prepares and submits applications for environmental permits, renewals, approvals, variances, and other authorizations

• Coordinates with internal partners and regulatory agencies to support environmental permitting and compliance and project objectives, cultivates and maintains effective relationships with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders, and participates in relevant industry associations and environmental communities

• Prepares and submits required environmental compliance reports, prepares certifications for review and signature by authorized personnel, and develops and maintains related program documentation

• Interprets applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, researches governmental and industry standards to determine compliance requirements, and supports compliance with regulatory requirements

• Develops, maintains, improves, and provides guidance on environmental processes, policies, systems, and practices related to air, water, waste management, and remediation

• Performs environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations, as needed

• Identifies environmental training needs, develops or conducts training for internal partners, and provides guidance and mentorship to others

• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Years of Experience

Environmental Specialist II

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years of environmental experience

Environmental Specialist III

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four (4) years of environmental experience

Environmental Specialist IV

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of environmental experience

Environmental Specialist

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of fifteen (15) years of multifaceted environmental experience

• Preferred: A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in environmental permitting and impact assessments

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general PC skills

• Maintains safety as the utmost priority

• Preferred: Experience supporting environmental programs involving air, water, waste, and/or natural or cultural resources

• Preferred: Experience supporting environmental permitting and construction compliance for energy, natural gas, or infrastructure projects, including federal, state, and/or local permitting and regulatory compliance

• Preferred: Experience supporting FERC-regulated natural gas projects, including environmental permitting, regulatory filings, and/or agency coordination

• Preferred: Knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and the ability to evaluate regulatory changes and their impact on projects or operations

• Preferred: Experience working with regulatory agencies, multidisciplinary project teams, and external consultants

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Why Tulsa?

Because here, you don’t have to choose between career and lifestyle. Tulsa is a growing hub for innovation and energy, paired with a vibrant arts scene, great food, and a cost of living that actually lets you enjoy it all. Think shorter commutes, bigger impact and a community that feels like home from day one. Check out ExperienceTulsa.com to learn more.

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.

Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around

• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution

• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays

• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support

• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter

• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within

• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education

• HSA and FSA options

• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Domestic partner benefits

• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies (https://www.williams.com/total-rewards/) .

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

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Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?

As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.

We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.

We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:

• Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits

• Growth and development opportunities

• An inclusive culture where you can be yourself

• Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live

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