Environmental Compliance Specialist at Dugan Production Corp – Farmington, New Mexico

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Job Summary:

The Environmental Compliance Specialist supports Dugan Production Corp.’s commitment to responsible operations by ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, tribal, and lease-based environmental regulations. This role administers environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, agency coordination, inspections, and documentation management to ensure operational compliance and regulatory readiness. The Environmental Compliance Specialist serves as a liaison between operations, leadership, and regulatory agencies to promote accountability, environmental stewardship, and compliance across company activities.

Essential Duties:

• Administer and maintain environmental compliance programs to ensure adherence to EPA, NMED, NMSLO, BLM, BIA, FIMO, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a point of contact for environmental regulatory agencies and coordinate agency communications, inquiries, and inspections.
• Prepare, submit, and track environmental permit applications, renewals, and modifications to ensure timely regulatory approvals.
• Ensure compliance with air quality regulations, including documentation associated with NSPS OOOO/OOOOa and state ozone-related requirements.
• Prepare and submit required environmental reports within established agency deadlines.
• Track permit conditions and ensure operational activities remain consistent with approved permit requirements.
• Support spill reporting documentation, regulatory notifications, and environmental incident reporting as required.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready environmental files and compliance tracking systems.
• Conduct or support environmental inspections and site reviews to identify compliance gaps and corrective action needs.
• Coordinate documentation and regulatory approvals associated with new projects, site changes, and operational modifications.
• Monitor regulatory updates and communicate applicable environmental requirements to internal stakeholders.
• Compile documentation and support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and agency inspections.
• This position is expected to maintain strict confidentiality of company information, employee records, and any sensitive data encountered in the course of work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of federal and New Mexico environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated understanding of EPA, NMED (including Air Quality, Ground Water, Petroleum Storage Tank, Hazardous Waste, and Surface Water divisions), NMSLO, BLM, BIA, and FIMO requirements.
• Working knowledge of air quality compliance, spill reporting, lease compliance, and environmental documentation standards.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to prepare clear, accurate regulatory submittals.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines.
• Ability to interpret regulatory language and translate requirements into operational guidance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and compliance tracking systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, or related field preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of environmental compliance experience in oil and gas or similarly regulated industry preferred.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and obtaining environmental permits and regulatory approvals.
• Experience responding to regulatory agency inspections or inquiries preferred.
• Must meet Driver Acceptability Profile requirements (driving position).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.

Working Conditions:

• Work will be a combination of the office and field environment.
• Exposure to varying outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, and noise.
• PPE required in field settings.
• Occasional extended hours may be required based on operational needs.
• Physical activity including standing, squatting/kneeling, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting (constant up to 30 pounds, occasional of 31-100 pounds) may be required.

Additional Information:

• Pay Grade:H5
• FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
• Employment Category: Regular Full-Time
• Safety Sensitive Position: Yes
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
• The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
• Dugan Production is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.
• Employment with Dugan Production Corp. is considered at will, meaning that either the company or employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.