Senior level attorney specializing in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) law.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. For more than 25 years, we have continued to grow and we now operate coast-to-coast with more than 80,000 miles of pipelines and approximately 11,000 employees. Our assets, knowledge and expertise give us an edge which has made us, and which keeps us a leader in the energy space. We understand that our employees contribute to our success, and that they should share in that success.
Position Description:
- Position is in Houston, Texas but may also be located in Colorado Springs or Denver, Colorado; Birmingham, Alabama or Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- This position is also eligible for a hybrid schedule (M-W in office, Th and Fri work from home days when travel is not required).
- Manage client relationships with EHS technical staff, and EHS and Business Unit management.
- Represent company in submittals and meetings with local, state and federal environmental and safety agencies.
- Assist commercial attorneys and litigators with EHS issues.
- Manage and work with outside counsel with respect to EHS compliance and enforcement matters, and EHS litigation including CERCLA litigation.
Qualifications: Four-year Undergraduate Degree and Juris Doctorate from accredited schools; license to practice in Texas preferred.
Required Experience:
- At least 7 years of direct experience with EHS legal matters.
- Experience working on a variety of environmental matters; i.e., air, water and soil.
- Working knowledge of Federal environmental and safety laws such as CAA, CERCLA, RCRA, CWA, DOT-PHMSA, NEPA, OSHA and those agencies’ supporting regulations.
Preferred Experience:
- Work in the energy mid-stream space including natural gas pipelines, gathering systems, liquid and bulk terminals, or refined products pipelines.
- Experience with Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act compliance, permitting and enforcement issues, supporting existing operations and major projects.
- Experience with DOT/PHMSA compliance and enforcement matters.
- Ability to participate in emergency response and lead high profile incident investigations.
- Work on legal issues associated with CERCLA sites and other long- and short-term remediation projects.
- Manage outside counsel.
- The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
Pay range: $209,200-$314,000 per year. This position also includes a discretionary annual incentive plan. Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set. Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental , and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans. Application Deadline: 10/13/2024 To be considered for any position, please go to https://www.kindermorgan.com/Careers/Job-Opportunities. Click Apply Now to Sign In or create an account to upload your resume. Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, citizenship or status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected status. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. |
