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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.

Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!

As an Environmental Specialist, you will need functional and technical expertise and skills in areas of air, water and/or waste. In this role, you will run projects and programs of moderate complexity that require a specialized breadth of expertise.

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

For an Environmental Specialist III

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Develops, maintains and provides guidance on environmental processes/policies; conducts required environmental training

• Assesses environmental risk, provides recommendations to address risk and participates in or handles the approved course of action, including required regulatory documentation

• Participates in environmental project planning and implementation, including scheduling, cost estimating, preparation of environmental impact assessments and reporting

• Prepares and submits sophisticated applications to procure environmental permits, renewals, approvals, variances, and other authorizations and coordinates with company partners

• Performs environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations, as the need arises

• Develops, recommends and implements improvements for systems and practices in air, water, waste management and/or remediation activities for assigned areas

• Assists with the preparation of all required compliance reports/certifications and development and maintenance of documentation related to environmental compliance programs

• Cultivates relationships between Williams and regulatory agencies

• Interprets applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations and ensures compliance with such regulations

• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

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

Other Requirements:

• Preferred: General working knowledge of air quality compliance, water discharge, waste management, and SPCC requirements, as well as familiarity with CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA, SARA, TSCA, DOT, and FERC regulations

• Preferred: Performs operational support functions related to overall air permitting and compliance for interstate transmission and/or midstream natural gas gathering & processing assets

• Preferred: Conducts periodic State regulations review

• Preferred: Provides Stack Testing support to field counterparts

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

  For an Environmental Specialist II

  Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Provides guidance on environmental processes/policies

• Assesses environmental risk; assists in deciding appropriate course of action, including required regulatory documentation

• Prepares and submits applications to procure environmental permits, renewals, approvals, variances, and other authorizations and coordinates with company partners

• Conducts required environmental training to company partners

• Assists with the preparation of all required compliance reports/certifications and development and maintenance of documentation related to environmental compliance programs

• Researches governmental and industry standards for compliance requirements

• Prepares environmental reports, plans and inventories for regulatory authorities

• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

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

Other Requirements:

• Preferred: General working knowledge of air quality compliance, water discharge, waste management, and SPCC requirements, as well as familiarity with CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA, SARA, TSCA, DOT, and FERC regulations

• Preferred: Performs operational support functions related to overall air permitting and compliance for interstate transmission and/or midstream natural gas gathering & processing assets

• Preferred: Conducts periodic State regulations review

• Preferred: Provides Stack Testing support to field counterparts

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

  For an Environmental Specialist I

  Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Provides vital information and tools to the Enterprise to help maintain compliance with environmental regulation

• Prepares and submit applications to acquire routine environmental permits, approvals, variances and other authorizations

• Develops and maintain documentation related to environmental compliance programs

• Researches governmental and industry standards for compliance requirements

• Assists senior level environmental specialists with preparation of environmental reports, plans and inventories for regulatory authorities

• Responds to requests from internal and/or external customers

• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum one (1) years’ experience in an environmentally related role

Other Requirements:

• Preferred: General working knowledge of air quality compliance, water discharge, waste management, and SPCC requirements, as well as familiarity with CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA, SARA, TSCA, DOT, and FERC regulations

• Preferred: Performs operational support functions related to overall air permitting and compliance for interstate transmission and/or midstream natural gas gathering & processing assets

• Preferred: Conducts periodic State regulations review

• Preferred: Provides Stack Testing support to field counterparts

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

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About Houston (Williams Tower Location):

Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking!

Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city!

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Why Choose Williams?

We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire . With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!

• Competitive compensation

• Annual incentive program

• Hybrid work model - one to two work from home days each week for most office-based roles

• Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles

• 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits

• A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid time off, including floating and company holidays

• Wellness Program with annual rewards

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Robust employee learning and development

• High internal mobility (we promote from within)

• Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)

• Fertility coverage and adoption benefits

• Domestic partner benefits

• Educational reimbursement

• Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer

• Employee resource groups

• Employee assistance programs

• Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative

• Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes

Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.

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 https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/ .

Education Requirements:

Skill Requirements:

Competency Requirements:

Action oriented (3 - Meets Expectations), Collaborates (3 - Meets Expectations), Communicates effectively (3 - Meets Expectations), Customer focus (3 - Meets Expectations), Drives results (3 - Meets Expectations), Ensures accountability (3 - Meets Expectations), Instills trust (3 - Meets Expectations)

Why Williams?

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

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules

We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen. Apply now!