ABOUT US
Jonah Energy LLC is a leading oil and gas exploration, and development company headquartered in Denver, Colorado with operations in the Green River Basin of Wyoming and Permian Basin in New Mexico. As one of the largest privately held producers in the United States, we are committed to producing oil and natural gas in an environmentally responsible manner. We drive value through the strategic acquisition of cash flowing assets, the development of new opportunities and the continuous optimization of existing production.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Field Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Asset Lead is responsible for EHS activities within the field asset to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and EHS initiatives. The Field EHS Asset Lead reports to the Safety Manager and works closely with the WY Field EHS Asset Manager — Safety and the WY Field EHS Asset Manager — Environmental to align programs. This role utilizes experience and knowledge of oil and gas production operations in daily EHS duties. This position requires building strong working relationships with the Jonah Energy field operations team and contractors.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create a work environment that is consistent with the company's Purpose, Vision & Core Values.
- Understand and adhere to company safety protocols on all work performed.
- Support Jonah Energy Contractor Management procedures including ISNet compliance (third-party platform for safety program and other evaluations) and safety orientation training.
- Review project safety plans and perform worksite safety observations for various types of work including day-to-day production activities, drilling support, completion activities, remediation activities, facility and pipeline construction/maintenance/repair and well workover activities.
- Manage Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) and Audio, Visual, and Olfactory (AVO) program including inspection schedules, route changes, and staffing schedules. Work with the LDAR team and operations to develop the department and interdepartmental efficiencies. Ensure compliance with NM agency regulations regarding LDAR/AVO.
- Pilot unmanned aerial drone for methane measurement as needed.
- Repair leaking equipment, in accordance with Jonah Energy repair procedures, as needed.
- Operate optical gas imaging (OGI) camera (or other OGI equipment) and/or high-flow sampler to identify leaks and quantify fugitive emissions. Calibrate equipment utilized for emission control and monitoring.
- Oversee/monitor continuous emissions monitoring alerts and coordinate response/repairs.
- Coordinate environmental clean-up operations. Work with agencies, operations, and Contractors to perform remediation actions. Utilize photoionization detectors (PID) to support remediation activities. Coordinate with EHS Leadership with data gathering for reports.
- Accurately enter detailed documentation into company software systems for review.
- Provide support for periodic employee and contractor safety meetings.
- Manage / supervise contractors for repair of issues identified by operations team and LDAR program.
- Support management / supervise construction contractors for repair of equipment as identified by operations team.
- Work closely with the operations team to coordinate repair of equipment to maintain a safe working environment.
- Verify operational readiness of repairs and provide critical QA/QC support of contractor work for operations team.
- Support operations as needed, including project and contractor staff continuity, contractor oversight support and other duties as determined by team.
- Maintain respectful and productive working relationships within and across all work groups, ensuring effective collaboration and cooperation.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform other duties and projects assigned to support the success of the department and company
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES