Environmental Analyst, Merit Energy Company

Dallas, TX

Position Title: Environmental Analyst

Organization: Merit Energy Company

Location: Dallas, TX

Organization Overview: For more than 30 years, Merit Energy Company, LLC (“Merit”) has remained one of the largest private oil and gas operators in the United States and has served as a direct energy investment for pension plans, hospitals, endowments, family offices, and foundations.

Their disciplined approach to acquiring, operating, and developing high-quality, mature oil and gas assets has driven their success and is their roadmap for the future. Their strategy has served them well through all price cycles, enabling them to build a company where their employees spend decades, and their Partners continue to invest.

Merit has operated through the highs and lows the oil and gas industry has presented. They have adapted to continuously changing environments and successfully responded when faced with challenges. Looking ahead they will continue to focus on the details and experiences that define their achievements; the future is promising.

Position Overview:  This position will provide support to Merit Energy’s Environmental Department to ensure company compliance with federal and state regulations and programs (including but not limited to CERCLA, CAA, NESHAPS, NSPS) throughout their field operations in the United States.

Duties: 

  • Support compliance related to upstream oil and natural gas drilling and production
  • Ensure conditions related to air quality permits are being completed. This includes annual and semiannual reporting for Title V facilities
  • Submit air quality permit applications or applications to revise current air quality permits
  • Coordinate stack testing (JJJJ, ZZZZ, state required) and reporting for subject engines
  • Greenhouse gas data gathering and reporting related to Subparts C, W, and NN
  • Complete annual air quality emissions reports (Emission Inventories)
  • Coordinate Quad Oa inspections at field locations and be able to complete/submit necessary reports
  • Complete and submit Tier II reports for multiple states
  • Train field staff on environmental compliance issues
  • Assist in due diligence investigations during acquisitions
  • Any secondary or miscellaneous duties as necessary
  • Work will require some overnight travel (approximately 10-15%)

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s of Science.  Environmental degree preferred

Skills & Abilities:

  • Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work independently without direct supervision
  • Possesses time management and problem-solving skills
  • Competency with MS-OFFICE products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to present to large groups to conduct training programs
  • Effective written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and able to interact with corporate and field employees
  • Driver’s license and ability to drive a pickup truck

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Entry level to 2 years of experience

How to Apply: Please email Chad Brister, Senior Vice President, chad.brister@meritenergy.com and Sean Craven, Environmental Manager, Sean.Craven@meritenergy.com with questions or to apply.