Colonial has provided a wide range of opportunities for job candidates who are highly qualified, skilled, motivated and team players. Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life. Come to Colonial, a great place to work, where people matter most, and where safety 24/7 is paramount.
Ready to work for Colonial Pipeline Company?
Are you intrigued by the thought of being part of revolutionizing the energy industry and a new era in the pipeline industry? Do you want to be a part of a company that is obsessed with excellence in everything we do? A company growing and expanding our business that is full of opportunity? If so, we are seeking smart, safety focused, and energetic professionals to join our team to help us to the next level of excellence!
What is it that we do at Colonial Pipeline Company?
Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons or 2.5 million barrels per day. Colonial transports various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, and fuels for the U.S. military through a pipeline system. Colonial transports approximately 45 percent of all fuel consumed on the East Coast, providing refined products to more than 50 million Americans.
About the Environmental Specialist Position
Are you passionate about protecting the environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and making an impact in the energy industry? Join our team as an Environmental Specialist, where you’ll support critical environmental programs and play a key role in emergency preparedness and response across local, district, and corporate operations.
As an Environmental Specialist, you will provide technical expertise that ensures the safe, compliant, and responsible operation of our facilities. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, lead environmental initiatives, manage remediation projects, and serve as a vital contributor during emergency response efforts within the Incident Command System (ICS).You will collaborate closely with internal teams such as Pipeline Safety, Legal, Operations, Engineering, Project Management, and Finance, as well as external partners including regulators, consultants, landowners, and industry organizations.
What You Get to Do:
Environmental Compliance Management
Oversee air, water, and waste compliance programs within your assigned area.
Lead environmental permitting and ensure ongoing compliance monitoring.
Manage site assessments, remediation projects, budgets, and contractor oversight.
Review consultant deliverables and support longterm project strategies.
Conduct facility environmental assessments and track corrective actions.
Environmental Program Management
Lead response and cleanup efforts for environmental releases.
Maintain environmental program documentation within the Environmental Management Information System.
Support due diligence and environmental data requests.
Deliver environmental compliance training to operations and project teams.
Emergency Response
Serve in designated ICS roles and mobilize for incident response efforts for 7–10 days when required.
Participate in training, drills, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
Support Tier I–III Incident Management Teams as needed.
What You Bring to the Table:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related natural science field of study from an accredited college or university; may consider a combination of experience and/or education, such as 10 years of environmental experience in lieu of degree, with High School Diploma or GED.
Ideally, 7+ years of experience in environmental permitting, assessment, compliance, consulting, or remediation. Experience with North Carolina and Virginia environmental regulations preferred.
Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record to drive company and personal vehicles to perform required tasks.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Pipeline or oil & gas industry background a plus.
Completion of ICS Introductory Training (e.g., ICS 100, 200, 700).
OSHA HAZWOPER certification is a plus but not required.
TWIC card, First Aid/CPR certification is a plus but not required.
Commitment to consistently adhere to policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the Company’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence in completing work assignments.
Self-motivated, have phenomenal work ethic and looking for the right company to support your growth.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned environmental professional who thrives in the field and in complex, fast‑paced environments. If you're driven to protect the environment, lead meaningful environmental initiatives, and contribute to the responsible operation of critical energy infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape a safer, more sustainable future.
Advantages of Working at Colonial Pipeline Company:
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Are you up to the challenge? What are you waiting for? Apply today!
Physical Requirements & Work Conditions:
This role includes a blend of office work and field work along pipeline rights‑of‑way, in various weather conditions. You must be capable of responding to emergencies and working in potentially hazardous environments.
Colonial Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Statement to all Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations:
Colonial Pipeline accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Colonial Pipeline employees, hiring managers, or send to any Colonial Pipeline facility. Colonial Pipeline is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
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What We Do
Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons of fuel daily to meet the energy needs of consumers from Houston to the New York Harbor.
Colonial is a value-based energy company, well positioned to provide our services in a cost advantaged, reliable, and environmentally sensitive manner with efficient solutions to meet our customers’ needs and the energy demands of the future. We are doing our part to deliver energy that improves lives and keeps the economy moving. At Colonial, we are focused on excellence in everything we do. Excellence is woven into our core values. We raise the bar. We exceed the bar. Then we raise it again
