We are currently seeking a Natural Resource Specialist located in Southeast Texas and report to the Senior Manager – Natural Resources.  

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

The Natural Resources Specialist (NRS) is a position within the organization requiring a professional with a water process background and the ability to navigate and build relationships in a complex and fast-moving environment.  The NRS has the responsibility of assisting in and directly managing the existing water supplies, potential exploration for new supply opportunities, and to assist in the development of new sources.   The NRS must be a “self-directed” individual who possesses good written and verbal communication skills, exhibit leadership qualities towards tactical and strategic thinking, and have developed technical skills.  The NRS also must have a professional approach that is collaborative, organized, innovative, and customer focused.

•    Maintain a safe and positive work environment and utilize good safety practices in all business initiatives.
•    Assist in the management of all existing spring and non-spring water sources within the geographic area inclusive of but not limited to reliable site operations, monitoring, security, and general site maintenance.
   - This includes appearance, infrastructure cleanliness, equipment maintenance, instrument calibration, site sanitation in accordance with company standards, regulatory compliance, and fostering good relationships with landowners and communities.
    - Maintain company provided equipment and tools for the highest level of readiness and organization.
•    Aid in compliance with all regulatory and company requirements including periodic internal and external audits, technical guidance, and quality standards.
•    Execute effective communications within organization, with regulators, with other relevant stakeholders, and within communities where we are located.
•    As required, to aid in the identification, study, and development of all new spring and non-spring water supplies for factories in the geographic area of responsibility. This includes understanding and adhering to company site commitments, technical requirements, and sound science.
•    Achieve tactical and long-term spring and non-spring water capacity needs to support the respective producing locations within the geographic area of responsibility.
•    Be responsible for financial management of individual tasks and budgets.
•    Assist the project manager of larger projects, to effectively execute oversight of contractors that include, but are not limited to water supply studies, water supply development, land purchase, cost saving projects, and infrastructure upgrades.
•    Manage and coordinate work of outside contractors. 
•    Other duties as required.
•    Utilize and model our beliefs in the execution of daily work activities and decision making.
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Key qualifications include:
•    Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Public Water System – Class D Water Operator License
      - Minimum requirement.
•    Minimum Three (3) years’ work experience water operations or related field.
      - References required
•    Strong written and verbal communications skills.
•    Project management skills.
•    Personnel, team, and contractor management skills.
•    Basic computer skills (Outlook / Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
•    Enhanced water quality instrumentation and computer skills to include equipment calibrations, SCADA system access, data retrieval, access, and reporting (preferred)
•    Organizational and problem-solving skills.
•    Ability to work additional hours and flexibility to travel as required.
•    Ability to work out of doors in both hot and cold environments.
•    Engaging, positive attitude for high performance culture.
•    Routine lifting 50-65 pounds during workday.
•    Strong food safety, hygiene, and safe work ethic required.
•    Strong maintenance and hand tool skills.
•    Proficiency with electrical and mechanical process systems is value added.