Joseph Walton
Byrdstown,TN
Summary
Environmental Compliance Leader and Operational Field Lead with over 10 years of experience supporting large-scale FERC and federally regulated pipeline and transmission construction projects across the United States. Proven ability to lead inspection teams, coordinate contractor compliance, and maintain environmental permit requirements while supporting aggressive construction schedules. Extensive experience working on long-linear infrastructure projects involving wetlands, water crossings, steep slopes, regulatory compliance, and restoration oversight.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operational Field Lead – B2H Transmission Project
Triple H Enterprises
01.2026 - Current
- Managed multiple operational units of Quanta Services with respect to environmental compliance on the B2H Project.
- Managed a team of environmental inspectors and construction contractors involved in the construction, compliance, and maintenance of the project spanning 300-miles in Oregon and Idaho.
Lead Environmental Inspector – SunZia Wind & Transmission
Triple H Enterprises
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Led the effort during reclamation of the project, coordinating with Pattern Energy, BLM/CIC, QISG, along with QISG Operational Units such as BRINK, Price Gregory, and MG Dyess.
- Overseen environmental compliance across federal and private ROW segments.
- Ensured contractor compliance with requirements and environmental commitments.
- Directed corrective actions related to erosion control, access, and restoration deficiencies.
- Supported agency coordination and compliance reporting efforts.
Environmental Inspector – Atlantic Coast Pipeline (FERC Regulated)
Triple H Enterprises
09.2018 - 01.2025
- Performed environmental and SWPPP inspections across multi-state FERC regulated pipeline construction activities.
- Oversaw compliance during trenching, pipe installation, dewatering, backfill, and restoration operations.
- Monitored wetlands, waterbody crossings, and steep slope construction to ensure adherence to FERC Plans & Procedures.
- Directed contractor corrective actions preventing escalation of environmental non-compliances.
- Maintained inspection reports, GIS documentation, and photo records supporting agency and client review.
- Coordinated with FERC and WVDEP to perform agency inspections reviewing compliance.
- QIS / Dominion Energy
Environmental Foreman – Mountaineer Xpress Pipeline (FERC Regulated)
Henkels & McCoy
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Directed restoration and stabilization crews supporting pipeline construction operations.
- Managed erosion control installation and slip repair following disturbance events.
- Coordinated rapid repairs preventing sediment migration and compliance issues.
- Ensured the project maintained compliance with FERC plans and procedures.
- Planned and coordinated de-watering efforts during pipeline testing.
- TC Energy
Assistant Foreman – Environmental – Rover Pipeline (FERC Regulated)
Precision Pipeline
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Installed and maintained erosion and sediment control measures across active spreads.
- Supported the construction crews in maintaining environmental compliance.
- Assisted restoration efforts returning ROW to pre-construction conditions.
- Restored stream and wetland crossings upon completion of construction.
- Energy Transfer
Laborer - Assistant Foreman – ROW / Tie-Ins / Cleanup
Michels Pipeline
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Oversaw topsoil handling, restoration, and cleanup operations.
- Supported crucial tie-ins in environmentally sensitive areas.
- Assisted in open cut and dam and pump stream and wetland crossings while maintaining compliance from environmental oversight.
- Directed final reclamation, stabilization, and revegetation operations.
- TC Energy
Skills
- API 1169 pipeline inspection
- Environmental compliance management
- ROW compliance oversight
- Inspection leadership
- Multi-spread coordination
- Erosion and sediment control
- Restoration and reclamation
- Variance tracking and resolution
- Contractor compliance oversight
- Agency and client communication
- Environmental risk management
- SWPPP and BMP implementation
- Field reporting and GIS documentation
- Permit compliance monitoring
- Construction schedule support
Certification
- API 1169 – Pipeline Construction Inspector
- OSHA 30 Construction
- HAZWOPER 40
- EPA CGP Site Inspector
- First Aid / CPR / AED
- Procore Project Management
Tools And Systems
- Microsoft 365
- ArcGIS & Field Maps
- Procore
- GPS & Photo Documentation Systems
Timeline
Operational Field Lead – B2H Transmission Project
Triple H Enterprises
01.2026 - Current
Lead Environmental Inspector – SunZia Wind & Transmission
Triple H Enterprises
01.2025 - 01.2026
Environmental Inspector – Atlantic Coast Pipeline (FERC Regulated)
Triple H Enterprises
09.2018 - 01.2025
Environmental Foreman – Mountaineer Xpress Pipeline (FERC Regulated)
Henkels & McCoy
02.2018 - 09.2018
Assistant Foreman – Environmental – Rover Pipeline (FERC Regulated)
Precision Pipeline
06.2017 - 01.2018
Laborer - Assistant Foreman – ROW / Tie-Ins / Cleanup
Michels Pipeline
05.2015 - 06.2017