Ryan Donina
Houston
Summary
Environmental & Sustainability Leader with over a decade of proven success in environmental compliance, permitting, emissions management, and ESG reporting across upstream oil & gas and consulting sectors. Offers a unique 360° perspective from corporate, field, and regulatory environments. Demonstrated expertise in delivering sustainable, cost-effective solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce emissions, and ensure full regulatory compliance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, aligning sustainability strategies with business goals, and communicating complex technical data to stakeholders and executives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Environmental Professional
Grayson Mill Energy, LLC/Devon Energy Corporation
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented and improved all facets of the ESG program.
- Manages emissions reductions projects and tracks GHG emissions for internal/external reports. This includes evaluating and implementing methane mitigation technologies/procedures.
- Ensures all company operations are conducted to minimize environmental impacts to personnel, company property, equipment, and the surrounding environment.
- Manages all federal/state compliance reporting i.e., OOOO/OOOOa/OOOOb, GHG Subpart W, and permit applications including Title V.
- Interprets new regulatory actions and manages all applications to the business.
- Provides/Tracks all ESG metrics for shareholders, investors, and executive management i.e., environmental, safety, diversity, etc.
- Collaborates with company leadership and management to develop key opportunities to improve environmental and sustainable practices.
- Tracks and calculates scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for internal and external reporting to private equity and investors. (GHG Protocol, EPA Subpart W, and AXPC).
- Tracks energy and water consumption metrics for the company for annual reporting.
Environmental Professional
Marathon Oil Corporation
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Ensures compliance with air regulations and permit requirements and prepares reports for regulatory agencies.
- Business Unit lead for GHG data gathering and implementation.
- Prepares air permitting for Oklahoma and Permian business units.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for implementation of sustainable design practices to meet existing and upcoming regulations. Includes OOOOa, OOOOb, JJJJ, ZZZZ, Subpart W, and NM Ozone Precursor.
Senior ESG Specialist
Maverick Natural Resources, LLC
12.2020 - 03.2023
- Maintains understanding and implements state and federal regulatory requirements and procedures for applicable deadlines associated with air permitting recordkeeping. Includes OOOOa, JJJJ, ZZZZ, Subpart W, NESHAPS, LDAR, etc.
- Advising leadership on environmental regulatory requirements and best practices including but not limited to Title V, New Source Review (NSR) Permits, Permits by Rule (PBR), and other permitting and compliance obligations for TX, NM, OK, ARK, LA, MI, and WY.
- Developing environmental compliance procedures and guidelines for operations staff.
- Managing in-house and consulting resources and training programs.
- Companywide Greenhouse Gas Reporting (GHG) program reporting and implementation.
- Provides monthly, quarterly, and annual GHG updates to shareholders.
- Assessing/managing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts from capital projects.
- Generates and evaluates ESG data for updates to upper management.
- Performing feasibility studies to estimate and reduce emissions estimates by using more appropriate methods and planning strategies.
- Key involvement in various unit Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) development or compliance activities.
- Responsible for evaluating/amending Water Discharge Permits.
Air Quality Scientist
Golder Associates
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Review permits and conduct on-site assessment of facilities that have applied for a new permit, a permit renewal, or a permit amendment when requested by the TCEQ Air Permits Division.
Environmental Investigator
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Reviewed reports required by federal regulations, state regulations and permits. Examples of these reports are – Title V operating permits, Deviation Reports, New Source Review construction permits, Stack Test/Compliance Performance Test Reports, Continual Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) Downtime Reports etc.
- Lead technical, complaint, and follow-up investigations to determine compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Lead investigations for emissions events.
- Conducted environmental monitoring; and prepares technical papers regarding studies involving environmental subjects.
Waste Characterization Analyst
Earth Analytical Sciences INC
06.2013 - 09.2018
- Ran analytical procedures for EPA and TCEQ approved tests in RCRA (Resource Conservation Recovery Act) All tests performed in a timely manner per client’s request.
- Prepared standards for daily calibration, QA/QC, and Data Integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-2018
Skills
- Environmental Compliance & Permitting (Title V, NSR)
- Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management & Emissions Reduction (Subpart W)
- ESG Strategy & Reporting (Scope 1–3, CDP, AXPC)
- Regulatory Affairs (EPA, TCEQ, NMED, NDEQ, State Agencies)
- Air Quality Management & LDAR Programs
- Sustainable Operations & Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Reporting
- Technical Audits & Risk Mitigation
- MACC Implementation
- Emissions Data Quality Improvements
Timeline
Sr. Environmental Professional
Grayson Mill Energy, LLC/Devon Energy Corporation
09.2023 - Current
Environmental Professional
Marathon Oil Corporation
03.2023 - 08.2023
Senior ESG Specialist
Maverick Natural Resources, LLC
12.2020 - 03.2023
Air Quality Scientist
Golder Associates
12.2019 - 09.2020
Environmental Investigator
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
09.2018 - 11.2019
Waste Characterization Analyst
Earth Analytical Sciences INC
06.2013 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Lamar University
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