Laura Smolenske

About Laura Smolenske

As the Environmental & Air Team Lead for Chevron’s Shale & Tight Business in Colorado, I’m committed to delivering strong, practical, and forward‑looking air and environmental compliance and permitting strategies that support safe, reliable, and responsible operations across the Rockies. I lead a talented team focused on navigating Colorado’s complex regulatory landscape while partnering closely with Operations, Facilities Engineering, Compliance, and external stakeholders to ensure we meet—and exceed—environmental obligations. My work centers on developing clear, consistent permitting pathways, strengthening compliance management systems, and ensuring our teams have the tools, knowledge, and support needed to execute confidently. I’m passionate about building high‑performing teams, developing others, and fostering collaboration across disciplines. I strive to make complex regulatory requirements more accessible by breaking them into actionable guidance that empowers people to do their jobs safely and effectively. My goal is to create alignment, reduce uncertainty, and enable operational success—while upholding Chevron’s commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible energy development.

Experience

1. Environmental & Air Team Lead - Colorado

   Chevron

   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering Sciences

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Project Management
• Autocad
• Matlab
• Environmental Awareness
• Data Analysis
• Sustainability
• Social Media
• Research
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Igor Pro
• Technical Writing
• Outlook
• Html
• Event Planning
• Spanish
• Microsoft Word
• Spss
• Photoshop
• Microsoft Office
• Community Outreach
• Public Speaking