Environmental Associate III

Job Summary

The Environmental Associate III supports and leads environmental compliance programs across company business operations. This role ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA - Hybrid

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the company's Tier II Reporting, SPCC plans, Waste, Air, Chemical Approval Process, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Management programs.
• Cook up and support environmental compliance audits and assessments of company facilities, contractors, and suppliers according to established schedules.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate environmental training programs, including but not limited to HAZWOPER, DOT Hazardous Materials, Lead, and Asbestos training.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems for hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, TSCA-regulated materials, and recycling activities.
• Serve as the lead for Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) compliance activities and provide technical guidance regarding remediation, handling, transportation, and disposal requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental procedures, standards, and programs to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
• Monitor, evaluate, and communicate proposed environmental regulations and emerging requirements that may impact company operations.
• Conduct environmental sampling and assessments for lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and asbestos; obtain and maintain applicable certifications as required.
• Respond to environmental incidents and emergencies, including agency notifications, contractor mobilization, site oversight, remediation activities, and public interactions.
• Participate in environmental incident investigations and root cause analyses; develop corrective and preventive actions to minimize recurrence.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with local, state, and federal environmental regulatory agencies.
• Conduct environmental compliance inspections of service centers, substations, warehouses, shops, and contractor/vendor operations.
• Provide technical support and environmental guidance to operational personnel, project teams, and management.
• Support environmental due diligence, site assessments, remediation projects, and compliance reporting activities as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Frequent fieldwork and travel to company facilities and project locations.
• Report to Woods Run 6, a minimum of 4 days per week with one day working from home.
• Participation in rotating on-call assignments and storm/emergency response activities.

Education And Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
• Required: 3+ years of progressive environmental compliance experience, preferably within the utility, energy, industrial, consulting, or related sectors.

Preferred Qualifications

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Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of electric utility operations, infrastructure, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations related to hazardous materials, PCB management, TSCA, hazardous waste, air quality, water resources, storage tanks, SPCC, and ecological resource management.
• Experience managing environmental compliance programs and interacting with regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials management, chemical control programs, and emergency response procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent technical writing, oral communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, contractors, and consultants.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, environmental management systems, and EHS database applications.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to meet company driving requirements.