Environmental Compliance Specialist

About the role

NorthStar Energy connects a family of fuel distribution companies serving communities and industries across the Western United States. Our operating companies deliver petroleum products and lubricants safely and efficiently throughout Alaska, Hawaii, California, and the Pacific Northwest. Each company maintains its own local identity and expertise while operating within a distributed model that leverages NorthStar’s shared services in finance & accounting, legal & compliance, pricing & supply, human resources, marketing, and technology. Guided by shared values of safety, integrity, and operational excellence, NorthStar provides the strategic guidance and collaboration that help our teams strengthen performance, share best practices, and grow sustainably.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and provides support for environmental programs, including air quality, aboveground storage tanks, contaminated sites, drills and exercises, due diligence, hazardous chemicals, piping, response plans, security, spill prevention and response, tankship management, underground storage tanks, waste, water, and wildlife.
• Engages within the Environmental Department and internal business partners in a positive way to develop best practices in environmental compliance and to provide guidance and training.
• Communicates effectively with agency personnel, industry colleagues, contractors, and coworkers.
• Develops and implements environmental initiatives, including the development of compliance summaries, internal informational guidance documents, training modules, presentations, plans, bulletins, forms, manuals, and electronic content.
• Prepares, reviews, and edits regulatory plans, permits, and applications.
• Inspects facilities for environmental compliance.
• Audits inspection forms, plans, and other documents for compliance.
• Participates in industry meetings, conferences, and training. May be asked to sit on boards or committees of industry organizations.
• Assists in the development and administration of environmental compliance system.
• Models and supports NorthStar’s commitment to compliance and safety at all times.
• Provides support to Director of Environmental Affairs as needed, including special projects and ad hoc requests.

Requirements

This position requires travel primarily within Alaska, Washington, and California. Periodic travel to other locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in environmental compliance, environmental consulting, waste management, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience beyond college is required
• Experience working with regulations and/or regulators in one or more of the following states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, and Washington; fuel storage facilities and infrastructure; tank barges; multi-media compliance; response plan updates and development; spill record management and reporting; IMTs; air quality; and/or waste management is a significant plus

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.

Benefits

• Wellness Discount
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match and 3% Employer Discretionary Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Transportation Stipend
• ORCA Card
• Remote Fridays
• 2 personal days
• 3 weeks’ vacation