Remediation Environmental Professional II

About the Role

Position for an Environmental Professional II - Remediation with direct experience in site investigations, environmental media sampling, data quality evaluations, report development, and both in situ and ex situ remediation. Responsibilities include managing long-term remediation projects, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with consultants, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contaminated project sites are investigated and remediated in accordance with federal, state, and local government regulations.
• Manage all aspects of long-term remediation projects, including schedule, budget, remediation system design, operation and compliance, regulatory agency coordination, and environmental consultant contracting and performance.
• Collaborate with consultants, regulators, and internal stakeholders to identify optimum remedies and accomplish project objectives.
• Solicit proposals, review and present technical approaches and costs for financial approval, execute projects, and track and report on cost and status.
• Support other departments (e.g., Environmental Compliance, Legal, Insurance, Commercial) for spills/releases, laboratory selection, document review, legal actions, insurance claims, and due diligence.
• Support ongoing development of the remediation program by participating in the creation of guidance documents, templates, and financial and project management tools.
• Provide mentoring to entry-level employees on compliance system management, requirements, and organizational procedures.
• Develop tools and templates to manage environmental compliance and remediation information, ensuring data quality and accuracy.
• Manage field inspections for operating assets and construction projects.
• Provide senior-level knowledge of compliance requirements and operating/construction parameters to address applicability and compliance questions.
• Enhance existing compliance programs based on audit results and lead internal audits of facilities.
• Represent the company in evaluating and implementing minor emerging regulatory issues through industry associations or regulatory guidelines.
• Resolve regulatory applicability issues and identify compliance requirements using risk-based analysis.
• Support less experienced professionals in resolving complex compliance questions.
• Manage all environmental programs within complex operating assets or construction projects.
• Develop new procedures and tools to facilitate and demonstrate compliance.
• Review environmental inspection reports and resolve potential compliance issues.
• Negotiate with contract and consultant resources to ensure appropriate service levels and competitive rates.
• Evaluate contractor and consultant performance and recommend continued use.
• Manage the permit process for all media, including applications for new construction and operating assets, ensuring quality and accuracy of permit conditions.
• Manage multiple compliance systems across various media for complex sites and projects, contributing to system enhancements.
• Train new users on compliance systems and procedures and participate in the development of new systems.
• Manage and participate in agency inspections and represent the company in negotiations on compliance or enforcement issues.
• Coordinate and facilitate environmental project permitting before, during, and after construction for maintenance, growth, and large capital projects.
• Collect and review environmental field samples (air, water, and waste) for analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, natural science, engineering, or a related field (or a combination of formal education and relevant experience).
• 6–10 years of related experience in environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and standards and their applicability to operations.
• Ability to analyze, research, compile, and prepare permit applications, reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to evaluate, research, and interpret governmental regulations, equipment performance manuals, regulatory agency guidance, and company policies.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in applying math, algebraic formulas, and statistics.
• Excellent interpersonal, advisory, and communication skills, including technical writing and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in using office equipment, computers, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment relevant to the role.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently.
• Standing: Occasionally.
• Walking: Frequently.
• Sitting: Constantly.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: Occasionally.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling: Occasionally.
• Reaching, handling, fingering, feeling: Constantly.
• Talking and hearing: Frequently.
• Near vision: Constantly.
• Far vision, depth perception, and color vision: Frequently.

Working Conditions

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Frequent exposure to well-lighted, climate-controlled areas.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, fumes, and gases.
• Constant use of CRT/computer monitors and frequent repetitive motion.
• Travel to other locations required; may be assigned a company vehicle requiring a valid driver’s license.

Pay

Expected salary range: $82,000.00 – $122,000.00.