Senior EHS/Compliance Specialist, Environmental Scientist

About the role

Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field assignments, such as providing EHS compliance support and train with senior staff at EHS compliance audits.
• Assist with providing EHS compliance program support for commercial and industrial clients including reviewing procedures and permits, reviewing periodic regulatory reports, and supporting preparation and delivering of compliance programs, including training programs.
• Prepare written and verbal technical reports, including documentation of EHS compliance audits and field investigations, regulatory research, evaluation of findings, data management and interpretation, and development of graphical and tabular presentation of data.
• Assisting with tasks and projects according to client-approved scopes of work and delivering high quality reports on time and within budget.
• Synthesize information contained in regulatory files, environmental permits, and other environmental documentation.
• Afford assistance in managing and developing client relationships.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of post-education experience conducting EHS compliance audits and compliance assistance to clients.
• Baseline knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations including RCRA, SARA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, TSCA, OSHA and MI OSHA standards.
• Experience with evaluating EHS regulatory compliance in industrial settings either solo or part of an audit team.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Participation in an OSHA-mandated medical surveillance program will be required, and safety training will be provided before being assigned to work in the field.
• Self-sufficient, self-motivated and ability to work under pressure of deadlines is essential.
• Interest and proficiency in investigative work, with high attention to detail is critical to this position.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel up to 50% of the time. Must be willing to make trips on short notice, including to local sites, and travel via air or land. Overnight travel is often required.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in conditions typical of industrial facilities.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

WSP USA provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with potential for remote work.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our website at www.wsp.com. No phone calls please.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.