Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Ormat•Mammoth Lakes, CA

About The Position

The Environmental Compliance Coordinator implements, administers, and improves environmental policies, procedures, and programs, and coordinates environmental training. The role ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, maintains environmental compliance systems and reporting, conducts onsite inspections, and works with the Environmental Manager on training and regulatory requirements. The position also supports environmental budgeting and invoices, and provides administrative support to the HAZMAT group. The coordinator must be available on call after normal working hours for urgent environmental issues, including regulatory audits, and travel to operating areas for inspections and training support.

Requirements

Three years of experience in an environmental position, or equivalent.
Working knowledge of safety-field concepts, practices, codes, standards, and procedures.
Excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills.
Ability to use and learn computer software for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and use of the Internet.
OSHA 30 Certificate.
Willingness to travel to operating areas for environmental inspections and to support and monitor employee environmental training.
Ability to operate a vehicle safely.
Valid driver's license at all times, with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier.
Ability to lift 35 pounds, wear required protective equipment, stand for long periods, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders, platforms, and elevated walkways.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in environmental science, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and enforce environmental procedures and applicable CAPP (NDEP), OSHA, EPA, and RMP Ormat requirements.
Maintain working knowledge of environmental programs and requirements covering underground injection control; hazardous materials and wastes; universal and solid waste; water and air quality; underground storage tanks; emergency contingency plans; spill prevention, control and countermeasure; storm water pollution prevention plans; asbestos management; PCB compliance; and project mitigation.
Manage environmental policies and training to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Maintain the regulatory database and compliance tracking systems.
Administer local, state, and federal environmental reporting requirements.
Record employee training and monitor recertification and training effectiveness.
Assist in identifying time-loss environmental incidents and unsafe practices, and recommend corrective actions to the Technical Manager.
Maintain contact with emergency response services and ensure exchanged information is current.
Maintain contact with state, federal, and local regulatory agencies.
Obtain and retain appropriate certifications and licensing.
Conduct onsite environmental inspections and reinforce the company vision, values, and goals with the team.
Be available on call outside normal working hours for urgent environmental issues, including regulatory environmental audits.
Operate a vehicle safely, enter and exit it without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous periods, and read and understand maps.
Work with the Environmental Manager on ongoing training and guidance regarding environmental regulatory requirements, and identify and resolve potential issues in advance.
Assist with budgeting for environmental fees and ensure environmental invoices are paid at the plant level.
Provide administrative support to the HAZMAT group.
Perform other related duties and projects as assigned by management.