Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Ormat•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Environmental Compliance Coordinator is responsible for implementing, administering, and improving environmental policies, procedures, and programs, and coordinating environmental training. The position supports regulatory compliance, reporting, recordkeeping, inspections, incident response, and employee training across the company’s areas of operation. The coordinator works with the Environmental Manager for training and guidance, identifies potential issues in advance, and assists with environmental budgeting and invoice payment at the plant level. The position requires travel to operating areas for environmental inspections and training support, as well as availability on call outside normal working hours to respond to urgent environmental issues, including regulator audits. It also provides administrative support to the HAZMAT group and performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Three years of experience in an environmental position, or equivalent.
Working knowledge of concepts, practices, codes, standards, and procedures in the Safety field.
Excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills.
Ability to use and learn computer software for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet use.
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 and wear required protective equipment.
Ability to stand for long periods with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling, and to climb ladders, platforms, and elevated walkways.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in environmental science, or equivalent, preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and enforce environmental procedures and applicable CAPP (NDEP), OSHA, EPA, and RMP requirements.
Maintain working knowledge of environmental compliance areas, including 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 in 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 training recertification and effectiveness.
Assist with identifying time-loss environmental incidents and unsafe practices, and recommend corrective action to the Technical Manager.
Maintain current information exchanges with emergency response services.
Maintain contact with state, federal, and local regulatory agencies.
Obtain and retain appropriate certifications and licensing.
Conduct onsite environmental inspections and reinforce the company’s vision, values, and goals with the team.
Be available on call after normal working hours for environmental issues requiring immediate response, including environmental audits by regulators.
Operate a vehicle safely and be able to 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 regulatory environmental requirements, and identify and resolve foreseeable 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.