Environmental Compliance Specialist

Summit Utilities Inc • Maumelle, AR

3h

About The Position

The Environmental Compliance Specialist is responsible for executing environmental policies and procedures for Summit Utilities natural gas distribution projects and facilities to assure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations while effectively managing Company’s environmental risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or environmental science related studies
• 0 to 5+ years of environmental compliance and permitting required.
• Be detail oriented and demonstrate analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to develop strong relationships with all levels of employees to effectively introduce and drive program success.
• Maintain accurate environmental records database(s) to ensure timely response for various internal/external data requests.
• Able to take initiative to reason and exercise independent judgment and discretion in dealing with a variety of individuals and situations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, work effectively under pressure, and practice efficient time management.
• Able to demonstrate and apply operational knowledge of natural gas utility industry.
• Able to demonstrate and apply knowledge of environmental regulations and how they relate to work performed by multiple Business Units.
• Ability to use personal computers with experience in software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities and deadlines.
• Manage environmental documentation in accordance with record retention requirements.
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills necessary to deal with internal and external parties in person and on the telephone.
• Able to travel out of town, occasionally overnight, for meetings, audits, conferences, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the energy or construction industry or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental compliance for Company facilities and construction projects across a multi-state territory.
• Coordinate the scheduling, direct the workflow, and review/QC the findings and reports of third-party environmental consultants who perform project environmental permitting.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of compliance reports and ensure on-time project completion.
• Interpret regulations and assist in the development of Company guidelines for environmental compliance.
• Conduct or assist in environmental audits of Company facilities.
• Conduct and document routine worksite inspections to identify compliance and recommend improvements.
• Participate in and document regulatory agency site inspections.
• Evaluate test results, laboratory data, and/or procedures for compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
• Plan and supervise assessment, remediation, air, waste, and water projects upon request.
• Coordinate or conduct training on a variety of subjects relating to environmental compliance.
• Assist with integrated vegetation management (IVM) implementation on pipeline rights-of way (ROW).
• Reports directly to the Environmental Programs Manager and provides additional environmental project support, as necessary.

Benefits

• Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most.
• We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees