Environmental Compliance Specialist

Reworld Waste•Niagara Falls, NY

3d•$86,000 - $106,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Facility Manager, and supported by the Regional Environmental Manager, the Environmental Specialist is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and implementing and maintaining environmental management systems and programs at the Reworld Niagara I Thermomechanical Treatment facility (aka waste-to-energy).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science or similar and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the environmental field; preferably solid waste.
A working knowledge of New York State and federal solid waste environmental regulations is a must.
Demonstrated experience developing permit applications and negotiating permit conditions for new permits and/or modification of permits.
Must have strong written and oral communications skills and demonstrate ability to work independently and creatively within the regulatory framework.
Must be comfortable conveying company environmental and sustainability messaging to various stakeholders.
Strong computer, technical, and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) data regularly to ensure valid, quality-controlled data is recorded.
Collect samples for in-house analysis or third-party analytical services as required by environmental permits including stormwater and ash
Preparation and filing of reports required by environmental permits.
Preparation and filing of permit renewal and modification applications.
Liaison with environmental regulators for audits and inspections.
Perform facility inspections at least weekly to ensure permit compliance and good housekeeping.
Coordinate with contractors and consultants to complete permit required activities.
Maintain compliance with Reworld internal environmental standards.
Review waste profiles to ensure permit compliance.
Proactively work with facility management and operators to resolve and prevent environmental issues.
Closely monitor the production and maintenance activities and assist in planning and executing scheduled outage work to ensure the facility maintains the highest environmental standards.
Complete root cause analyses for noncompliance and track corrective actions through completion.
Auditing of downstream facilities such as metal recyclers and landfills
Develop and complete environmental improvement projects.
Provide environmental training and technical assistance to facility employees to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and company environmental policy.
Track new and changing environmental regulations that could impact facility.
Attend regular in-person and virtual meetings including daily morning meetings, monthly safety meetings and staff meetings.
Participate in community outreach activities in the Niagara Falls area in coordination with corporate and regional staff.