Environmental Field Specialist

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Enterprise Service Delivery (ESD) is committed to establishing and delivering robust demand planning and production control processes to optimize and deliver resources, materials, and shovel ready work. ESD includes Shared Services, Supply Chain and Materials—all of which are key to delivering energy to the hometowns PG&E serves. Enterprise Service Delivery is comprised of approximately 2,400 coworkers. This position is represented by IBEW Local 1245 which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This job is subject to collective bargaining. The Environmental Field Specialist (EFS) is responsible for preparing and communicating Line of Business (LOB) environmental compliance data. The EFS is also responsible for providing environmental technical project support for Short Cycle (i.e., electric distribution, gas distribution, and electric transmission tag work) and Vegetation Management construction projects in the areas of soil management, construction dewatering, stormwater pollution prevention, air quality, hazardous materials and waste management. As a journey member of multi-disciplinary project teams, the position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Act as the Environmental Lead and main point of contact for the LOB and coordinate with the various subject matter experts on their tasks and deadlines. Provide oversight and review of Project Environmental Review documents (PERs) and issue Environmental Release to Construction (ERTCs) for Project Managed (PM) jobs. Provide guidance, technical direction, coordination with internal clients, act as the liaison on environmental issues and work with external regulators. You must be able to travel at least 30% of the time with occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in appropriate technical discipline (such as Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Geology, Hydrology etc.) or equivalent level of experience
4 years of relevant experience, including as a lead on moderate scale projects projects
Demonstrated ability to work independently on routine job tasks or projects and on non-routine job tasks as a member of a team on large projects with some supervision and guidance

Nice To Haves

Experience ensuring environmental compliance for utility construction projects including effective management of soil, water, and hazardous waste
Background in performing environmental risk assessments and evaluating environmental permitting requirements
Experience coordinating and overseeing environmental sampling events; and interpreting laboratory analytical reports for waste characterization and disposal
Previous environmental support for emergency operations during storms, wildfires, and other emergency events
Familiar with interpreting federal, and state environmental laws and local ordinances
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce
Valid 40-Hour HAZWOPER training certification and annual 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher trainings

Responsibilities

Monitor routine/emergency project and facility activities with potential environmental impacts
Provide professional consultation, direction, and training to both PG&E and contract personnel for environmental compliance related activities
Respond to field queries related to operational emergencies
Conduct project environmental reviews in support of gas and electric construction projects
Evaluate environmental risks by applying internal data management tools, utilizing agency database systems such as GeoTracker and EnviroStor, and corresponding with regulatory agencies including the US Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, and local environmental health agencies
Provide direction and oversight on small to large scale projects to ensure that environmental regulations are followed for air quality, water quality, soil management, and hazardous materials/waste management
Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and analytical laboratories for environmental sampling events (e.g., soil, water, oil, asbestos)
Perform project and construction laydown yard site inspections
Identify, correct, and report onsite environmental compliance issues
Lead for coordinating regulatory agency inspections and site reviews
Provide oversight for the submittal of soil sampling work plans, dust control plans, dewatering plans and other reports to varying environmental agencies
Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders including cross-functional environmental teams, environmental contractors, regulatory agencies, and construction crews
Improve processes and procedures by identifying and evaluating new methods, techniques, and creative thinking to achieve department and company goals
Effectively manage small to large projects or tasks (scope, schedule and budget); multiple assignments concurrently
Work independently on routine job tasks or projects
Work with minimal supervision and guidance on non-routine job tasks
Provide training and coaching to cross-functional teams and contractors
Utilize appropriate and effective presentation skills to ensure environmental compliance comprehension is met