Environmental Scientist (SftyHealthEnvmnt&Reslnc), Environmental Cmplnc, Permitting&Remdtn

natgridProd•Town of Oyster Bay, NY

1d•$97,000 - $114,000

About The Position

National Grid is hiring an Environmental Scientist for its Operations Support Land Management department. The position can be based in Hicksville, New York. The role manages and coordinates environmental compliance and permit programs, with a primary focus on air emissions monitoring and reporting and compliance with air regulatory programs. Knowledge of 40 CFR Part 75 or other air regulations is a plus but is not required. Familiarity with other environmental programs—including waste and hazardous materials management, emergency response, water and wastewater discharge, and fuel and chemical storage management—is beneficial. The position may also involve licensing, permit compliance, regulatory inspections, and oversight of environmental activities at company facilities. The role requires the ability to read and understand regulations, laws, and statutes. The Environmental Scientist supports National Grid field operations and helps facilities comply with applicable local, state, federal, and company requirements. The position develops and maintains knowledge of air emissions monitoring, reporting, and permitting requirements; submits required regulatory reports; maintains required documentation; and supports environmental procedures and permitting. The role works closely with engineering, plant, and facilities personnel, and serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors. Contractor supervision may require off-hour coverage for testing support or environmental incidents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field, or related field experience.
3–5 years of professional experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations.
Very good organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to manage contractors.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access.
Ability to work without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of 40 CFR Part 75 and/or other air regulations; stated as a plus but not required.
Knowledge of waste management, hazardous materials management, emergency response, water and wastewater discharge, and fuel and chemical storage management.

Responsibilities

Support field operations and facilitate compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and company requirements related to air emissions monitoring and reporting.
Develop in-depth knowledge of air emissions monitoring, reporting, and permitting requirements for applicable facilities, including generation plants, LNG plants, and operation centers.
Submit routine and non-routine regulatory reports and logs required by federal, state, and local regulations, including EPA and NYSDEC submissions.
Evaluate the need for and develop and maintain facility documentation required by regulations or National Grid Environmental Procedures.
Maintain knowledge of current and proposed regulations and National Grid Environmental Procedures; participate in developing new procedures and periodically reviewing existing procedures.
Work with engineering, plant, and facilities personnel to provide guidance on environmental issues.
Supervise contractors, potentially including off-hour coverage for testing support or environmental incidents.
Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies, environmental consultants, and contractors.
Assist with licensing and permitting of new facilities and with modification or renewal of existing permits.
Train and motivate personnel across company departments to comply with environmental regulations and National Grid Environmental Procedures, providing technical guidance, support, and coaching.
File regulatory reports within required deadlines and develop and maintain required documentation.
Participate in developing Environmental Procedures and Policies.