Environmental Specialist

Kleinfelder•Los Angeles, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for an Environmental Specialist to support client needs in the Los Angeles Area. The candidate will oversee and be directly involved in executing aboveground and underground storage tank (AST / UST) compliance for local transportation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing quality technical field and documentation support and partnering closely with clients. The position will be based in Los Angeles, CA.

Requirements

Understanding of AST / UST fuel / petroleum storage tank components and systems (i.e., Healy, Bravo, Veeder Root, etc.).
Consulting / permitting / regulatory compliance experience in California, particularly with local CUPA agencies, SCAQMD, CARB, and Water Board.
Act as a Designated Operator if needed, including preparation and delivery of training as well as inspections and documentation.
Working knowledge of Fire Code, NFPA, APSA, STI as it applies to fuel tanks.
Understanding of tank documentation requirements for Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBP) / California Environmental Reporting System (CERS).
Oversight of tank subconsultants regarding installation, modification, removal, operation, testing, and inspection.
Understanding of proper documentation required for USTs for compliance with Water Board and CUPAs.
Knowledge of Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure.
Ability to read and understand tank design drawings.
3 - 6 years of directly related technical experience.
Must have a positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently as an integral team member, using knowledge of industry and/or professional guidelines and protocols to accomplish goals and objectives and solve problems of diverse scope.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Including Word, Excel, and Power Point preferred.
Position will require the candidate to adhere to work assignments/schedules, be self-motivated, organized and have a keen sense of detail.

Nice To Haves

STI SP-001 Aboveground Tank System Inspector Certification
ICC Designated Operator
ICC Service Technician a plus
40-hour HAZWOPER a plus

Responsibilities

Utilize skills and experience to contribute to programmatic compliance projects.
Lead and perform field and desktop tasks (technical and non-technical) and independent analysis.
Provide technical quality oversight related to AST and USTs.
Develop accurate and complete documentation to support facility compliance.
Support with other environmental tasks, as requested.
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously and ensure quality is achieved on project deliverables.
Coordination of testing (i.e., SB989, monitoring certification) and repairs of tank systems with clients and enforcement agencies.
Contractor oversight.
Ensure proper consulting of priorities to clients.