Senior Environmental Advisor
About The Position
The Senior Environmental Advisor is a high-level individual contributor who provides specialized environmental expertise and compliance oversight for the Company’s operating divisions and/or Great Basin Gas Transmission Company. The role supports department and stakeholder objectives through technical advice and expertise. The position requires at least five years of relevant work experience, previous experience in compliance reporting and technical writing, advanced computer skills, experience with government reporting systems, and working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations. A related degree with significant subject matter experience is desired. The role serves as the Company’s technical expert on environmental matters such as air permits, greenhouse gas data collection and reporting, methane abatement programs, and other environmental subjects. It supports permitting, compliance oversight, inspections, training, audits, regulatory correspondence, environmental studies, and recordkeeping. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential condition of employment.
Requirements
- Five or more years of relevant work experience.
- Previous experience in compliance reporting and technical writing.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Experience with government reporting systems.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Nice To Haves
- A related degree with significant subject matter experience is desired.
Responsibilities
- Act as the Company’s technical expert on specialized environmental matters, including air permits, greenhouse gas data collection and reporting, methane abatement programs, and other environmental subject areas.
- Provide technical expertise for the preparation and timely filing of Company air permits and other key environmental permits by responsible Company personnel.
- Evaluate existing fugitive emission, natural gas release, and combustion emission reduction programs and recommend modifications or additions.
- Maintain expert knowledge of applicable environmental laws and regulations, including NEPA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, RCRA, SARA, EPCRA, OSHA, and other federal, state, and local requirements.
- Assist Environmental Advisors with oversight of environmental compliance activities for divisions and/or Great Basin, including stationary and linear pipeline facilities.
- Assist with performance-based environmental compliance training plans and conduct local environmental training.
- Coordinate with Corporate Safety and Risk Management, Facilities, Internal Audit, and Operational Quality Assurance audit workgroups on environmental compliance issues.
- Inform management of environmental requirements that could adversely affect employee or public health and safety or impact the Company.
- Assist in developing and maintaining environmental compliance calendars and other systems to ensure adherence to Company policies and procedures.
- Provide expert oversight and consultation for environmental studies, investigations, and mitigation associated with construction and maintenance projects.
- Assist with acquiring and maintaining compliance for operational environmental permits, including air, spill prevention and response, and construction storm water permits.
- Inspect Company facilities, operations, and equipment as necessary to assess and ensure compliance with environmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Interpret government regulations to help develop and maintain environmental policies and procedures in the Operations Manual.
- Provide and coordinate written correspondence with environmental agencies regarding projects, permitting, compliance, data requests, and audit results.
- Assist with acquisition, modification, or disposal of existing structures to manage environmental governance and liabilities.
- Ensure, oversee, and fulfill federal, state, and voluntary greenhouse gas data and information requests.
- Ensure Company and Division records demonstrate and maintain compliance.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
