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 position supports departmental and stakeholder objectives through technical advice and expertise. The role focuses on environmental permitting and compliance, including air permits, greenhouse gas data collection and reporting, methane abatement programs, and other environmental matters. It provides oversight and consultation for environmental studies, investigations, construction and maintenance projects, and compliance activities involving stationary facilities and linear pipeline facilities. The advisor also helps maintain the Company’s environmental policies, procedures, records, and reporting systems, and coordinates with internal groups and environmental agencies. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function and a 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 to support the preparation and timely filing of air permits and other key environmental permits by responsible Company personnel.
- Evaluate fugitive-emission, natural-gas-release, and combustion-emission reduction programs and recommend modifications or additions as appropriate.
- Maintain expert knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including NEPA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, RCRA, SARA, EPCRA, and OSHA.
- Assist Environmental Advisors with oversight of environmental compliance activities for divisions and/or Great Basin, including stationary and linear pipeline facilities.
- Assist Environmental Advisors in implementing performance-based environmental compliance training plans and conducting 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 about environmental requirements that could adversely affect employee or public health and safety or impact the Company.
- Assist in developing and maintaining environmental compliance calendars or other systems to ensure adherence to Company policies and procedures.
- Provide expert oversight and consultation for environmental studies, investigations, and mitigation related to 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.
- Perform inspections of 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 sections of 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 appropriately control 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
