Associate EHS Consultant or EHS Consultant

Davita Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Davita Inc. is seeking an EHS Consultant to support environmental project management. The ideal candidate will engage in compliance monitoring, project planning, and communications to ensure environmental initiatives are completed successfully. This role offers the chance to develop skills in a supportive, hybrid work environment, appealing to those passionate about environmental and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields required.
• 3+ years of experience desired for advanced positions.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project planning, environmental permitting, and compliance support.
• Coordinate communication between stakeholders and ensure project timelines.
• Prepare and report project status and manage communications.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety, Science, Engineering or related degree

Masters degree in Health & Safety, Science, Engineering or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Job Summary

"Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy."

This is the intermediate level of the EHS Consulting classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems, in environmental, health, and / or safety areas of specialization, with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. (NOTE: This position may serve as the entry level for individuals who have acquired a college degree with comparable experience external to the company, or for individuals who have acquired a Masters Degree in in an EHS field.)

Responsibilities

This role is ideal for someone looking to start their career in environmental project management and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment. This position will assist in structuring and leading project-related meetings to ensure open communication between team members, key stakeholders, and management. They will support project planning, environmental permitting and compliance support, scheduling, field assessments, and tracking/monitoring to ensure timely completion of Environmental projects /permits/initiatives. This involves coordinating with various internal and external organizations, providing services for various projects, and maintaining effective communication among project/program stakeholders. In addition to environmental and safety tasks, employees will help prepare, communicate, and report monthly project status, kickoff meetings, and weekly and monthly required communications. Developing positive working relationships with peers, customers, employees, and management to effectively complete work activities is crucial. They will also need to exhibit strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.

Basic/Required Qualifications

Note: Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Associate EHS Consultant

• Bachelors degree in Health & Safety, Science, Engineering or other related degree
• In lieu of Bachelors degree, High School/GED and 4 years related work experience

EHS Consultant

• Bachelors degree in Health & Safety, Science, Engineering or other related degree
• Minimum 3 years related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in Health & Safety, Science, Engineering or Business
• In addition to desired degree, 3 years related work experience
• Broad knowledge of environmental and/or health & safety regulatory compliance requirements, scientific practices, quality assurance principles, auditing principles, and project management.
• Experience with reviewing federal and state rulemaking documents and implementing regulatory requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Advanced degree in engineering, science or other related STEM field of study or business.
• Experience in environmental, project management, or related field.
• Strong collaboration, communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete each of them within specified timeframes.
• Capable of learning quickly, working independently and in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to constant changing work needs and priorities

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Assist senior project managers in planning, executing, and closing projects.
• Help create and maintain project documentation, including schedules, budgets, and status reports.
• Coordinate with team members and stakeholders to ensure project tasks are completed on time.
• Evaluate continuous improvement opportunities and engage in cross functional teams to ensure project success.
• Develop and maintain knowledge on environmental and natural resource laws, policy, and regulations and a working knowledge of technical aspects of regulatory requirements.
• Experience in environmental permitting and compliance.
• Evaluate and review basic proposed and existing codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines to determine the impact on company programs and facility operations and assist in comments to regulatory authorities.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Monitor project progress and report any issues or risks to senior management.
• Learn and apply project management methodologies and best practices.
• Assist in resource allocation and task assignment.
• Help manage project-related communications with team members and clients.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Familiarity with project management software is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the field of project management.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
• Office environment with exposure to PC terminal and keyboard
• Outside work during all seasons.
• Occasional overtime, weekend, outage and callout work.
• Field, work site, facility visitation required.
• Vehicle travel involved to field location, typical travel safety factors

Specific Requirements

• Valid driver's license

Travel Requirements

5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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