Environmental Advisor

-; Maryland; Remote; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking an Environmental Advisor to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The role involves monitoring, reporting, and managing environmental data while supporting sustainability initiatives. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, with the opportunity to contribute to a net zero ambition by 2050.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Holidays

Parental leave

Bonuses

401K

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant environmental experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Conduct environmental audits and recommend corrective actions.
• Train site personnel on environmental compliance.

Skills

Air Quality Management

Biodiversity

Carbon Management

Legal Compliance

Waste Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS Insight

Job description

Job Description:

About Archaea

bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy to meet our ambition to reach net zero by 2050. While we are primarily in oil and gas today, bioenergy is one of our five transition growth engines, supporting the global energy transition.

Archaea Energy, a bp company, is a leader in landfill gas to energy and the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the US. We develop, construct, and operate RNG, landfill-gas-to-electric, and dairy digester facilities, operating around 50 sites across 32 states with a robust development pipeline.

About the role

We are recruiting an Environmental Advisor responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations such as the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, and EPCRA. Key duties include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, environmental management, data review, emission inventory calculations, waste stream management, site risk assessments, and incident investigations.

This role requires up to 25% travel for site visits and team workshops. The Environmental Advisor will support compliance performance, communicate regulatory requirements, respond to queries, and host compliance meetings.

Key accountabilities

• Review permits, authorizations, and contracts with regulatory agencies.
• Interpret and communicate policies, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Manage compliance data, maintain critical devices, and review laboratory and stack test results.
• Conduct environmental audits, analyze results, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop SOPs, alerts, and policies for environmental risk management.
• Utilize the Environmental Management System (EHS Insight) for incident management and reporting.
• Lead investigations, prepare reports, and oversee corrective actions.
• Participate in change management reviews for operations and facilities.
• Assist with waste management programs, including labeling, transportation, and emergency planning.
• Support wastewater operations and ensure compliance records are maintained.
• Lead sustainability initiatives such as waste minimization, energy, water, and wastewater reduction.
• Train site personnel on environmental compliance and track re-training needs.
• Advise management on environmental issues, analyze data, and prepare reports.
• Stay current with environmental regulations through professional development.

Essential education

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Essential experience

• Minimum of 5 years relevant environmental experience.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Effective project and time management skills.
• Pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check required. Physical demands include standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting at least 25 pounds.

Desirable criteria

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret environmental regulations and permits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Safety-conscious mindset.
• Experience with federal programs like EPCRA, RCRA, TASCA, CAA, and CWA/NPDES.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, DOMO, and EHS Insight.

Why join us?

We support our employees' growth in an inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and a chance to contribute to our net zero ambition by 2050. Apply today!

Salary range: $87,000 - $110,000. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, bonuses, 401K, health insurance, and more.

Travel requirement: Up to 25%. This role is fully remote and not eligible for relocation assistance.

Skills: Air Quality Management, Biodiversity, Carbon Management, Chemical hazards, Community Engagement, Legal Compliance, Waste & Water Management, and more.

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Adjustments for accessibility are available upon request. Employment may be contingent on background checks, drug screening, and medical reviews.