Environmental Affairs Specialist

Veolia | North America; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking an environmental professional to assist in managing the Port Arthur Incineration Facility's Environmental program. You will work under minimal supervision to support the Environmental Manager and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include developing policies, maintaining records, and assisting with audits, training, and permit requirements. The role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field and at least 2 years in environmental regulation, with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of RCRA, TSCA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act.
• Effective written and oral communication with internal teams and external contacts.
• Time/resource management and organization.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.

Responsibilities

• Assist development and implementation of environmental policies, programs and systems.
• Provide regulatory guidance to facility personnel to meet regulatory and permit conditions.
• Maintain records and submit reports to agencies (TCEQ, EPA, etc.).
• Assist with review of spills and releases to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Support Third-Party Audit program and ensure timely audits.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Time management

Climb ladders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science

2 years environmental regulatory experience

Tools

Dakota software

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Under minimal supervision, responsible for assisting in the management of the Veolia – Port Arthur Incineration Facility Environmental program. This function supports the Environmental Manager.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Assists with the development and implementation of environmental policies, programs and systems, including associated recordkeeping, inspections and reporting.
• Researches and provides environmental regulatory guidance to facility personnel to assist them in meeting regulatory, permit conditions, and internal policies for their areas of responsibility.
• Maintains records and submits relevant reports to agencies (TCEQ, EPA, etc.) Examples: Emission Events, Emissions Inventory, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Benzene NESHAP, Title V Deviation.
• Assists other facility environmental, health, and safety professionals in the review of spills and releases to determine root causes and the appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Assists with Third‑Party Audit program ensuring that third‑party audits completed, reviewed and approved or denied in a timely manner.
• Schedules and manages the monthly reviews of any record‑keeping issues with facility personnel.
• Assists facility personnel in the use of the Dakota software (Auditor, Profiler, and Tracer).
• Assists with training (internal and external) on Environmental Regulations and permit requirements.
• Assists in development of processes/programs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the environmental regulatory or compliance field, with specific experience in the RCRA hazardous waste regulations, preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), and the Clean Air Act (CAA).
• Strong communication skills; able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees, peers, management and external contacts.
• Ability to manage time and resources efficiently, with good organizational skills.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• 40‑hour HAZWOPER Certification, can be provided on site.
• Hazardous Waste Combustor MACT, can be provided on site.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. Employees also have access to an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.