Environmental Affairs Specialist

Veolia NA; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking an Environmental Compliance Assistant at the Port Arthur Incineration Facility. Under minimal supervision, you will assist in managing the environmental program in support of the Environmental Manager, helping with policy implementation and regulatory adherence.

You will maintain records for agencies, assist with audits and training, and support incident investigations and corrective actions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of environmental policies, programs and systems including recordkeeping, inspections and reporting.
• Research regulatory guidance to help meet permit conditions and internal policies.
• Maintain records and submit reports to agencies (TCEQ, EPA, etc.).
• Assist in review of spills and releases to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Support Third-Party Audit program by coordinating audits.
• Schedule and manage monthly reviews of recordkeeping issues with personnel.
• Assist with training on Environmental Regulations and permit requirements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Environmental Science

Tools

Dakota software

Job 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

Position Purpose:

Under minimal supervision, responsible for assisting in the management of the Veolia – Port Arthur Incineration Facility Environmental program. This function is in support of 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 recordkeeping 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.
• Assist 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).
• Must possess strong communication skills and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees, peers, management and external contacts.
• Must have the ability to manage time and resources efficiently. Along with having 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.
• A valid driver’s license

Additional Information

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. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

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.