Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Ormat Technologies, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ormat Technologies, Inc. in Reno, NV is seeking an Environmental Compliance professional responsible for implementing, administering, and improving environmental policies, procedures and programs, and coordinating training.

The role involves enforcing regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance databases, and preparing local, state, and federal reports. Candidate should have an Associate degree in environmental science (or equivalent), 3 years of experience, and strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in environmental science or equivalent preferred.
• 3 years of experience in an environmental position.
• Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
• OSHA 30 Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to environmental procedures and regulations (OSHA, EPA, RMP) and enforce them.
• Maintain regulatory databases and compliance tracking systems.
• Administer environmental reporting at local, state, and federal levels.
• Record employee training and monitor training recertification and effectiveness.
• Assist with identifying environmental issues and recommend corrective action to management.
• Coordinate with emergency response services and regulatory agencies.
• Assist in budgeting for environmental fees and plant-level invoicing.
• Be available on-call after hours for environmental issues and audits.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Visual communication

Education

Associate degree in environmental science

Equivalent degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Internet

Job description

Introduction

Headquartered in Reno, NV, Ormat designs, develops, builds, owns and operates geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants in the US and worldwide. With a spotless international reputation, we’re on track to become a leading global provider of renewable energy.

We take pride in our family-oriented business building practical green energy solutions from the ground up.

Join a team that’s giving new life to the future of our planet.

Overview

This position is responsible for the implementation, administration and improving of environmental policies, procedures and programs and the coordination of environmental training.

Responsibilities

• Strictly adhere to and enforce all environmental procedures, CAPP (NDEP), OSHA, EPA, RMP Ormat.
• Maintain a working knowledge in underground injection control programs, hazardous materials and wastes, universal and solid waste, water and air quality, underground storage tank programs, emergency contingency plans, spill prevention, control and countermeasure, storm water pollution prevention plans, asbestos management, PCB compliance, project mitigation.
• Responsible for managing environmental policies and training in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain regulatory database and compliance tracking systems.
• Administer environmental reporting requirements on a local, state, and federal level.
• Record employee training and monitor training recertification & effectiveness of training conducted.
• Assist with identifying time loss environmental incidents and unsafe practices, recommend appropriate corrective action to the Technical Manager.
• Maintain contact with emergency response services to ensure exchanged information is current.
• Maintain contact with all state, federal, local regulatory agencies.
• Ability to obtain and retain appropriate certifications and licensing.
• Conduct onsite environmental inspections and reinforce the company vision, values and goals to the team.
• Be available (on call) after normal working hours to attend to environmental issues that require immediate responsive action, including environmental audits by regulators.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous periods of time and read and understand maps.
• Work with Environmental Manager for continuous training and guidance on all regulatory environmental requirements. Identify and resolve foreseen issues beforehand.
• Assist in budgeting for environmental fees and ensure that environmental invoices are paid at the plant level.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HAZMAT group.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• An Associate degree environmental science, or equivalent preferred.
• 3 years of experience in an environmental position, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of the Safety field’s concepts, practices, codes, standards, and procedures.
• Must have excellent verbal, visual and written communications skills.
• Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and use of the Internet.
• Possess OSHA 30 Certificate.
• Must be willing to travel to areas of operation to perform environmental inspections, and to support and monitor employee environmental training.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner.
• Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements

• This job requires sitting approximately 30% and standing up to 70%.
• The ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Must be able to wear any required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations.
• This job requires standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Must be able to climb ladders, platforms, and elevated walkways.
• Up to 25% travel.

Nearest Major Market: Reno

Nearest Secondary Market: Tahoe