Environmental Coordinator

Jobtailor; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Merrillville, IN seeks an Environmental Coordinator to close liabilities, oversee compliance, and coordinate with consultants. The role requires handling budgets, regulatory reviews, and remedial actions across water, soil and air media.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s in a relevant field, 3–5 years of remediation or regulatory experience, and strong communication skills. Travel is required; MS degree and MGP remediation experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, environmental science, engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant environmental remediation or compliance experience for Coordinator 2/3; or equivalent regulatory experience.
• Experience managing third‑party consultants or vendors.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets and cash forecasts.
• Proficient in environmental remediation, compliance or risk management.
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of water, soil, sediment, air/vapor data interpretation.
• Working knowledge of RCRA, CERCLA, NPDES and SPCC regulations.
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER or ability to obtain.
• Willingness to travel.
• Preferred: MS degree; groundwater/soil remediation experience; MGP remediation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage closure of environmental liabilities including MGPs, retired stations, gas storage facilities, and compressor stations.
• Assist with environmental due diligence reviews and coordinate with third‑party consultants.
• Oversee budgets, Environmental Reserves, Asset Retirement Obligation estimates and forecasts.
• Represent the company with regulatory agencies and conduct compliance inspections.
• Develop investigations and remedial actions; review technical reports.
• Manage field activities, contractors, and environmental audits; promote safety.
• Communicate project status to partners and leaders; pursue continuous improvement.

Skills

Environmental Regulations

Project Management

Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field

MS degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word Processing Software

Job description

• Manage closure of environmental liabilities, including former Manufactured Gas Plants, retired electric generating stations, gas storage facilities, and compressor stations
• Assist with environmental Due Diligence reviews
• Coordinate with third-party consultants to review data and formulate remedial and waste management recommendations
• Manage capital project budgets, Environmental Reserves, Asset Retirement Obligation estimates, and spend forecasts
• Represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies
• Develop and oversee investigation studies and remedial actions
• Complete compliance inspections and assist with environmental audits and corrective actions
• Coordinate or perform environmental activities to implement programs and permits and attain full environmental compliance
• Collect and review project information; develop work plans and work scopes
• Review technical reports prepared by others
• Manage consultants and contractors
• Maintain knowledge of environmental regulations and regulatory processes
• Analyze and interpret environmental rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines
• Manage spill response activities as needed
• Identify and communicate environmental continuous-improvement opportunities
• Communicate environmental liability and project status to business partners and leaders
• Promote workplace and public safety and comply with company policies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field
• Direct relevant environmental remediation or compliance experience: minimum 3 years for Coordinator 2 or 5 years for Coordinator 3; alternatively, relatable environmental regulatory experience
• Experience managing third-party consultants or vendors
• Ability to develop and manage budgets and cash forecasts
• Proficient technical skills and/or experience in environmental remediation, compliance, or risk management
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to compose complex technical information and interpret technical data regarding water, soil, sediment, and air/vapor media
• Working knowledge of RCRA, CERCLA, NPDES, and SPCC regulations
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training Certificate or ability to obtain
• Competence with electronic spreadsheets and word processing software
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Preferred: M.S. degree in an environmental-related field
• Preferred: Knowledge of groundwater and/or soil remediation techniques
• Preferred: Manufactured Gas Plant remediation experience
• Preferred: Experience managing field-based construction/demolition activity
• Preferred: Project management skills
• Preferred: Experience with environmentally related engineering and institutional controls
• Preferred: Working knowledge of natural gas and/or electric generation/distribution operations
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in environmental remediation and compliance, with a strong ability to manage budgets, analyze regulations, and coordinate with third-party consultants. Proficient in technical communication and project management within environmental contexts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Environmental Remediation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Budget Management
• Technical Report Review
• Consultant Management

Hard Skills

• Environmental Science
• Risk Management
• Data Analysis
• Technical Writing
• Groundwater Remediation
• Soil Remediation
• Project Management
• Environmental Audits
• Compliance Inspections
• Spill Response

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training Certificate

Industry Keywords

• RCRA
• CERCLA
• NPDES
• SPCC
• Manufactured Gas Plant
• Environmental Regulations
• Environmental Liability
• Asset Retirement Obligation
• Environmental Due Diligence
• Environmental Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Spreadsheets
• Word Processing Software