Environmental Site Lead

BB&E; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Discretionary bonus

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BB&E is seeking an Environmental Site Lead for NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. The on-site lead will coordinate the environmental program, supervise staff, and manage waste streams under CFR guidelines to ensure compliance and timely deliverables.

The role requires at least 3 years of site lead experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office; U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a federal background check are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ Environmental Site Lead experience.
• Subject matter expert in waste management with regulatory compliance.
• Experience with federal/state environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, coordination and supervision for Environmental Compliance program.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure timely contract deliverables.
• Lead, mentor and train junior staff on environmental programs.
• Prepare monthly technical reports and deliverables.
• Oversee hazardous waste management and regulatory compliance tasks.

Skills

Environmental Site Lead experience

Waste management expertise

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree in environmental science/engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

BB&E is an employee-owned full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Environmental Site Lead for NASA Johnson Space Center located in Houston, TX. The on-site Environmental Site Lead will provide the planning, coordination, technical direction, and surveillance of the program team and activities necessary to ensure disciplined performance of work and timely application of resources for the accomplishment of the Performance Work Statement (PWS), while also providing overall coordination and implementation of a comprehensive hazardous waste program including regulated and hazardous waste management for waste streams including hazardous waste, other regulated waste, used tires, and TSCA waste generated including waste construction and demolition in accordance with 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 61, 260 through 279, and 761.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental technical expertise and support services are obtained, directed, and managed successfully to complete the PWS and prepare all deliverables and Contract Data List Requirements (CDRLs) for the Environmental Compliance program at NASA Glenn Research Center. The on-site program manager must have at least 3 years’ Environmental Site Lead Experience, including indirect services procurement (i.e. management of subcontracts); be a subject matter expert in waste management; and have multi-media environmental experience with federal and state regulatory compliance
• Manage all project elements including NESS staff, internal project teams, multiple subcontractors, vendors, and relationships with NASA and regulatory personnel in accordance with PWS requirements and BB&E standard operating procedures
• Organize and execute project work including the appropriate delegation
• Lead project teams in a focused collaborative effort through successful execution of project requirements. Demonstrate subject matter expert skill sets to support private and government sectors
• Lead, mentor, and train junior staff, provide direction, vision, and strategy for the company and the project
• Provide overall management and administrative functions to ensure that the team are available, and resources allocated and that the PWS tasks and deliverables meet performance requirements. The Team Lead shall ensure that all labor, services, and materials necessary for program management, business management and associated services to meet the PWS are successfully delivered
• Process the payments of Permits/Fees related to the work on this contract
• Utilize NASA furnished databases or other NASA-authorized software
• Notify, document, and obtain concurrence of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and approval of the Contracting Officer (CO) for all deviations, waivers and non-compliance to the requirements specified in this PWS
• Maintain a comprehensive Safety and Health Plan
• Complete and deliver a monthly technical report covering all CLINs on the contract no later than five business days after the end of the month
• Track and report all workplace-related injuries, property damage, and near misses. Aggregate for all contract personnel and submit a Contractor Monthly Accident Report
• Deliver requirements associated with 40 CFR Parts 260 – 279 including but not limited to Hazardous Waste Management System, Standards Applicable to Waste Generators, Transporters, and Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities, Land Disposal Restrictions, Universal Waste Management, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), and Used Oil Management
• Have experience with Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 3745- Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regulations and 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910 OSHA Regulations
• Proven ability to remotely manage waste management activities at multiple, widely varied (e.g. construction, research, maintenance, excess) and geographically separate sites (e.g. separate buildings, separate work locations at separate physical locations of GRC (LF and ATF)
• Managing self-lab pack operations, waste profile approvals and coordinating off site waste shipments with multiple generators
• Experience evaluating real and personal property identifying environmental liability and potential materials of concern including but not limited to; ITAR, Asbestos, mercury, lead. Experience with material reclamation and precious metals recovery regulations and experience implementing hazardous materials and waste information systems in vastly different work environments

Key Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to solve problems and function as a member of a team.

Experience & Education

• Experience: A minimum of at least 3 years’ management experience as a Site Lead, including indirect services procurement (i.e. management of subcontracts); have at least 3 years’ experience in waste management; and have multi-media environmental experience with federal and state regulatory compliance and in risk assessments is required.
• Certification and Training: 24-hour HAZWOPER training
• Education: A minimum associates degree or equivalent two-year undergraduate program in environmental science/engineering in a related environmental is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment will vary based on the position, assigned duties, and work location. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Use computers, telephones, and other office equipment
• Move throughout offices, facilities, and project sites
• Reach, grasp, handle equipment, and operate controls
• Communicate effectively and review documents, equipment, and site conditions
• Lift and carry materials or equipment weighing 10-50 pounds, when required by the assignment
• Stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally climb, kneel, or crouch
• Navigate uneven or rough terrain, when required
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Occasionally enter confined spaces or work at heights, when required
• Wear required personal protective equipment
• Work in environments that may include noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, construction activity, or other site-specific conditions

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Required are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer-provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Homeownership Benefits
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

BB&E is 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, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.