Environmental Specialist

TC Energy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy in Chicago is seeking an Environmental Specialist responsible for developing and managing environmental programs in compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include risk assessment, compliance reporting, and mentoring staff.

Join TC Energy, a leader in North American energy infrastructure, and contribute to sustainable energy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in environmental science or related fields.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Clean Air Act, NPDES, SPCC, and RCRA.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage environmental programs for compliance.
• Prepare reports for regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate compliance actions with internal stakeholders.
• Mitigate environmental risks associated with company assets.
• Mentor and train TC Energy personnel in environmental practices.

Skills

Knowledge of Environmental Regulations

Project Management Skills

Conflict Resolution

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science

Job description

Determined, imaginative, curious-if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, US Environmental Services, the Environmental Specialist will be responsible for developing and managing environmental programs and projects, including compliance reporting, waste & water sampling, permitting, assessing risks, planning, and implementing environmental projects and programs that ensure compliance with all federal and state environmental regulations, company policies, standards, and TC Energy procedures.

The Environmental Analyst will support Corporate and Regional staff to set policy and procedures contained within the regional site environmental management plan and provide compliance support to pipeline assets as required. This position primarily supports TC Energy Facilities and projects throughout Wisconsin as well as parts of Illinois, and Indiana.

What You'll Do

• Maintain facility compliance with air, water, waste, remediation, wetlands, land use, and hazardous materials regulations.
• Manage and prepare environmental data and reports for submittal to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies; SARA Tier II, Hazardous Waste, etc.
• Work with internal stakeholders, including US Environment, Corporate Governance, Project Management and Operations staff to ensure facility, regional, business unit and corporate goals are adequately communicated and properly implemented.
• Coordinate corrective actions/work with internal stakeholders to ensure issues/concerns identified during routine site visits, Environmental Facility Reviews (EFR's), Audits, compliance inspections, regulatory changes, or program/policy changes are adequately communicated and addressed.
• Identify, measure, monitor, and mitigate environmental risks and liabilities associated with TC Energy's assets; performing integrated risk assessments/Environmental Facility Reviews to manage environmental issues.
• In coordination with internal stakeholders, review and improve the current risk management model to better identify and quantify TC Energy's environmental risks.
• Quality control of reports and assessments of sampling work; assess results of previous sampling and remediation work and provide recommendation on go-forward plans required to meet regulatory and company expectations;
• Mentor, train, and direct TC Energy personnel to ensure integrity of environmental data for the purpose of internal (e.g. scorecard) and external reporting.
• Manage and develop plans, permits, procedures for air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, storm water, wastewater, and asbestos.
• Legislative Monitoring, gap analysis and risk assessment associated with new, proposed, or promulgated regulations;
• Assist with scheduling and participation in environmental incident investigations, inspections, and audits.
• Prepare reports as needed.
• Actively participate in joint Community Action Team (CAT)
• Other tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum5 years of combined applicable academic training, certification, and related work experience (certification or accreditation in an environmental or scientific discipline).
• An accredited Bachelors or Masters of Science or Arts degree in an environmental science, planning, engineering, or related curriculum desired;
• Diverse knowledge in Environmental Regulations.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of Clean Air Act, NPDES, SPCC and RCRA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to make decisions and present recommendations where only general policies and procedures are available, requiring application of judgment and independent action;
• Ability to effectively interact at all levels of the organization and across all business functions;
• Knowledge and understanding of emerging issues both internally and externally;
• Strong skills in team work, conflict resolution and problem solving;
• A broad range of project management skills (planning, scheduling, budgeting and risk assessment, time management).

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Provide a driver's abstract for review.
• Travel to other company locations for facility environmental site support, emergency spill response, meetings, training, audits, and inspections which would involve some overnight stays away from home.
• This position will require travel across borders and as such the candidate must be able to provide applicable documentation to this affect.

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs-moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

Learn more

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.