Field Environmental Specialist – Construction & Compliance

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem (project-based)

Full benefits package (health, dental,

401(k) eligibility

Up to $900 annual clothing allowance

Company phone and laptop

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects, with on-site environmental support to ensure compliance and protection of resources.

The Environmental Specialist will develop environmental plans, monitor compliance with client and regulatory standards, and coordinate with project teams to implement corrective actions while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Two (2) + years of experience within the Construction Industry or relevant environmental field experience. Powerline Transmission experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of provincial and federal regulations, codes, permits and approvals, as well as their technical application
• Able and willing to present a current valid Driver's License and an acceptable five (5) year drivers abstract
• Able and willing to frequently travel to field/on-site with work hour flexibility to accommodate project/site schedule

Responsibilities

• Providing environmental support to the on-site construction and project management teams.
• Developing and implementing project environmental plans to ensure that work is completed in compliance with all relevant client requirements as well as provincial and/or federal regulations.
• Evaluate compliance with applicable customer standards and commitments:
• Construction Environmental Management Plans.
• Cultural and Heritage Resources Protection Plans.
• Wildlife Resource and Habitat Protection / Mitigation Plans.
• SWPPP.
• Vegetation, Weed & Pest Management Plans.
• Reclamation Plans.
• Monitoring and proactive reporting of any potential environmental issues to the environmental lead and construction manager, including recommendations and implementation strategies for the appropriate corrective actions.
• Documenting daily on-site environmental inspections and maintaining a photographic log of site activities and conditions.
• Training of employees and contractors on environmental awareness and aspect controls.
• Working closely with construction crews and client environmental representatives to ensure requirements are achieved.
• Perform other tasks related to this function as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

University Degree or Diploma in Environmental/Agri/Bio Sciences

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects, with on-site environmental support to ensure compliance and protection of resources.

The Environmental Specialist will develop environmental plans, monitor compliance with client and regulatory standards, and coordinate with project teams to implement corrective actions while maintaining thorough documentation.