Nightshift Environmental Specialist

Bechtel Corporation; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking an environmental professional for their Port Arthur LNG project. In this role, you will integrate environmental requirements into project planning, supported by your degree in environmental sciences and relevant experience.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with Environmental Management Plans, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. The position offers competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-5 years of relevant experience, or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to conduct field inspections and meet physical demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Integrate environmental requirements into project planning documents.
• Assists development of Environmental Management Plans and associated procedures.
• Conduct inspections and environmental monitoring.

Skills

Specialized knowledge in a field of science or engineering

Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations

Oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources

Job description

Relocation & Telework

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Port Arthur, TX

Requisition ID: 295023

Project Overview

Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project base scope will include two (2) identical LNG trains, two (2) LNG Storage Tanks, one (1) LNG Carrier Berth, and associated utilities/facilities. The Project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located along State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake. The Infrastructure Global Business Unit (GBU) is executing site civil and marine scopes of work associated with our scopes of work on the Energy GBU LNG projects. As the #1 LNG EPC contractor by installed capacity, Bechtel has the capability to successfully deliver a broad range of LNG projects through our integrated EPC self‑perform model, strategic partnerships, and proven experience in LNG project delivery. Partnering with Bechtel means lower cost, shorter delivery schedules, and greater certainty of outcomes for our customers.

Job Summary

In this role, you will integrate environmental requirements into large‑scale project planning documents, permit applications, design criteria, construction plans, schedules, and subcontract documents. You will provide input on bid decisions, identify new approaches, conduct inspections, and participate in emergency response. Your work will help reduce adverse environmental impacts of Bechtel projects.

Major Responsibilities

• Assists execution of the environmental component of an ESH Program inclusive of technical and administrative aspects.
• Assists development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans, associated environmental plans and procedures, and training program.
• Provides input to Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Subcontracts, Commissioning, and other groups to assure that environmental requirements are integrated within project planning and execution.
• Interprets environmental requirements and provides guidance on risk assessment and program execution.
• Researches issues and regulatory requirements and prepares documentation and reports.
• Supports environmental permitting, studies, risk assessments, and reviews involving site conditions, natural resources, cultural resources, and communities.
• Participates in emergency response and incident investigation and resolution.
• Participates in meetings with customers, team members, subcontractors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Conducts inspections and environmental monitoring and sampling to help identify risks, confirm the effectiveness of mitigation measures, and assess compliance with contract, regulatory, project, and Bechtel requirements.
• Provides guidance regarding environmental mitigation, permit conditions, sustainability concepts, and protection of environmentally sensitive areas, species, and communities.

Education And Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Specialized knowledge in a field of science (e.g., meteorology, ecology, biology, forestry, wetlands, archeology), engineering (e.g., civil, environmental, mechanical) or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations and resource agencies’ permitting processes and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, and subcontract work processes; skilled in oral and written communication and knowledge of computer applications.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule if required, including, but not limited to extended work weeks, weekends, nightshift or split shift.
• The position has a work scope that includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces.
• Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).
• Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e., harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

Total Rewards / Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive, including competitive compensation, career development, performance rewards, health and wellness programs, and opportunities for time to recharge. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Diverse Teams

As a global company, Bechtel has a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong, respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values, and treated equitably.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].