Senior Environmental Scientist – Air Emissions & Compliance

National Grid plc; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension plan

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus / incentive

Job summary

National Grid is hiring a Senior Environmental Scientist (Envmnt&Sust) in Hicksville, NY to focus on air emissions monitoring, reporting, and regulatory compliance across facilities nationwide. The role covers permitting, documentation, and development of environmental procedures within the Operations Support Land Management group.

The candidate will support field operations, liaise with regulatory agencies, and supervise contractors, leveraging Excel/Access for data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in environmental fields.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Very good organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage contractors.
• Knowledge of 40 CFR Part 75 and/or other air regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of other environmental programs such as waste management, hazardous materials management, emergency response, water and wastewater discharge, fuel and chemical storage management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support field operations and ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and company requirements related to air emissions monitoring and reporting.
• Develop knowledge of air emissions monitoring, reporting, and permitting for facilities including generation plants, LNG plants, and operation centres.
• Prepare and submit routine and non-routine regulatory reports and logs within required deadlines, including EPA and NYSDEC submissions; develop and maintain facility documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of current and proposed regulations and National Grid’s Environmental Procedures; participate in developing new procedures and periodically reviewing existing procedures, policies, and requirements.
• Manage licensing, permit compliance, regulatory inspections, environmental activity oversight, and permitting for new facilities and modifications or renewals; liaise with regulatory agencies, environmental consultants, and contractors.
• Build relationships with Engineering, Plant, and Facilities personnel; provide environmental guidance, field-support training, technical coaching, and compliance support; direct or supervise contractors, provide off-hour coverage for testing or environmental incidents, and use MS Excel and Access.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Contractor management

Excel

Access

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, etc or related field experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

National Grid is hiring a Senior Environmental Scientist (Envmnt&Sust) in Hicksville, NY to focus on air emissions monitoring, reporting, and regulatory compliance across facilities nationwide. The role covers permitting, documentation, and development of environmental procedures within the Operations Support Land Management group.

The candidate will support field operations, liaise with regulatory agencies, and supervise contractors, leveraging Excel/Access for data management.