WGL - Sr. Environmental Specialist

AltaGas; Virginia, Springfield (MN, IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to oversee compliance and remediation efforts at former gas plant sites. This role involves managing environmental investigations, conducting hydrogeological studies, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental science and project management, with the ability to negotiate permits and develop technical documentation. Join this innovative firm to make a significant impact on environmental safety and compliance while working in a collaborative environment that values expertise and initiative.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing environmental investigations and remediation projects.
• Bachelor's in Geology or Hydrogeology required; professional registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance for former MGP sites and oversee consultants.
• Conduct investigations, interpret data, and manage remediation activities.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Hydrogeological Investigations

Statistical Analysis

Regulatory Analysis

Project Management

Report Writing

Data Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Hydrogeology

Master's degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

Supports the development, evaluation, implementation, and continuous improvement of cost-effective programs and procedures to ensure company operations comply with regulatory and corporate environmental requirements at company's former manufactured gas plant (MGP) sites. Provides technical oversight of environmental investigation/remediation activities including hydrogeological investigations as well as delineation of potential contamination in other various potentially impacted media (sediment, soils, air), statistical analyses supporting contaminant delineation, remedy alternatives analyses, selection and implementation and compliance with monitoring requirements. Develops corporate MGP records and related policies and procedures. Serves as an internal environmental consultant to support company operations and resolve specific questions and problems related to environmental issues. Assists in the development of the Environmental Department's strategy, budget development, and Environmental Liability Management. This role also includes participating in the Department's on-call duty 24 hours/day, 7 days/week on a rotating basis to respond to environmental incidents and to implement appropriate responses as needed.

You Will

1. Determine environmental compliance requirements and best management practices for former MGP sites.
2. Support the development and management of the MGP Program through execution of environmental covenants, oversee environmental consultants, review and revise progress reports by deadlines, support development of budget and payment of expenses, and work closely with regulators to meet compliance requirements.
3. Negotiate permits and agreements with regulators and maintain compliance with such documents. Perform regulatory analysis, develop technical documentation, file government reports and maintain compliance records.
4. Provide technical oversight of environmental investigation/remediation activities including hydrogeological investigations as well as delineation of potential contamination in other various potentially impacted media (sediment, soils, air), statistical analyses supporting contaminant delineation, remedy alternatives analyses, selection and implementation and compliance with monitoring requirements.
5. Participate in investigations, perform field studies, interpret hydrogeologic data, support and monitor soil/groundwater/sediment remediation, and oversee contractors in the field.
6. Organize company documents and create written compliance summaries for each remedial site including corporate strategy, environmental investigations, remedial measures, regulatory actions, and ongoing requirements.
7. Identify environmental liability concerns and develop recommendations to improve internal controls, policies, and procedures to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
8. Provide guidance and direction to managers, supervisors, and other professionals to ensure corporate compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
9. Research and evaluate environmental regulations and standards, industry best practices, and implement process improvements in compliance programs and tools as appropriate.
10. Support the development and maintenance of project metrics for project tracking/analysis and prepare/deliver reports to all levels of management and stakeholders to measure and explain environmental performance results.
11. Write RFPs, evaluate bids, and manage work of contractors as needed.
12. Assist with maintaining Environmental Department records, performing research tasks, data mining, and statistical analysis. Develop and maintain databases using MS Excel or SharePoint. Assist in manual and electronic filing, and in the development of our internal Environmental Management Information System (EMIS).
13. Support MGP Program by assisting in preparing reports, memos, data tables, permit applications, maps, etc.
14. Determine needs and maintain computer system/program requirements to optimize data collection, management, analysis, and reporting.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Hydrogeology, or a related technical/scientific discipline is required. Professional registration as a Geologist or an Engineer is preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in managing environmental investigations and remediation projects at complex CERCLA sites and/or former MGP sites.
• With a Bachelor's degree in a non-technical field, at least 8 years of professional experience in geological investigations, hydrogeologic applications, statistical analysis of hydrogeologic data, well design, rehabilitations and installations, well-field design, analytical and numerical groundwater flow and transport analyses and modeling or demonstrated equivalency of environmental compliance and remedial work experience. Or, with a non-technical bachelor's degree plus a Master's degree in a technical field, at least 5 years of professional experience in environmental compliance and remediation.
• Experience with field work (groundwater/soil monitoring and collection), monitoring, report writing and analysis, and remediation required. Experience with RCRA/CERCLA and knowledge of river sediment remediation preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, remediation technologies, EPA analytical methods, relevant EPA and OSHA regulations, and industry standards.
• General knowledge of natural gas industry operations and OSHA regulations preferred.
• Ability to identify, measure, and analyze environmental risks and develop appropriate programs, procedures, and training to manage risks.
• Ability to organize and document detailed data and to develop professional quality reports and presentations.