Summit Utilities, Inc. · 1 day ago
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Summit Utilities, Inc. is a growing natural gas utility providing safe and reliable service across multiple states. The Environmental Compliance Specialist will manage environmental compliance for company facilities and projects, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while mitigating environmental risks.
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Responsibilities
Manage environmental compliance for Company facilities and construction projects across a multi-state territory
Coordinate the scheduling, direct the workflow, and review/QC the findings and reports of third-party environmental consultants who perform project environmental permitting
Prepare or supervise the preparation of compliance reports and ensure on-time project completion
Interpret regulations and assist in the development of Company guidelines for environmental compliance
Conduct or assist in environmental audits of Company facilities
Conduct and document routine worksite inspections to identify compliance and recommend improvements
Participate in and document regulatory agency site inspections
Evaluate test results, laboratory data, and/or procedures for compliance with applicable environmental regulations
Plan and supervise assessment, remediation, air, waste, and water projects upon request
Coordinate or conduct training on a variety of subjects relating to environmental compliance
Assist with integrated vegetation management (IVM) implementation on pipeline rights-of way (ROW)
Reports directly to the Environmental Programs Manager and provides additional environmental project support, as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology or environmental science related studies
0 to 5+ years of environmental compliance and permitting required
Be detail oriented and demonstrate analytical and organizational skills
Excellent communicator with the ability to develop strong relationships with all levels of employees to effectively introduce and drive program success
Maintain accurate environmental records database(s) to ensure timely response for various internal/external data requests
Able to take initiative to reason and exercise independent judgment and discretion in dealing with a variety of individuals and situations
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, work effectively under pressure, and practice efficient time management
Able to demonstrate and apply operational knowledge of natural gas utility industry
Able to demonstrate and apply knowledge of environmental regulations and how they relate to work performed by multiple Business Units
Ability to use personal computers with experience in software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Able to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities and deadlines
Manage environmental documentation in accordance with record retention requirements
Able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills necessary to deal with internal and external parties in person and on the telephone
Able to travel out of town, occasionally overnight, for meetings, audits, conferences, etc
Preferred
Experience in the energy or construction industry or related field
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision and other benefits
Company
Summit Utilities, Inc.
Summit Utilities owns and operates several natural gas distribution.
Funding
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