State of West Virginia · 17 hours ago
Engineer Associate - Environmental Protection - Kanawha Co.
Charleston, WV
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelThe State of West Virginia is seeking an Engineer Associate to join the Department of Environmental Protection. The role focuses on conducting compliance evaluations and investigations related to air pollution, ensuring that facilities adhere to environmental regulations.
GovernmentInformation Services
Responsibilities
Conducts on-site full compliance evaluations (FCE) of major manufacturing facilities and other air pollution sources, ranging from chemical plants, power plants and oil and gas separation plants to concrete batch plants and asphalt plants, regulated by the Clean Air Act to determine compliance with applicable rules, permits, engineering specifications, and laws
Conducts in-depth reviews prior to on-site FCE of applications, engineering evaluations, permits, databases, compliance history and applicable rules and requirements specific to the targeted facility. This incudes reviewing engineering design specifications for emission processes and associated air pollution control devices
Draft reports to properly document findings of FCES, including drawing conclusions on operating performance, summarizing findings, and providing recommendations for enforcement action if needed. Information included in these reports may include production rates, raw material usage rates, control equipment operating data, fan performance curves, reactor temperatures and pressure, vapor pressures, and visual emission readings
Investigates and responds to citizen complaints regarding air pollution issues. Typically includes contact with the complainant (face-to-face and/or phone), a site visit to the facility or physical address of the alleged activity, investigation, follow-up visit or call to the complainant, and documentation of findings and recommendations in a written report. Based on results of the investigation, enforcement action may be initiated
Drafts enforcement documents and compliance programs as necessary based on results of the FCES and complaint investigations. These documents include notices of violations, cease and desist orders, and consent orders. These orders may include compliance programs that require subject facilities to modify operating scenarios, upgrade or modify existing air pollution control equipment, and/or install new control equipment. Compliance programs often address a wide variety of chemical and mechanical processes and air pollution control equipment
Reviews various record-keeping and monitoring reports submitted by regulated facilities. These reports are reviewed and compared to the underlying requirements contained in permits, state rules, and federal regulations to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable rules and regulations
Conducts follow-up inspections and program reviews to ensure that a subject facility is complying with the terms and conditions of an enforcement document and/or compliance program
Attends training courses and reviews research and literature to maintain engineering knowledge of air pollution technologies, regulations and applications
Employee will perform other duties as required and/or assigned
Qualification
Required
Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with federal, state and local officials, the general public, supervisors, co-workers and staff
Ability to write reports in a clear and concise form, and present factual material and ideas effectively
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Regular attendance is an essential part of this position
Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position
Benefits
12 paid holidays
Insurance and flexible benefits
Ample annual and sick leave accrual
Flexible work schedules
An Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
An optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan
Company
State of West Virginia
Wild & Wonderful West Virginia is a U.S. state located in the Appalachian region of the Southern United States.
Founded in 1863Charleston, West Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Danielle Cox
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