Environmental Compliance Specialist

Port Arthur, TX - 1 Yr Contract

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting in the integration of specialized environmental requirements into the construction of company projects. Has responsibility for interpreting specialized requirements, evaluating, and applying specialized scientific principles, and formulating scopes of work, plans, and methodologies suitable for achieving the desired objectives. May be assigned as an assistant project environmental lead or environmental coordinator/inspector. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule if required, including, but not limited to extended work weeks, weekends, nightshift or split shift.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized environmental input to Engineering, Construction, and Subcontracts, thus ensuring that environmental requirements are integrated into project planning, design criteria, construction plans and specifications, and subcontracts
• Participates in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/subcontractors to advise them of specialized environmental requirements that may affect project design, construction schedule, and cost
• Responsible for drafting Environmental Compliance Plans, Construction Environmental Control Plan (CECP), and project specific mitigation plans (e.g., Stormwater pollution prevention plan, Spill prevention, control and countermeasures plan, etc)
• Conducts environmental compliance inspections of project construction activities to monitor compliance with environmental requirements including contractual commitments, permits, the project’s CECP, and mitigation plans
• Follows up on Environment non-conformances to ensure are corrected in a timely manner and that appropriate controls are always maintained
• Lead, participate in and/or support any investigation on near misses and incidents as required
• Maintains relationships with internal Bechtel organizations (e.g., Engineering, Construction, and Subcontracts), customer, and contractor/subcontractor representatives to coordinate technical/scientific issues and implementation of ES functions into project proposals, designs, and construction plans
• Maintains contact, as appropriate, with government regulatory and resource agencies to obtain current information on new regulations, program initiatives, and technical requirements and standards
• Maintains contact with other ES personnel (e.g., Project Environmental Lead) to keep them informed of changing requirements and to provide technical assistance
• Maintains contact with professional colleagues and organizations in government, industry, and universities to keep abreast of advancements in the discipline field (e.g., wetlands mitigation, biological/ecological planning and mitigation, erosion and sediment control, air emissions monitoring, water quality, contaminated property remediation)

Required

• Formal training and certification in Root Cause Analysis is required. Certification in Tap Root, Apollo, Blue Dragon, or Six Sigma is highly preferred.
• 5 years practical experience as a Root Cause Analyst in a large construction, operating, or governmental organization is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain, explore and discuss safety issues with range of stakeholders
• Working knowledge of best professional ES&H practices in conducting accident investigations, compliance audits and project health surveys.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously as a subject matter expert in the field of Root Cause Analysis.
• Proven ability to operate effectively and work collaboratively in a complex integrated organization.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, engineering and construction systems, principles, and methodologies
• Prior training and experience in formal root cause analysis methodologies
• Prior experience as a root cause analyst in a large construction or operating company
• Prior experience working within a performance improvement or continuous improvement department
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule if required, including, but not limited to nightshift or split shift.

Education

• BS in a specialized scientific field (wetlands biology, meteorology, forestry, archeology OR environmental, civil engineering) OR 8 years related experience

Additional requirements

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule if required, including, but not limited to nightshift or split shift.

This 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.)