Environmental Affairs Specialist

About the Position

Environmental Affairs Specialist

Port Arthur, TX, United States

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the development and implementation of environmental policies, programs, and systems, including associated recordkeeping, inspections, and reporting.
• Researches and provides environmental regulatory guidance to facility personnel to assist them in meeting regulatory, permit conditions, and internal policies for their areas of responsibility.
• Maintains records and submits relevant reports to agencies (TCEQ, EPA, etc.) Examples: Emission Events, Emissions Inventory, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Benzene NESHAP, Title V Deviation.
• Assists other facility environmental, health, and safety professionals in the review of spills and releases to determine root causes and the appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Assists with Third-Party Audit program ensuring that third-party audits completed, reviewed, and approved or denied in a timely manner.
• Schedules and manages the monthly reviews of any recordkeeping issues with facility personnel.
• Assists facility personnel in the use of the Dakota software (Auditor, Profiler, and Tracer).
• Assists with training (internal and external) on Environmental Regulations and permit requirements.
• Assists in the development of processes/programs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the environmental regulatory or compliance field, with specific experience in the RCRA hazardous waste regulations, preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), and the Clean Air Act (CAA).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees, peers, management, and external contacts.
• Ability to manage time and resources efficiently. Good organizational skills.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.

Certifications

• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification, can be provided on site.
• Hazardous Waste Combustor MACT, can be provided on site.
• A valid driver’s license.

We Offer

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

About the Company

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting, and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.