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Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Glen Allen, VA 23060

Posted: 09/18/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Environmental Job Number: 579135 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Pay: $35-43/hr
Overview:
?Ensures company compliance with environmental, chemical, waste management, and permit regulations at various locations and project construction sites associated with Electric Transmission operational teams. Share responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of work sites, to comply with regulatory and company Environmental, Health and Safety standards and procedures. Communicate and prepare reports for submittal internally, externally, to governmental agencies and customers. Support and contracted staff, inspect, or assess, and provide recommendations regarding environmental compliance issues to personnel responsible for compliance tasks and management. Provide environmental training to site personnel in handling of chemicals and waste materials, spill prevention, erosion, and sediment control and for other environmental compliance topics and requirements.
Must Haves:

  • Understanding of erosion and sediment control and stormwater management, as it relates to the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
    Ability to interpret and/or apply environmental requirements to company operations and translate regulatory regulations, permit, and plan requirements into compliance guidance.
    Knowledge of related environmental regulations and applicable environmental requirements for multimedia environmental scope and permits.

Nice to Have:
  • Understanding of other environmental regulations and requirements like Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Hazardous Waste and Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Superfund and Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC).
  • Offshore environmental training (Eastern Virginia/North Carolina only).
  • ?Other licenses/certifications: CESSWI, HAZWOPER 40, Certified Hazardous Materials Handler, International Society of Arborists, Lead/Asbestos, Pesticides.

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    Ability to work independently and in field environments, as well as in a team setting.
    Organizational skills and time management skills.
    Strong leadership and ability to problem solve.
    ?Strong technological skill set.

Certifications:
  • Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector
  • Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Stormwater Management Inspector DOT Hazardous Materials Trained (preferred)
  • Hazwoper (preferred)
  • RCRA Hazardous Waste trained
Industry/Background:
  • Utility or Linear Construction
Would candidate be eligible for mileage reimbursement?
  • Mileage or pay rate for their company provided vehicle

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Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.