Environmental Specialist - Marine, Dredging

Environmental Specialist - Weeks Marine, Dredging

Weeks Marine is seeking a motivated Environmental Specialist to join our team and facilitate environmental excellence across dredging operations. This role supports the Environmental Manager in implementation of our Environmental Program and adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations across multiple dredging projects and support facilities. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with experience and understanding in field operations.

Weeks Marine's vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

This position will be based out of Covington, LA but requires travel throughout the Gulf and East Coast region.

Responsibilities:

• Support environmental compliance for dredging projects and yards.
• Assist with identifying environmental risks and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct environmental assessments and inspections of projects and support facilities.
• Review lab analytical data.
• Assist with environmental data tracking, reporting, and cost forecasting.
• Support development and delivery of environmental training for all staff levels.
• Coordinate with project teams to develop a strong environmental program at the project level.
• Assist with compliance auditing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of environmental compliance experience in construction or dredging.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel frequently (70% of the time).

Preferred:

• Experience with Army Corps Construction (USACE), marine, or dredging projects.
• Environmental certifications or professional licensure.
• Storm water compliance certification.
• Experience supporting environmental management systems.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.