Assoc Environmental Specialist​/Environmental Spclst​/Environmental Spclst

Overview

Job Description BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as an Associate Environmental Specialist, Environmental Specialist 2, or Environmental Specialist 3 at our Southern Area Headquarters in Jane Lew, WV.

• Supports construction erosion and sediment stormwater inspections and be available 24/7 to support inspections.
• Works closely with Operations and Engineering on monitoring compliance and close out of construction projects.
• Provides support to operations and engineering for multi-media environmental compliance programs.
• Conducts multi-media environmental compliance inspections to meet permit/plan requirements.
• Conducts waste sampling for waste characterization and disposal.
• Supports environmental regulatory inspections.
• Develops and conducts environmental compliance training.
• Conducts environmental self-assessments to improve environmental compliance.
• Develops environmental plans and reports for submittal to regulatory agencies.
• Inspects and advises on operations and construction, for numerous facilities and projects, across a large geographic area in West Virginia.
• Ensures compliance with environmental requirements, prescribed by-laws, regulations, company policies, and company procedures.
• Uses electronic databases to analyze and monitor company compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Tracks environmental compliance deadlines in electronic databases.
• Provides emergency response direction and expertise, to address environmental emergencies such as oil or chemical releases.
• Be available 24/7 and live within 2 hours of Southern Area Headquarters for environmental compliance support.
• Minimizes impacts to the environment, company regulatory exposure and response cost.
• Other duties as assigned by management

• Associate Environmental Specialist: 0-2 years' related work experience.
• Environmental Specialist 2: 3-4 years' relevant experience.
• Environmental Specialist 3: At least 5-7 years' relevant experience.
• All Levels:
  Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations specific to the work location.
• Knowledge of environmental operating permits and regulations specific to the work site, if responsible for contracted assets.
• Written and oral communications skills.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Logic and reasoning skills, to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternatives, conclusions, or approaches.
• Respectful assertiveness, to ensure environmental compliance requirements are met by others, while considering the spirit and letter of the law.
• Interpersonal skills to interface with internal stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to work under established policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet set schedules and system or program requirements.
• Ability to give full attention to others, to take time understanding the points being made, and to ask questions.
• Ability to assist in preparing compliance and regulatory documents and reports.
• Ability to assist with analysis and record keeping.
• Ability to embrace collaborative problem solving.
• Ability to communicate appropriately for audience needs.
• Ability to share information.
• Ability to facilitate open idea exchange.
• Ability to adapt actions.
• Ability to remain professional while delivering high-quality, reliable, environmental services to customers.

Bachelor (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor s degree.)

Preferred Degree Engineering or Science

BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing.

Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and focus on providing a safe and inclusive work environment.

BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

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