Environmental Affairs Specialist at Veolia Environnement SA — Port Arthur, TX

Position Purpose:

Under minimal supervision, responsible for assisting in the management of the Veolia – Port Arthur Incineration Facility Environmental program. This function is in support of the Environmental Manager.

Primary Duties/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.
• Assist in development of processes/programs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Background:

• 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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 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).
• Must possess strong communication skills and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees, peers, management and external contacts.
• Must have the ability to manage time and resources efficiently. Along with having good organizational skills.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

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

Benefits: 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.

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.