Environmental Compliance Coordinator (Field Based) - ERM NC, Inc.

ERM is hiring a Construction Environmental Compliance Coordinator (ECC) to oversee environmental compliance in Statesville, NC or Raleigh, NC area. The projects we work on and the services we provide demand teams of multiple disciplinary professionals working collaboratively to meet our clients’ needs. The role of an ECC requires meticulous oversight by highly skilled individuals stationed in the field throughout construction to verify compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations. This position may require occasional travel to the Asheville, NC area. This is a full-time (40+ hours/week), limited-term role with a duration of 12 months, renewable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for multi-media environmental compliance support; including air, chemical (EPCRA), oil (Oil Pollution Prevention), water, natural resource, and waste programs.

• Review/prepare/submit environmental reports as needed, to include: EPCRA 304 and 311 and 312/Tier 2 submissions via EPLAN, attainment of stabilization notices for close-out inspections, etc.

• Perform frequent comprehensive inspections of project sites and monitor contractor’s compliance in coordination with project EI staff. 

• Review inspection reports prepared by others for accuracy and completeness, assists the respective project teams in ensuring compliant/timely schedules are established and adhered to for noncompliance corrective actions and the resolution of other issues commensurate to the risk or significance. 

• Conduct environmental self-assessments (internal audits) to gauge respective project compliance status, reduce risk, and provide value-added corrective actions and recommendations.

• Assess and resolve compliance questions and issues in coordination with Engineering & Construction staff, the project teams, and Dominion Energy Environmental Services (DEES) staff.

• Communicate within DEES staff to ensure consistent interpretation/implementation of environmental regulations, permits, agreements, and internal requirements, etc.

• Coordinates with DE vendors to perform Hydrostatic Test Water Discharge testing and confirms acceptability of contractor methods and means.

• Coordinate hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal for assigned projects in coordination with the DEES Waste Team.  Ensure contractor conformance to company SOP in the removal of presumed asbestos-containing / assumed PCB-regulated material (e.g., asphaltic pipe wrap).

• Serve as the primary project environmental coordinator and as a liaison with external regulatory agencies regarding environmental issues.

• Assist the project teams with the local public/community to resolve environmental complaints and concerns.

• Provide environmental orientation training and other training to project and Engineering & Construction personnel as needed to promote compliance with environmental permits and regulations.  Also, verify the adequacy of contractor training programs for their personnel relative to the respective project’s environmental requirements.

• Fulfill Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements to include the conduct of 15-Minute Calls (all-hands incident calls) and Root Cause Analyses, preparation of alerts and other records, use of Dominion electronic task tracking, issue tracking and waste management systems.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4+ years of environmental inspection, monitoring, or permitting experience specific to linear and/or other energy infrastructure projects.

• An understanding of construction (e.g., pipelines, power lines, compressor/pumping stations, gas storage fields, wind farms, solar facilities, offshore facilities) gained through field experience.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

• Proficient technical skills, including, but not limited to, experience using Microsoft Office programs and digital cameras.

• Knowledge or and experience with requirements associated with trench and hydrostatic test dewatering permits and compliance.

• Be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency response to address spills and releases.

• Possess, or obtain within 14 days of arrival, a 16-hour (or approved alternate) RCRA Hazardous Waste Management class certificate.

• Possess a current, or obtain within 30-days of arrival, Clemson University/SCDHEC Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI) license or other equivalent erosion & sediment control certification/training approved by DE.

• Possess a current, or obtain within 30-days of arrival, USDOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Act 3-year Groundshipper certificate that is to be maintained for the desired period of project support.

• Desirable, but not required, certification:  NC accredited AHERA asbestos inspector and/or AHERA asbestos supervisor.

• Desirable, but not required, training:  EPCRA Compliance, current OSHA Construction 30-Hour, current HAZWOPER Operations or Technician Level, and current First Aid/CPR or 48-Hour Medical First Responder.

• Desirable experience:  heavy construction, linear project construction, pipeline construction, natural resources, multimedia (emphasis upon water, land & biology) environmental compliance practitioner.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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