Airswift is currently looking for an Environmental Specialist to work in Brownsville, TX (perdiem available) for a major LNG client on an initial 1-year assignment likely to be extended. 

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE 

The Environmental Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring environmental management and compliance on an active LNG construction site. Your primary purpose will be to work collaboratively with the Construction team to deliver quality environmental outcomes and to adhere to regulatory standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Environmental Specialist is charged with performing a wide array of tasks related to environmental compliance at the site.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
· Implement programs and procedures to assure the compliance of the construction site with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations
·       Conduct site inspections: Involves physically walking construction sites to observe stormwater BMP’s and implementation of approved Erosion and Sedimentation Control plans and permit requirements
·       Inspect environmental performance and address any potential violations and concerns
·       Complete and organize all written reports documenting observations and action items needed
·       Communicate observations with project personnel to expedite a response plan for needs or concerns
·       Maintain and track compliance obligations
·       Develop and deliver environmental training
·       Educate site staff on permit requirements
·       Prepare and submit required environmental reports to regulatory agencies in a timely and accurate manner
·       Work with various Contractors to ensure environmental compliance
·       Audit project plans and requirements (stormwater, SPCC, waste, air)
 
REQUIREMENTS
 
Minimum experience required for the position:
·       Minimum 5+ years of related experience.
·       Well versed in stormwater, SPCC, and waste.
·       Experience with compliance management systems to track and trend compliance tasks and commitments.
·       Preferred experience on FERC regulated project and experience with TCEQ.
 
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position:
·       Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Windows
·       Must have strong written and verbal skills (English language)
·       Ability to communicate with various disciplines including Construction, Craft, and Engineering and teams.
·       Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State requirements for LNG Terminals  
 
Required education:
·       Bachelor’s degree preferably in Environmental Sciences, Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc.
This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.

Job Site Work Environment 
·  Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions. 
·  Operates in a complex construction environment. 
·   Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions. 
·   Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions. 
·   Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits. 
·   Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction. 
·   Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.
·  Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required. 
·   Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.  
·   Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift. 
·   The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities. 
·   Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance. 
·   Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
·   Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.  
·   May be required to enter confined spaces. 
·   May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance. 

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