Environmental Engineer - LAS VEGAS NV
MorningStar Recruitment’s client is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer! Our client is a well-established global company that offers great advancement opportunities for their employees.
Job Summary
This individual will provide leadership and technical support to address air, waste and water compliance.
Essential Functions
Provide leadership, interpretation, and direction for the proper implementation of new or revised regulations and regulatory projects. Manage air, waste and water related projects. Manage projects with a focus on sustainability and reduction of waste generation. Maintain in-depth knowledge and technical expertise in air, waste and water management regulations affecting operations. Monitor and participate in the development of new regulations and emerging regulatory issues. Obtain permits in a timely manner. Evaluate new sources of generation and modifications of existing sources for possible permitting implications (due diligence). Complete and submit permit applications or exemptions with necessary documentation. Negotiate with regulatory agencies appropriate and optimal permitting terms and conditions.
Provide expert technical support to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements for operations; including compliance auditing, assessment and training for continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain a database of sources and their generation rates. Establish and implement appropriate monitoring. Maintain adequate records and documentation of monitoring and reporting. Identify and determine solutions to air and waste management deficiencies.Implement improvements and corrections to management practices in cooperation with production staff. Build and maintain knowledge of current and emerging waste reduction technologies. Manage improvement projects. Coordinate and participate in emergency response actions as part of the rotating EHS on-call notification system.
Additional Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Competencies
Reliable attendance and punctuality
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Exceptional execution and organizational skills
Ability to work as a team player with co-workers at all levels
Ability to thrive and succeed in a fast-paced, demanding and results driven environment
Familiarity with waste minimization and sustainability techniques
Education and Experience
M.S. in engineering or an environmental field and more than 2 years of related experience; or B.S. and more than 5 years of related experience.
Strong understanding of federal and state regulations pertaining to waste is required; including CERCLA, RCRA, SARA, TSCA, EPCRA, NRC, SPCC and Asbestos Management, . An in-depth understanding of state waste regulations applicable to operations is required. Experience working with regulatory agencies is required.
Air and water compliance experience preferred.