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Reworld Waste · 1 day ago

Environmental Compliance Specialist

Niagara Falls, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $106K/yr

5+ years exp

Reworld Waste is a leader in sustainable waste solutions, aiming for a carbon-negative future through innovative materials management. The Environmental Compliance Specialist will ensure regulatory compliance and maintain environmental management systems at the facility, including tasks such as data review, permit applications, and environmental training.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyRenewable EnergyWaste Management

Responsibilities

Review and interpret continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) data regularly to ensure valid, quality-controlled data is recorded

Collect samples for in-house analysis or third-party analytical services as required by environmental permits including stormwater and ash

Preparation and filing of reports required by environmental permits

Preparation and filing of permit renewal and modification applications

Liaison with environmental regulators for audits and inspections

Perform facility inspections at least weekly to ensure permit compliance and good housekeeping

Coordinate with contractors and consultants to complete permit required activities

Maintain compliance with Reworld internal environmental standards

Review waste profiles to ensure permit compliance

Proactively work with facility management and operators to resolve and prevent environmental issues. Closely monitor the production and maintenance activities and assist in planning and executing scheduled outage work to ensure the facility maintains the highest environmental standards

Complete root cause analyses for noncompliance and track corrective actions through completion

Auditing of downstream facilities such as metal recyclers and landfills

Develop and complete environmental improvement projects

Provide environmental training and technical assistance to facility employees to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and company environmental policy

Track new and changing environmental regulations that could impact facility

Attend regular in-person and virtual meetings including daily morning meetings, monthly safety meetings and staff meetings

Participate in community outreach activities in the Niagara Falls area in coordination with corporate and regional staff

Qualification

Environmental regulations knowledgePermit application developmentEmissions monitoring systemsEnvironmental management systemsTechnical writing skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science or similar and a minimum of 5 years' experience in the environmental field; preferably solid waste

A working knowledge of New York State and federal solid waste environmental regulations is a must

Demonstrated experience developing permit applications and negotiating permit conditions for new permits and/or modification of permits

Must have strong written and oral communications skills and demonstrate ability to work independently and creatively within the regulatory framework

Must be comfortable conveying company environmental and sustainability messaging to various stakeholders

Strong computer, technical, and writing skills are required