Senior EHS/Compliance Specialist, Environmental Scientist jobs in United States
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WSP in the U.S. · 10 hours ago

Senior EHS/Compliance Specialist, Environmental Scientist

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance Specialist/Environmental Scientist to assist with EHS compliance support, prepare technical reports, and manage client relationships.

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Responsibilities

Assist with field assignments, such as providing EHS compliance support and train with senior staff at EHS compliance audits
Assist with providing EHS compliance program support for commercial and industrial clients including reviewing procedures and permits, reviewing periodic regulatory reports, and supporting preparation and delivering of compliance programs, including training programs
Prepare written and verbal technical reports, including documentation of EHS compliance audits and field investigations, regulatory research, evaluation of findings, data management and interpretation, and development of graphical and tabular presentation of data
Assisting with tasks and projects according to client-approved scopes of work and delivering high quality reports on time and within budget
Synthesize information contained in regulatory files, environmental permits, and other environmental documentation
Assist in managing and developing client relationships
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

EHS compliance auditsEnvironmental regulations knowledgeBachelor's degree in Environmental Science40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER certificationVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skillsAttention to detailSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Health & Safety or a related discipline
7+ years of post-education experience conducting EHS compliance audits and compliance assistance to clients
Baseline knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations including RCRA, SARA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, TSCA, OSHA and MI OSHA standards
Experience with evaluating EHS regulatory compliance in industrial settings either solo or part of an audit team
Valid US driver's license
Participation in an OSHA-mandated medical surveillance program will be required, and safety training will be provided before being assigned to work in the field
Applicants must be able to work in conditions typical of industrial facilities
Self-sufficient, self-motivated and ability to work under pressure of deadlines is essential
Interest and proficiency in investigative work, with high attention to detail is critical to this position
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
Travel up to 50% of the time. Must be willing to make trips on short notice, including to local sites, and travel via air or land. Overnight travel is often required
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred

40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER certification, which would also require being able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Retirement savings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them? With us, you can.

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Funding

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Leadership Team

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Lewis (Lou) Cornell
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Esposito
Chief Financial Officer
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