Environmental Waste Specialist

Our client is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Waste Specialist to support US based LNG export facility and service the global demand for North American natural gas.

This Louisiana-based position will support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies.

Responsibilities :

• Make regulatory waste determinations and prepare waste profiles for all wastes generated at the Plaquemines LNG, including obtaining representative samples and laboratory analysis as needed.
• Ensure satellite and central accumulation areas for hazardous wastes are managed in compliance with RCRA and LDEQ regulations.
• Ensure used oil is managed in compliance with RCRA and LDEQ regulations.
• Ensure solid waste is managed in compliance with LDEQ regulations.
• Conduct inspections of all waste management areas at the facility including contractor-generated waste management activities.
• Schedule off-site transfers of wastes and used oil including preparing uniform hazardous waste manifests, DOT hazardous materials shipping papers, and other required waste management documents.
• Prepare required reports and other documents to LDEQ and USEPA.
• Maintain records required to demonstrate compliance with applicable waste management regulations.
• Assist in implementation of the hazardous waste contingency plan.
• Prepare and provide appropriate training to all staff with responsibilities for waste management at Plaquemines LNG.
• Review and approve all off-site treatment, disposal, and recycling facilities that receive waste and used oil from the Plaquemines LNG facility.
• Assist the Environmental Manager with meetings and other interactions with LDEQ, USEPA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Research federal and LDEQ regulatory requirements as needed.
• Conduct internal audits of waste management activities

Qualifications :

• Education and Certifications : Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or similar education.
• Experience : 5 years in oil and gas industrial facilities as a waste or environmental coordinator or manager.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, LDEQ hazardous waste regulations (or another state's solid and hazardous waste regulations), such as a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager credential.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to work in hot and humid environments, outdoors and lift 50 pounds.
• Computer knowledge including Apple Mac, Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, Project & PowerPoint.

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