Environmental specialist Jobs in Newark nj

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Environmental Coordinator

Business Unit : Primoris Renewable Energy (PRE)

Reports To : Site Manager

Status : Hourly

Location : New York – Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Environmental Coordinator (EC) will work under the supervision of the Site Manager and Project Manager to maintain environmental compliance of the site. This position is primarily focused on the implementation and associated compliance of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) at the project site. This position will support environmental related aspects, as required by federal, state, and local regulations during the construction phase of the project. This will include, but are not limited to, supporting Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC), Threatened and Endangered species, recycling and waste disposal.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

The EC will be dedicated to the control of all the environmental related aspects required by local regulation and authorization during the construction phase of the solar project. Typical responsibilities include :

• Oversight of the project environmental management system.
• Compile all information indicated as the Contractor responsibility in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) Compliance Matrix
• Coordinate with third-party Environmental and Agricultural Monitor(s) and ensure implementation of their recommendations
• Maintain site SWPPP compliance including coordinating inspections, reporting, and documentation of all installed Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Conduct frequent reviews and provide a weekly report documenting compliance to the Project Environmental Requirements, assessing identified weaknesses, and providing corrective action recommendations.
• Oversight of civil sub-contractors to ensure storm water BMPs, revegetation efforts are installed per approved plans
• Oversight of SWPPP / BMP maintenance crews to ensure measures are correctly maintained
• SPCC compliance including investigating and reporting spills
• Participate in meetings and correspondence with clients and project team for environmental support
• Additional tasks and trainings as assigned by the Site Manager and / or Project Manager

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Preferred experience with the Department of Environmental Conservation - Region 8

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES :