Lead Environmental Inspector (Field Based)

ERMis hiring aLead Environmental Inspector to oversee environmental compliance during the construction phase of energy projects located across the United States. The projects we work on and the services we provide demand teams of multiple disciplinary professionals working collaboratively to meet our clients’ needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The primary responsibilities of this temporary, field-based position include:
• Preparing and conducting environmental training for construction personnel;
• Conducting field inspections, monitoring and field survey work as directed;
• Interacting with and serving as a point of contact with agency officials, regulatory agency staff, landowners, contractors, clients and other project members and conducting required agency notifications;
• Reviewing and implementing project documents and providing direction, support and critical judgment on environmental compliance issues;
• Providing technical leadership, support and direction to field staff. This includes the coordination of daily Environmental Inspector and Resource Monitor schedules and conducting morning construction meetings;
• Critically assessing environmental conditions in the field to evaluate potential environmental impacts from construction;
• Evaluating potential issues and concerns ahead of construction activities;
• Overseeing the proper implementation of mitigation measures;
• Conducting environmental sampling (hydrostatic test water, soil, etc.);
• Overseeing and verifying flagging of wetland boundaries, cultural and biological resources exclusion zones, refueling zones, etc.;
• Inspecting and documenting compliance with a project's environmental requirements by preparing daily written inspection reports that provide up-to-date and consistent written and photo documentation of activities observed in the field;
• Participating in various construction meetings;
• Preparing documentation to support requests for variances from environmental permits;
• Evaluating restoration activities
• Directs project Environmental Inspectors
• Performing additional tasks as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS:

The role of an Environmental Inspector requires meticulous oversight by highly skilled individuals stationed in the field throughout construction to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations. Qualifications of individuals to be considered will include:

• BS or BA degree preferred, equivalent environmental inspection or monitoring experience, or a minimum of 6 years of relevant construction experience; and
• 4+ years of environmental inspection, monitoring, or permitting experience specific to linear and/or other energy infrastructure projects.
• An understanding of construction (e.g., pipelines, power lines, compressor/pumping stations, gas storage fields, wind farms, solar facilities, offshore facilities) gained through field experience;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
• Proficient technical skills, including, but not limited to, experience using Microsoft Office programs and digital cameras;
• Knowledge of environmental sampling methods; and
• The ability to travel extensively and to work 40 to 70+ hours per week in a physically demanding position on temporary assignments.
• Be physically fit and able to;
• Walk/hike for up to 10 hours per day on possible uneven, steep, challenging terrainBe able to carry up to 10 pounds of equipment while walking/hikingWork in all weather conditions

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