Environmental Specialist

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as an Associate Environmental Specialist, Environmental Specialist 2, or Environmental Specialist 3 at our Cove Point location in Lusby, MD.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to operations for multi-media environmental compliance programs.
• Conducts multi-media environmental compliance inspections to meet permit/plan requirements.
• Supports construction erosion and sediment stormwater inspections. 
• Works closely with Operations on monitoring compliance and close out of construction projects. 
• Conducts waste sampling for waste characterization and disposal.
• Supports environmental regulatory inspections.
• Develops and conducts environmental compliance training.  
• Conducts environmental self-assessments to improve environmental compliance.
• Develops environmental plans and reports for submittal to regulatory agencies.
• Inspects and advises on operations and construction for LNG facilities that include Cove Point, JAX, Towanda and Trussville.
• Ensures compliance with environmental requirements, prescribed by-laws, regulations, company policies, and company procedures.  
• Uses electronic databases to analyze and monitor company compliance with regulatory requirements.  
• Tracks environmental compliance deadlines in electronic databases.  
• Provides emergency response direction and expertise, to address environmental emergencies such as oil or chemical releases. 
• Minimizes impacts to the environment, company regulatory exposure and response cost.
• Other duties as assigned by management

***Be available 24/7 and live within 1 hour of Cove Point for environmental compliance support.

Qualifications

Associate Environmental Specialist: 

0-2 years' related work experience.

Environmental Specialist 2:  

3-4 years' relevant experience.

Environmental Specialist 3: 

At least 5-7 years' relevant experience.

All Levels: 

Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations specific to the work location.

Knowledge of environmental operating permits and regulations specific to the work site, if responsible for contracted assets.

Written and oral communications skills.

Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Logic and reasoning skills, to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternatives, conclusions, or approaches.

Respectful assertiveness, to ensure environmental compliance requirements are met by others, while considering the spirit and letter of the law.

Interpersonal skills to interface with internal stakeholders effectively.

Ability to work under established policies and procedures.

Ability to meet set schedules and system or program requirements.

Ability to give full attention to others, to take time understanding the points being made, and to ask questions.

Ability to assist in preparing compliance and regulatory documents and reports.

Ability to assist with analysis and record keeping.

Ability to embrace collaborative problem solving.

Ability to communicate appropriately for audience needs.

Ability to share information.

Ability to facilitate open idea exchange.

Ability to adapt actions.

Ability to remain professional while delivering high-quality, reliable, environmental services to customers.

Education:

Bachelor (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Preferred Degree:

Engineering or Science

CHAMPION:

• Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity
• Support the Company’s CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers
  
  
   

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.

About Us

BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and focus on providing a safe and inclusive work environment.

Our benefits are designed to offer choices to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Some of those choices include medical plans for individuals and families; health savings account or flexible spending accounts; dental and vision benefits for individuals and families; life insurance; hours of paid time off accrued per pay period; paid holidays; paid bereavement leave; 401(k) plan with employer match; short- and long-term disability plans; paid parental leave; educational assistance; adoption assistance; and other voluntary benefits such as auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and identity protection. Employees also participate in the company’s performance incentive plan based on plan eligibility. This award is made at management’s discretion and is based on your overall performance and the company’s performance. Non-exempt roles are eligible for overtime.

About the Team

BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation