Covanta
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Covanta, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
Who we areFor more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.Our VisionReworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.Our BusinessReworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.Our ValueReworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.All that we're missing is you. Apply today!About the roleThe
Environmental Specialist
will be responsible for ensuring environmental regulatory compliance at
both Alexandria, VA and Huntsville, AL
Thermomechanical Treatment (Waste to Energy) Facilities. Under limited supervision, the Environmental Specialist supports the company, regional, and corporate programs and administering policies and procedures developed to prevent, eliminate, control and reduce work-related hazards and maintain environmental responsibility.This position will be located in Huntsville, AL and travel about 30% of the time . After training, approximately 1 week per month.Key Responsibilities:Oversee environmental compliance for the Alexandria, VA and Huntsville, AL facilitiesPrepare all reports for federal, state and local regulatory bodiesAnalyzing CEMS emissions data and writing technical notification reports.Maintaining PSD and Title V operating requirements, and all completing all associated Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, and Annual emission reports.Liaison with client-owner and/or environmental regulators for audits and inspections.Maintain any Reworld internal reporting standards (Environmental Management Information System, root cause analysis reports on exceedances, weekly walkdown reports, inspection reports, etc.)Initiate RCAs/PSRs as needed to drive Environmental KPI performancePresentations to staff, visitors, the client/owner and regulatorsProactively work with operators to resolve and prevent environmental issues, developing facility environmental procedures and training.Deliver and complete environmental projects.Maintenance of key environmental records and documentsActively participate in environmental associations and community engagementCoordinate with facility/contractors to complete permit required activities: Annual Stack Testing, Quarterly CEMS Audits, Quarterly GHG Audits, residue testing, etc.Maintain strong working relationship with client-owner environmental department.Assists vendors or contractors when addressing environmental systems, i.e. cylinder gas audits, annual performance tests, ash sampling, stormwater, etc.Functions as a proficient environmental/regulatory specialist working within the limits of environmental permitting and compliance issues for Company operations.Provides technical assistance and training to facility operations to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and/or company environmental regulations.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, or equivalent and a minimum of 5+/- years of experience in the environmental field; especially the air (or solid waste) field.A working knowledge of VA & AL state environmental regulations and federal environmental regulations in air required (waste and water is a plus).Must have strong written and oral communications skills and demonstrate ability to work creatively within the regulatory framework.Strong computer, technical, and writing skills are needed.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboardWhile performing the duties of this job at the facilities, the employee periodically enters and inspects various plant areas with rotating machinery; this role requires the ability to climb stairs and move about the plant atmosphere, and is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high places; fumes or airborne particles; chemicals; outside weather conditions; heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.Ability to collect ash and water samples, as required by permitShift:This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are normally Monday through Friday, 8 hours, day shiftIn cases of environmental emergencies, work could occur outside of a normal work weekTravel is expected about 30% of the time for this position.What Reworld Offers You:Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employmentWellness Program Incentives & Rewards401k - match up to 7%Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)Paid Parental LeaveShort-Term & Long-Term Disability BenefitsTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral Bonus#LI-JA2Our DEI CommitmentReworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.Know Your Rights (Click to view poster)
Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. Under Inquires, select 'Careers' in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a 'Job Application Accommodation Request'.
Environmental Specialist
will be responsible for ensuring environmental regulatory compliance at
both Alexandria, VA and Huntsville, AL
Thermomechanical Treatment (Waste to Energy) Facilities. Under limited supervision, the Environmental Specialist supports the company, regional, and corporate programs and administering policies and procedures developed to prevent, eliminate, control and reduce work-related hazards and maintain environmental responsibility.This position will be located in Huntsville, AL and travel about 30% of the time . After training, approximately 1 week per month.Key Responsibilities:Oversee environmental compliance for the Alexandria, VA and Huntsville, AL facilitiesPrepare all reports for federal, state and local regulatory bodiesAnalyzing CEMS emissions data and writing technical notification reports.Maintaining PSD and Title V operating requirements, and all completing all associated Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, and Annual emission reports.Liaison with client-owner and/or environmental regulators for audits and inspections.Maintain any Reworld internal reporting standards (Environmental Management Information System, root cause analysis reports on exceedances, weekly walkdown reports, inspection reports, etc.)Initiate RCAs/PSRs as needed to drive Environmental KPI performancePresentations to staff, visitors, the client/owner and regulatorsProactively work with operators to resolve and prevent environmental issues, developing facility environmental procedures and training.Deliver and complete environmental projects.Maintenance of key environmental records and documentsActively participate in environmental associations and community engagementCoordinate with facility/contractors to complete permit required activities: Annual Stack Testing, Quarterly CEMS Audits, Quarterly GHG Audits, residue testing, etc.Maintain strong working relationship with client-owner environmental department.Assists vendors or contractors when addressing environmental systems, i.e. cylinder gas audits, annual performance tests, ash sampling, stormwater, etc.Functions as a proficient environmental/regulatory specialist working within the limits of environmental permitting and compliance issues for Company operations.Provides technical assistance and training to facility operations to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and/or company environmental regulations.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, or equivalent and a minimum of 5+/- years of experience in the environmental field; especially the air (or solid waste) field.A working knowledge of VA & AL state environmental regulations and federal environmental regulations in air required (waste and water is a plus).Must have strong written and oral communications skills and demonstrate ability to work creatively within the regulatory framework.Strong computer, technical, and writing skills are needed.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboardWhile performing the duties of this job at the facilities, the employee periodically enters and inspects various plant areas with rotating machinery; this role requires the ability to climb stairs and move about the plant atmosphere, and is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high places; fumes or airborne particles; chemicals; outside weather conditions; heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.Ability to collect ash and water samples, as required by permitShift:This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are normally Monday through Friday, 8 hours, day shiftIn cases of environmental emergencies, work could occur outside of a normal work weekTravel is expected about 30% of the time for this position.What Reworld Offers You:Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employmentWellness Program Incentives & Rewards401k - match up to 7%Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)Paid Parental LeaveShort-Term & Long-Term Disability BenefitsTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral Bonus#LI-JA2Our DEI CommitmentReworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.Know Your Rights (Click to view poster)
Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. Under Inquires, select 'Careers' in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a 'Job Application Accommodation Request'.