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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

EDPR - Senior Operations Environmental Analyst

Houston, TX

Description:

  • The Senior Operations Environmental Analyst will support EDPR North America’s operating assets with environmental regulatory compliance matters and EDPR NA’s ISO 14001 certified Environmental, Health & Safety Management System (EHSMS) and will also manage environmental compliance for projects under construction while creating and promoting a culture of environmental excellence and consummate compliance with standards and regulations.
Duties:
  • Manage environmental construction compliance for EDPR NA’s wind and solar projects under construction.
  • Provide training and guidance to EDPR NA staff regarding environmental issues for operating assets.
  • Advise Operation Managers regarding interpretation of environmental regulations.
  • Assist operating sites with compliance with federal, state, and local permitting and regulatory environmental requirements.
  • Ensure that permits are obtained, renewed, and closed as needed for operating assets.
  • Manage project obligation tracker for operating assets to ensure that fulfillment of permit obligations are documented.
  • Ensure that environmental plans and programs are implemented and maintained as required by federal, state, and local regulatory requirements for operating assets.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve on a waste management program that strives to minimize waste generation and waste management-related risks.
  • Conduct annual compliance assessments of select operating assets.
  • Manage, control, and administer environmental management system documents and procedures
  • Support EDPR NA’s Environmental Health & Safety Management System (EHSMS) and improvements for operating assets.
  • Ensure that environmental records and documentation are properly maintained.
  • Supervise the work of environmental consultants.
  • Attend agency meetings and site visits as needed and lead strategy meetings.
Requirements:
  • Additional duties as required
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001 Standard
  • Knowledge of EPCRA, SPCC, CWA, and waste management regulations
  • Knowledge of wildlife laws (ESA, MBTA, BGEPA) is a plus
  • Experience with management system audits is a plus
  • Bachelors or better in Environmental and Earth Science or related field.
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