EHS Compliance Specialist

Stantec
Lombard, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2023 CLOSED ON 12/9/2023

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EHS Compliance Specialist - ( 230002FA )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a scientist/environmental engineer/safety professional to support our team of EHS professionals/EHS Compliance specialists delivering EHS and sustainability solutions to commercial, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, power, and other industrial clients. The position includes completion of EHS projects through each stage of our client’s facility life cycle - including business and property acquisition due diligence, industrial facility operational compliance, auditing, environmental assessment/evaluation, and facility decommissioning and divestiture.

Your Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities are anticipated to include but are not limited to the following:

  • With support from a Stantec Project Manager and EHS professionals, perform projects for our clients. Projects may include:
  • EHS regulatory compliance assessments and audits at client facilities and where clients perform field activities.
  • On-site EHS support at client facilities including completion of routine inspections, development of EHS programs, and correction of deficiencies in accordance with OSHA, DOT, federal, municipal, and/or state environmental regulations.
  • Technical consulting for clients on regulatory compliance matters including permit management, Clean Water Act, routine regulatory reporting (i.e., air, hazardous waste [RCRA and non-RCRA], EPCRA, etc.), industrial hygiene, and industrial safety.
  • EHS due diligence, Phase I ESAs, and environmental assessment, in support of business and property acquisitions.
  • Environmental assessments and studies, including environmental remediation and restoration.
  • Energy and water use efficiency evaluations and implementation of improved sustainability measures.
  • EHS support during facility decommissioning, decontamination, and divestiture.

Stantec anticipates the following career growth expectations associated with this role:

  • Support business relationships with a focus on clients throughout Midwest.
  • Additional commitment to supporting multi-national corporations and their global relations, to generate opportunities for Stantec worldwide.
  • Support the response to requests for proposals generated through Stantec business relationships and as identified by Stantec Account and Client Managers.
  • Support and coordinate with a team of EHS consulting professionals.
  • Some direct client interaction and accountability. Support multiple clients and assume responsibilities for delivering high quality work to Stantec clients.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • A qualified candidate will have direct relevant experience supporting all aspects of EHS, including but not limited to, due diligence, auditing, and compliance assurance; EHS procedures development and training; air quality, wastewater, chemical management, bulk liquid storage, and waste handling; industrial hygiene, environmental assessment; and industrial safety compliance.
  • Travel may be required for the purpose of conducting EHS assessments, on-site EHS support, or for off-site meetings with clients and/or regulatory agencies.
  • Practical ability to analyze technical data, perform research, demonstrate technical knowledge, and problem solve.
  • Strong organizational and communications skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally and graphically).
  • Straightforward, hard (but smart) working, client-dedicated, and practical approach.
  • Participation in EHS audits to local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training recommended.
  • OSHA 30-hour general industry and/or 10-hour construction safety training recommended.
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO), and or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) is a benefit.
  • Prior to and/or during employment, this position may require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Education and Experience

  • A BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years related experience.
  • Experience in electronic manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and industrial sector projects. Power generation and mining experience is beneficial.
  • Field experience is mandatory, with preference for industrial EHS compliance experience and environmental assessment implementation and oversight.
  • Experience with sustainability, including energy efficiency in industrial processes, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, delivering water reuse and recycling solutions, and supporting sustainable supply chain capacity building is helpful, as well as exposure to facility closure, site investigation and land remediation services is beneficial.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Primary Location : United States-Indiana-Indianapolis

Other Locations : United States-Illinois-Lombard, United States-Michigan-Farmington Hills, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Michigan-Okemos

Organization : BC-2390 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes IN

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jun 8, 2023, 10:40:56 AM

Req ID: 230002FA

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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