Environmental Advisor

Requisition ID: 284125 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Single 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Brownsville, TX 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas. RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). 

Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, lays Brownsville a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond! 

Job Summary:

Responsible for integration of environmental issues and requirements into proposals, planning documents, permit applications, design specifications and criteria, construction plans and schedules, bid specifications, and subcontract packages for Bechtel projects. Has technical responsibility for interpreting complex requirements, evaluating and applying appropriate scientific/environmental engineering principles, and formulating scopes of work, plans, and methodologies suitable for achieving and maintaining compliance with environmental requirements. Provides technical assistance to other Environmental Services (ES) personnel assigned to projects and other project functions. May be assigned as a technical lead for a specific task. #LI-VB1

Major Responsibilities:

• Conducts environmental compliance inspections of project construction activities to monitor compliance with environmental requirements including contractual commitments, permits, and the project’s CECP.
• Reviews and maintains Bechtel owned RGLNG permitting requirements and ensures compliance with Next Decade (owner) permitting requirements
• Provides ownership and ongoing management of the Project Environmental Management System (EMS) including:
• Incident investigations
• The Project Risk, Aspect and Compliance registers.
• Annual management system review
• The project monitoring and reporting requirements
• Provides technical support to feasibility studies, site assessment studies, and project risk assessments.
• When assigned as Project Environmental Lead (PEL), responsible for coordinating appropriate consideration of environmental requirements with (Sub)Contracts, Engineering, Procurement and Construction personnel.
• Provides environmental technical support and assistance to Bechtel the RGLNG projects and coordinates environmental requirements and formulation of mitigation measures with project-assigned ES personnel, engineering leads, construction supervision/management and onsite ES&H representatives during construction.
• Participates in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/subcontractors to advise them of environmental requirements that may affect project design, schedule, and cost.
• Responsible for drafting revising and maintaining Environmental Compliance Plans, Construction Environmental Control Plans (CECP), project specific mitigation plans, environmental awareness training programs, and technical reports, environmental reporting dashboards.
• Provides recommendations and input for revising ES procedures, work processes, and other quality improvement measures. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental management and 5+ years of relevant construction experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced knowledge in a field of science, environmental engineering, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of environmental sciences/engineering systems, principles, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of US Federal (and preferably Texas State) national and international environmental laws/regulations and regulatory/resource agencies’ permitting processes and responsibilities,
• Detailed knowledge of industry standards for environmental compliance, and best management practices for minimizing potential environmental impacts during project execution.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction systems, methods, and work processes.
• Knowledge of construction planning, estimating, procedures, and execution.
• Experience in managing and/or providing technical oversight of environmental subcontractors or consultants in a construction environment.
• Experience in environmental monitoring and compliance inspection during construction.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste management, erosion and sediment control methods, and restoration techniques.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s organization structure, functions, and administrative procedures.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of Bechtel standard computer applications.
• Bachelor of Science degree in life sciences (e.g., biology, ecology, forestry) or physical sciences (e.g., geology, meteorology), or environmental engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Prior practical work experience in office settings (e.g., managing environmental programs, budgets and staff) and field environments (e.g., construction execution and/or operating facilities) performing the responsibilities listed above.
• Intermediate communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Spanish/English Communications skill is preferred

Additional Information:

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule if required, including, but not limited to nightshift or split shift. This position has a work scope that includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task. 

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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