Environmental Coordinator

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Project Overview:

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S.

This project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery next year.

The candidate may start in the home office in Reston, Houston or Cheyenne, Wyoming, as single status, to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate on a long-term assignment to Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position is contingent upon project award.

Job Summary:

An Environmental Coordinator helps develop and execute the environmental component of an ES&H program. This involves administrative and field tasks per established industry practices, procedures, and regulatory and Bechtel requirements. The position requires practical application of best management practices for managing environmental aspects of a project or facility. This position reports to the Project Environmental Manager.#LI-VB1

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports execution of the environmental component of an ESH Program inclusive of technical and administrative aspects.
• Assists development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans, associated environmental plans and procedures, and training program.
• Assists the integration of environmental requirements into planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Interprets environmental requirements and provides guidance on related tasks for program execution.
• Researches issues and regulatory requirements and prepares documentation and reports.
• Assists with environmental permitting, studies, risk assessments, and reviews involving site conditions, natural resources, cultural resources, and communities.
• Participates in emergency response and aids incident investigation and resolution.
• Assists in identifying stakeholders and resolving their concerns.
• Participates in meetings with customers, team members, subcontractors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Conducts inspections and environmental monitoring and sampling to help identify risks, confirm the effectiveness of mitigation measures, and assess compliance with contract, regulatory, and Bechtel requirements.
• Helps prepare data summaries, performance reports, technical reports, and presentations.
• Assists in the development of communication and training materials using diverse methods and media.
• Provides support for ESH team members and tasks, inclusive of all three ESH disciplines.
• Provides guidance regarding environmental mitigation, permit conditions, sustainability concepts, and protection of environmentally sensitive areas, species, and communities

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to research and comprehend organizational and regulatory requirements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing abilities.
• Computer skills for preparing presentations, data management, and report preparation.
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of environmental management, monitoring programs, principles, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and applicable agencies’ permitting processes and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, and subcontract work processes. 

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