Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Overview

Assist clients with environmental compliance, permits, assessments, and sustainability solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• impact assessment
• process design
• permit applications
• client compliance
• compliance assessments
• schedule management

Tasks

SME is looking for an EHS Specialist to join and grow our Environmental Compliance and Sustainability group. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated individual to grow and contribute to our company. The EHS Specialist will be responsible for assisting clients in achieving and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements, and supporting our clients’ sustainability initiatives. You will report directly to a principal of the firm and work alongside several senior engineers and scientists who are experts in the field. -Determining the environmental impact of facility operations, and -Designing pollution control processes. -Preparing environmental permit applications, -Working directly with clients to develop formal compliance plans, -Conducting multimedia compliance assessments, -Maintaining a high level of organizational skills to keep tasks on schedule, and

Requirements

• ehs auditing
• report preparation
• b.s. degree
• problem solver
• communication skills
• independent work

What You Bring

Because the EHS Specialist will work closely with SME’s multidisciplinary staff and frequently interact directly with clients, regulatory agencies, and the public, your strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) are important. At SME, we take pride in building and maintaining positive long-term relationships with all stakeholders. -Prior experience in EHS auditing of industrial facilities and report preparation. -Being an integral team member and problem solver who is adept at developing practical, cost-effective solutions that serve our clients well. -B.S. degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or similar. -Effective oral and written communication skills are essential. -Able to work independently and coordinate activities with team members.

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Benefits

SME is based in Cumberland, Maine, just north of Portland. Perfect for a balance of work and play, we are only minutes from ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, and mountains where you can conveniently access outstanding outdoor activities. If city life is more your style, the area offers fantastic shopping and dining options as well as a vibrant arts and entertainment scene. -Hybrid work schedule -Professional development and growth opportunities -100% company paid Medical, Life, and Long-term and Short-term Disability insurance -Annual company retreat, fall golf outing, regular social events, and more. -Paid vacation and sick time and 9 paid holidays per year -Annual contributions to the enrolled employee’s Health Savings Account (HSA) -Performance-based year-end bonuses. -Intraoffice groups including hiking, hockey, and running -Retirement plan comprising three components: a 401(k) plan with generous matching contribution; profit sharing; and a non-discretionary 3% of gross pay contribution. -Community involvement such as volunteer days and an SME sponsored road race team, and -Work-life balance

About Sevee & Maher Engineers, Inc.

-From a small consultancy to a multi-regional engineering practice, expanding to Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, and beyond. -Early expertise in landfill design, groundwater assessment, and hazardous-waste projects led to growth in municipal, industrial, and commercial site development. -Added civil engineering, stormwater permitting, water/wastewater design, and geotechnical testing, becoming a comprehensive resource for infrastructure challenges. -A patented 'packer-purge' well-development system showcases innovative technical solutions. -Projects include landfill construction, brownfields remediation, stormwater systems, utility infrastructure, industrial compliance, and expert testimony. -Blending hydrogeology, environmental, geotechnical, and wastewater expertise with client-focused service. -Regional reach across the U.S. and Canada includes government, residential, commercial, industrial, and renewable energy sectors.

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