Environmental Advisor - Operations

Description

• Oversee adherence to all applicable environmental and permitting requirements for projects during operations, including maintaining records of approvals, documentation sent to regulatory authorities, and audit reports
• Implement and manage the company’s EMS program, including annual reviews of the North America Environmental Management System (ISO 14001-based) and Environmental Policy for Operations
• Create and maintain the annual Environmental Compliance Audit Plan, master audit schedule, and tracking systems to monitor compliance across the fleet
• Prepare environmental reporting documentation for head office in Paris and provide technical advice to senior legal counsel to accurately interpret regulatory requirements
• Scope, contract, and oversee consultants and contractors for environmental and regulatory services. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to leverage expertise and deliver technical support for existing assets
• Manage post-construction environmental survey requirements, communicate with State/Provincial and Federal agencies, and provide training on environmental legislation, rules, and best practices
• Conduct environmental risk assessments through audits and due diligence for existing facilities, and develop proactive strategies to minimize risk based on monitoring program results

Requirements

• Ability to interpret complex environmental regulations, develop compliance strategies, and apply technical knowledge to ensure adherence across diverse programs and assets
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter confined spaces as required to complete environmental audits and due diligence tasks
• Ability to work around and with hazardous chemicals, taking all required precautions to ensure evolutions are completed safely and without injury
• Experience with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan compliance (including Notices of Termination), vegetation management for large solar sites, and post-construction monitoring programs related to birds, bats, wetlands, and wildlife preservation
• Deep knowledge of compliance strategies and processes for renewable energy assets, including familiarity with Tier II Reporting requirements and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plans
• This role requires attendance at a worksite as required to support projects
• Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal, and public speaking abilities for effective interaction with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Must be available to travel domestically / internationally up to 30% of the time, including the need for some overnight trips
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; for the ability to drive to site locations
• At least seven (7) years of operational and managerial experience in environmental compliance and business development within the energy sector, with strong project management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Environmental Science/Studies required; Master’s degree or equivalent professional license is a value add, but not required
• Expertise in U.S. and Canadian Federal, State/Provincial legislation, local bylaws, and policies governing renewable energy operations, emergency response, and remediation requirements

Benefits

• This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy
• This position consists of 30% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance