Job description

Job Title

Environmental and Regulatory Specialist

Company’s Basic Information

SunGrid Solutions Inc. is one of the world’s leading Renewable Power and Battery Energy Storage Solutions provider. The excellence we bring to our work and to our workplace recognizes SunGrid as a growing value-added partner globally.

Role Summary

The Environmental & Regulatory Specialist will act as a subject matter expert for all SunGrid’s environmental and regulatory needs and will report to the Corporate HSSEQ Manager along with a project-based reporting structure. This position will be site-specific (Houston Office) with less than 20% travel.

Location

• Houston, Texas, United States or Pasadena, California, United States, or New York, United States (remote)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintaining required permits, including timely applications and record submissions.
• Coordinating with consultants and regulatory agencies in maintaining all necessary environmental regulatory permits, including timely submittals and fee payments.
• Collecting data and conducting various environmental audits and inspection.
• Identifying opportunities for expansion of environmental compliance efforts.
• Establishing sequencing of environmental and regulatory permits for projects for the bidding, pre-construction, and construction phases.
• Staying current on environmental regulations via training and research.
• Defining and establishing when environmental and regulatory research and involvement are needed for projects.
• Developing and implementing SWPPPs, Tier I SPCC, and WPCP plans on a project-by-project basis.
• Developing training materials and conducting environmental awareness training necessary to update personnel on upcoming environmental regulatory requirements.
• Building relationships with local governments to ensure compliance.
• Collaborating with the HSEQ team to obtain environmental company goals.
• Strong understanding of the Clean Water Act and NPDES permits, SPCC plans, and solid waste management.
• Expert in identifying recordkeeping and reporting gaps and identifying industrial activities with the potential to impact the waters of the US and lead to soil contamination.
• Strong background in proper reporting and permit submittals, best management practices, good housekeeping practices, and remediation procedures.
• Excellent organization, time management, data management, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to anticipate and plan for potential risks and challenges before they arise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including creative solutions to complex. environmental challenges.
• QSP, QSD, and other stormwater training
• Well-versed in environmental standards & regulations applicable to the construction industry.
• Ability to perform fieldwork and collect and interpret data.
• Expert knowledge of environmental regulations and laws with a specialty in stormwater and wastewater.
• Proficient in data analysis software and Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, CRM, and Procore.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to communicate complex technical. information in an accessible and understandable way.
• Strong understanding of environmental science and sustainability principles
• Proven success in facilitating group discussions, including incident investigations & root-cause analyses.
• Previous experience implementing policies and procedures that are protective of the environment, personnel, equipment, and business interests.
• Flexibility & proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in environmental science, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or a science-related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in HSE-related roles, preferably in the Wind, Solar, or Industrial construction industries.
• Experience with Regulatory and Environmental affairs particularly in the Construction Industry with a heavy emphasis on electrical systems or environmental and regulatory disciplines.
• Experience working with an R&D program, new technology implementation, and/or a startup company.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• FDA regulations: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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