Description
SUMMARY
Terra-Gen is a growing renewable energy developer and operator, with most of its facilities located in California. Reporting to the Environmental Compliance Manager, this role will focus on supporting the implementation of compliance programs and procedures while providing environmental compliance assistance to the EHS, construction, and operations teams.
This ideal person is reliable, organized and detail-oriented with strong communication skills. They can follow direction and complete tasks thoroughly and efficiently. The right individual thrives in a field environment but also is comfortable completing administrative tasks on-time to maintain records and compliance, ensuring Terra-Gen's activities comply with environmental regulations and internal standards.
The ideal candidate possesses a basic understanding of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations and is energetic, self-motivated, and eager to grow and develop in the field of environmental compliance.
This role is full-time and will be based out of a Mojave field office and include both office-based and field-based work. This individual will make day trips to the projects to support compliance activities. The individual needs to be located within driving distance to Terra-Gen projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned, as needed)
- Understand and assist in the implementation of environmental compliance programs for each project to meet local, state and federal permitting requirements.
- Complete tasks required in environmental compliance plans and policies.
- Assist in preparing materials for environmental training initiatives and maintain attendance records.
- Conduct routine internal site inspections to monitor compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and company policies.
- Collect and document field data in accordance with established protocols.
- Identify, report, and escalate potential environmental risks or instances of non-compliance.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of compliance activities, including inspection reports, permits, and sampling data.
- Assist in preparing and submitting regulatory reports to local, state, and federal agencies.
- Monitor, track and manage deadlines for environmental permits, reports, and inspections.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE
- At least 1 year of experience in environmental and regulatory compliance
- Field-based experience in the renewables industry, preferred
- Basic knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance practices, preferred.
- Experience conducting and participating in environmental field-based inspections and audits.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Excellent written & verbal communication
REASONING ABILITY & DECISION-MAKING SKILLS
- Proficient in identifying potential problems and escalating to management.
- Ability to develop written or verbal corrective action plans focused on resolving potential issues.
- Problem solving skills using modern approaches.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Valid CA driver’s license with excellent driving record (required)
- Certifications in other environmental compliance programs (i.e. QSP, HAZWOPER, etc.) (preferred)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to comfortably lift up to 50lbs and ability to maneuver in steep grades and muddy conditions.
- Regular travel to projects (approximately 25% of the time) and potential overnight stays
- Personal vehicle may be needed for regular field visits (Mileage reimbursements based on the current federal mileage rate)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to conduct field work in challenging terrain and/or during inclement weather, often independently.
Terra-Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with federal, state or local requirements such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Employees must be authorized to work in the US and employment is contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization, as detailed on Form I-9.
Terra-Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
The posted compensation is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This salary range may also be modified in the future, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.
