Environmental Specialist - Water & Waste, Pipeline Operations

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position:

Environmental Specialist, Water & Waste (Pipeline Operations)

Located:

Lake Charles Office

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Environmental Specialist, Water & Waste (Pipeline Operations) located in Lake Charles, LA

Summary

The Environmental Specialist, Water & Waste (Pipeline Operations) must have a working knowledge of federal (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)), Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations for solid waste, hazardous waste, and universal waste, as well as Department of Transportation regulations for hazardous materials. In addition, must have working knowledge of Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) regulations.

This position supports the water and waste operational compliance program across pipeline operating assets, including but not limited to; mod yards, compressor stations, and operating pipelines. This role includes monitoring water quality and agency reporting, SPCC and SWPPP implementation and maintenance, managing wastewater discharge, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, Louisiana, and Texas regulations, and training site personnel on water and waste management practices. This role reports to and supports the Environmental Director in covering compliance across active pipeline operating assets.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities​

• Make regulatory waste determinations and prepare waste profiles for wastes generated at VGLC and other assigned pipeline assets, including obtaining representative samples and laboratory analysis as needed
• Ensure satellite and central accumulation areas for hazardous waste are managed in compliance with RCRA, LDEQ, and TCEQ regulations
• Ensure used oil is managed in compliance with RCRA, LDEQ, and TCEQ regulations
• Ensure solid waste is managed in compliance with LDEQ and TCEQ regulations
• Conduct inspections of all waste management areas at assigned facilities, including contractor-generated waste management activities
• Schedule off-site transfers of waste and used oil, including preparing uniform hazardous waste manifests, DOT hazardous materials shipping papers, and other required waste management documents
• Prepare required reports and other documents to LDEQ, TCEQ, and USEPA
• Maintain records required to demonstrate compliance with applicable waste management regulations
• Assist in implementation of hazardous waste contingency plans and waste minimization plans
• Prepare and provide training to staff with waste management and water responsibilities across assigned pipeline assets
• Assist the Environmental Director with meetings and other interactions with LDEQ, TCEQ, USEPA, and other regulatory agencies
• Research federal, LDEQ, and TCEQ regulatory requirements as needed
• Conduct internal audits of waste management activities
• Conduct water sampling for stormwater and wastewater as required
• Fulfill required recordkeeping and reporting requirements
• Implement, update, and maintain SPCC Plans across assigned pipeline operating assets
• Implement, update, and maintain SWPPPs across assigned pipeline operating assets
• Conduct inspections of water management systems and infrastructure at assigned facilities, including permit and plan requirements
• Conduct potable water sampling as required

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or similar education
• Experience: 4+ years in industrial facilities as a water/waste environmental professional
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), LDEQ, and TCEQ hazardous waste regulations
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing
• Good communication skills
• Must be able to work in hot and humid environments, outdoors, and lift 50 pounds
• Computer knowledge including Apple Mac, Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, Project & PowerPoint
• Willingness and ability to travel to pipeline operating assets across Louisiana and Texas
   

Work Conditions

• Job is performed in an office / mod yard / pipeline field environment
• Regular travel to pipeline operating assets across Louisiana and Texas Gulf Coast
• Subject to drug & alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Venture Global LNG

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.