FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: Regional Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Compensation: $30 - $40 per hour, based on relevant experience
JOB SUMMARY: The Lead Environmental Inspector will lead a field team that provides environmental inspection and monitoring during the construction of utility-scale electrical transmission projects in Idaho, Nevada, Utah, or Arizona.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
Monitor and ensure compliance with National Pollutant Discharge System Permits
Supervise and train field staff
Field QA/QC of field staff work and weekly site visits
Coordinate and schedule field staff and sub-contractors
Attend regularly scheduled in-person meetings with the construction contractor and/or Federal agencies
Communicate with construction personnel to identify and implement appropriate corrective actions as needed
Conduct site assessments with field team to include tracking and reporting construction activities and completion of daily monitoring reports
Lead field meetings with stakeholders
Coordinate closely with Project Manager, construction contractor, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders on any issues that arise in the field
Document environmental incidents that may occur
Inspect fleet vehicles to ensure that they are clean and maintained in good working order
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, or related field or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in transmission line construction environmental monitoring
Current stormwater inspection certification consistent with Idaho, Nevada, Utah, or Arizona Department of Environmental Quality requirements or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of employment
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong writing skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system
Clear communicator, highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, and dependable
Ability to work long hours in potentially extreme weather conditions
Ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles on rough terrain
Competence using global positioning system units, maps, iPads, and submeter accuracy devices
Field experience and comfortability working on construction projects and around heavy equipment
Experience in leadership role
Ability and willingness to relocate to the project location
Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working in Idaho, Nevada, Utah, or Arizona
Experience working with State and/or Federal land management agencies
Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment
Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
