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Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated

Environmental Specialist

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated, Poland, New York, United States

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come. This position is subject to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regulations at 10 CFR Part 810 (Part 810), which govern the transfer of hardware, materials, and technology to support the construction and operation of commercial nuclear power plants overseas.

Job Summary: In this role, you will integrate environmental requirements into large-scale project planning documents, permit applications, design criteria, construction plans, schedules, and subcontract documents. You will provide input on bid decisions, identify new approaches, conduct inspections, and participate in emergency response. Your work will help reduce adverse environmental impacts of Bechtel projects.

Major Responsibilities:

Facilitates execution of the environmental component of an ESH Program inclusive of technical and administrative aspects.

Helps prepare and implement Environmental Management Plans, associated environmental plans and procedures, and training program.

Provides input to Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Subcontracts, Commissioning, and other groups to assure that environmental requirements and mitigation are integrated within project planning and execution.

Interprets and integrates environmental requirements in proposals, planning documents, risk assessment, and program execution.

Researches moderately complex issues and regulatory requirements, performs studies and environmental assessments, and prepares documentation and reports.

Provides support and guidance for environmental permitting, risk assessments, audits, and reviews involving site conditions, natural resources, cultural resources, and communities.

Helps establish emergency preparedness and performs incident investigations.

Participates in, or leads, meetings with customers, team members, subcontractors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders.

Conducts inspections and environmental monitoring and sampling to identify risks, evaluate mitigation measures and corrective actions, and assess compliance with contract, regulatory, project, and Bechtel requirements.

Provides guidance and assistance regarding bid proposals and contract requirements, environmental mitigation, permit conditions, sustainability concepts, and protection of environmentally sensitive areas, species, and communities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Environmental Regulations and Compliance: Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental laws and how they apply to construction activities.

Environmental Management Systems (EMS): Familiarity with ISO 14001 principles, environmental monitoring, and reporting procedures.

Construction Site Practices: Knowledge of construction processes, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management (SWPPP), and waste management practices.

Sampling and Monitoring Techniques: Skills in soil, water, and air sampling, as well as noise, dust, and vibration monitoring methods.

Data Analysis and Reporting: Ability to compile environmental monitoring data, interpret results, and prepare compliance reports or corrective action plans.

Attention to Detail: Critical for identifying and documenting potential environmental impacts.

Communication Skills: Ability to coordinate between construction teams, regulatory agencies, and environmental consultants.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Skilled at resolving environmental compliance issues in real time during construction activities.

Safety and Risk Awareness: Understanding of construction site safety and environmental risk mitigation measures.

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