Environmental Health and Safety Engr / Sr Environmental Health and Safety Engr, Des Moines, Iowa

Job Description:

The environmental health and safety engineer is a professional position responsible for the analysis, development and recommendations for various projects and responsible for managing the facility environmental health and safety program. The environmental health and safety engineer will be responsible for regulatory compliance, training, engineering design and operational consulting support. Duties include reporting to, direct contact with and coordination with regulators, consultants and others affected by or having responsibility for activity at the site. Supervise select hourly employees on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring the facility complies with company, federal, state and local regulations and reporting matters for compliance and Environmental, Health and Safety requirements. Advise plant management of the impact of proposed regulations and develops potential compliance strategies. Maintain complete records and filing system for ready retrieval. (50%) Prepare all required compliance reports for submittal to regulatory agencies. Compile information and submit reports for continuous emissions monitoring as well as for air, water, wastewater or waste reporting requirements. Prepare corporate reports including environmental monthly emissions report, monthly compliance reports and responses to corporate safety, environmental, and compliance audits. (20%) Monitor the Saranac Power Partners, L.P. facility to ensure all safety procedures are current and being followed as designed. Annually update Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) required safety programs. (10%) Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. (5%) Develop environmental management systems to effectively manage the limitations and restrictions imposed by operating permits. (5%) Provides new hire safety training and is responsible for developing and training on a monthly safety meeting topic. Responsible for maintaining records and documentation (environmental, safety). (5%) Monitor plant outage activities (8 to 12 hours per day - 7 days per week during scheduled and unscheduled outage and shutdowns). Label and monitor hazardous materials/waste in compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Coordinate annual and semi-annual CO2 fire systems and fire extinguisher services. Maintain and update minimum personal protection equipment (PPE) standards for field activities. Maintain specialized respiratory protection equipment. (0-5%) Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental sciences or physical sciences. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) Four to six years of related work experience in environmental and safety compliance. Must have completed the OSHA 511 Basic Course in General Industry and the OSHA 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety & Health Standards for General Industry. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work with others effectively in a diverse working environment. Effective oral and written communication skills to transmit information accurately and understandably in group settings. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with government agencies, trade groups and other industries. Computer skills including competency with spreadsheets, word processors, presentation tools and other various programs; or a demonstrated ability to learn such skills. Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Possession of professional registration or certification is a plus. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

About Us:

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company’s portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

About The Team:

At BHE Renewables, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Job Info

Job Identification: 10000824

Posting Date: 05/02/2024, 11:18 PM

Apply Before: 05/16/2024, 06:18 AM

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: 4299 NW Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US 24712 192 AVE NORTH, Cordova, IL, 61242, US

Salary Range: $85,500 - $115,500

Business: BHE Renewables, LLC

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