Environmental Inspectors (Field Based)

ERM is hiring Environmental Inspectors to oversee environmental compliance during the construction phase of our client’s natural gas pipeline in Morgantown, WV.

This is a full-time (60 hours/week), limited-term role for a duration of 7 months starting in January 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Preparing and conducting environmental training for construction personnel.


* Conducting field inspections, monitoring and field survey work as directed.


* Interacting with and serving as a point of contact with agency officials, regulatory agency staff, landowners, contractors, clients and other project members and conducting required agency notifications.


* Reviewing and implementing project documents and providing direction, support and critical judgment on environmental compliance issues.


* Providing technical leadership, support and direction to field staff.  This includes the coordination of daily Environmental Inspector and Resource Monitor schedules and conducting morning construction meetings.


* Critically assessing environmental conditions in the field to evaluate potential environmental impacts from construction.


* Evaluating potential issues and concerns ahead of construction activities.


* Overseeing the proper implementation of mitigation measures.


* Conducting environmental sampling (hydrostatic test water, soil, etc.).


* Overseeing and verifying flagging of wetland boundaries, cultural and biological resources exclusion zones, refueling zones, etc.


* Inspecting and documenting compliance with a project's environmental requirements by preparing daily written inspection reports that provide up-to-date and consistent written and photo documentation of activities observed in the field.


* Participating in various construction meetings.


* Preparing documentation to support requests for variances from environmental permits.


* Evaluating restoration activities; and


* Performing additional tasks as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS:

The role of an Environmental Inspector requires meticulous oversight by highly skilled individuals stationed in the field throughout construction to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations.

Qualifications of individuals to be considered will include:


* BS or BA degree preferred, equivalent environmental inspection or monitoring experience, or a minimum of 6 years of relevant construction experience.


* 2+ years of environmental inspection, monitoring, or permitting experience specific to linear and/or other energy infrastructure projects.


* Natural Gas Transmission pipeline experience required.


* An understanding of construction (e.g., pipelines, power lines, compressor/pumping stations, gas storage fields, wind farms, solar facilities, offshore facilities) gained through field experience.


* Strong verbal and written communication skills.


* Strong negotiation and conflict resolution ...