Southwest Gas

Environmental Advisor

Carson City, NV

Full-time

$93,380-$140,070

About This Job

The Environmental Advisor is an individual contributor that provides environmental expertise and compliance oversight for the Company’s operating division(s) and/or Great Basin Gas Transmission Company. This position ensures all related environmental policies and procedures are implemented; serves as the primary liaison for environmental matters in each division and/or Great Basin through coordination with division points of contact; facilitates local environmental training; facilitates local environmental compliance audits; and coordinates with Corporate Risk Management and Safety on environmental support of the division(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

There are clear precedents and practices which the incumbent uses to determine how this job is performed. This position requires four or more years of relevant work experience. A related degree with significant subject matter experience is desired. Previous experience in compliance reporting and technical writing is required. Computer skills and experience with government reporting systems, as well as a working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations is preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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Serve as a division-based expert and liaison for environmental matters to ensure all related Company policies and procedures are implemented without gaps for each division(s) and/or Great Basin

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Responsible for overseeing division(s) and/or Great Basin environmental compliance activities related to both stationary facilities and linear pipeline facilities

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Implement performance based environmental compliance training plans to prepare and conduct local environmental training

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Implement, coordinate and facilitate local internal and external environmental and compliance audits and serve as the local area audit liaison

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Coordinate with Corporate Safety and Risk Management, Facilities, Internal Audit, and Operational Quality Assurance audit workgroups regarding issues involving environmental compliance

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Inform management of situations related to environmental requirements that could adversely affect the health and safety of employees or the public, or impact the Company

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Maintain a working knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act, the OSHA, and other federal, state and local environmental regulations

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Develop and maintain environmental compliance calendar(s) and/or other appropriate system(s) to ensure adherence with Company environmental policies and procedures

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Provide oversight and consultation to the division(s) for environmental studies, investigations, and mitigation of construction and maintenance projects

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Plan and assist with the acquisition and compliance maintenance of operational environmental permits including but not limited to air, spill prevention and response, and construction storm water

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Facilitate and perform, as necessary, inspections of Company facilities, operations, and equipment to access and ensure compliance with environmental policies, procedures, and regulations

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Interpret local government regulations to assist in developing and maintaining new and existing Environmental Policies and Procedures sections of the Operations Manual

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Assist, as necessary, with the data collection and reporting provisions for current state and federal required and voluntary greenhouse gas related reports

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Provide and coordinate written correspondence with environmental agencies regarding projects, permitting, compliance, data requests, and audit results

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Assess the acquisition, modification and/or disposal of existing structures to properly control environmental governance and liabilities

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Coordinate with appropriate Company departments on federal, state, and voluntary GHG data/information requests

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Ensure Company and Division records provide and maintain demonstrable compliance

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Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned

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Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

SALARY DETAILS:

Carson City: $93,380 - $140,070

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.