Environmental Specialist

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

The Environmental Specialist will be responsible for ensuring environmental regulatory compliance at both Pinellas & Hillsborough, FL, Thermomechanical Treatment (Waste to Energy) Facilities (TTF).

This position will support the South Region Environmental KPIs through direct contact with site maintenance and operations teams, reporting directly to the Facility Managers. This individual will utilize the root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving report (PSR) process to drive Environmental KPI results and report through the Area Environmental Manager and South Region Environmental Director.

This individual will be well versed with Title V Air permit regulations, and the enforcement of permit conditions on a day-to-day and long-term basis. In addition, the position is the primary environmental contact between client-owner, FDEP, & regulators. Must be knowledgeable of general facility environmental operations along with air pollution control system operations and Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems. The Environmental Specialist will assist in coordinating/monitoring/reviewing compliance testing and regulatory reporting.

The Environmental Specialist will support facility management and site personnel in the continued operation of the facility in compliance with all regulatory procedures, including federal and state environmental regulations, production schedules, output requirements, and contractual obligations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under limited supervision, the Environmental Specialist supports the company, regional, and corporate programs and administering policies and procedures developed to prevent, eliminate, control and reduce work-related hazards and maintain environmental responsibility: Reporting to the Pinellas & Hillsborough Facility Managers, and supported by the Area Environmental Manager and South Region Environmental Director. The duties will include:

EXPECTATIONS:

• Oversee environmental compliance for the Pinellas & Hillsborough TTFs, located in FL.
• Prepare all reports for federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.
• Analyzing CEMS emissions data and writing technical notification reports.
• Maintaining PSD and Title V operating requirements, and completing all associated Monthly,
• Quarterly, Semi-Annual, and Annual emission reports.
• * Liaison with client-owner and/or environmental regulators for audits and inspections.
• Maintain any Reworld internal reporting standards (Environmental Management Information System, root cause analysis reports on exceedances, weekly walkdown reports, inspection reports, etc.).
• Initiate RCAs/PSRs as needed to drive Environmental KPI performance.
• Presentations to staff, visitors, the client/owner, and regulators.
• Proactively work with operators to resolve and prevent environmental issues, developing facility environmental procedures and training.
• Deliver and complete environmental projects.
• Maintenance of key environmental records and documents.
• Actively participate in environmental associations and community engagement.
• Coordinate with facility/contractors to complete permit-required activities: Annual Stack Testing, Quarterly CEMS Audits, Quarterly GHG Audits, residue testing, etc.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the client-owner environmental department.
• Assists vendors or contractors when addressing environmental systems, i.e. cylinder gas audits, annual performance tests, ash sampling, stormwater, etc.
• Functions as a proficient environmental/regulatory specialist working within the limits of environmental permitting and compliance issues for Company operations.
• Provides technical assistance and training to facility operations to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and/or company environmental regulations.
• Expected travel: Regular rotation between both locations, roughly 30 miles from each other, minimal other travel <5%.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years experience in the environmental field; especially the air (or solid waste) field.
• A working knowledge of FL state environmental regulations and federal environmental regulations in air is required (waste and water is a plus).
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrate ability to work creatively within the regulatory framework.
• Strong computer, technical, and writing skills are needed.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
• Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
• Consistently work in various weather conditions

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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