Job Details
About Us
BerQ RNG develops, owns, and operates renewable natural gas ( RNG ) projects from waste sources such as agricultural waste, landfill gas and wastewater treatment gas throughout North America and sells RNG to various end users interested in a zero-carbon emission fuel source.
Our Mission is to accelerate the journey of decarbonization while transforming organic waste to renewable natural gas for a better tomorrow.
BerQ RNG contributes positively to the environment by beneficially using biogas generated from these waste sources that are otherwise being wasted. BerQ RNG has entered into an investment partnership with Lotus Infrastructure Partners to develop and acquire RNG projects in all stages, ranging from early development to operating projects. For more information on BerQ RNG, please visit our website at www.berqrng.com.
About the Job
The Environmental Specialist will provide technical and administrative support for the environmental compliance programs at BerQ s renewable natural gas ( RNG ) project sites. This position will lead the permitting, reporting, documentation and recordkeeping requirements of any required air, water and solid waste permits associated with BerQ s portfolio of biogas to RNG projects located on dairy farms, swine farms, landfills and industrial wastewater facilities.
The position requires regular interaction with internal project teams, requires leadership of project reviews and permit assessments, ability to apply for and obtain necessary environmental permits and approvals for renewable energy projects, and to ensure project compliance.
We are looking for a highly motivated team member with a strong background in environmental permitting and compliance on energy projects. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, exposure to environmental impact analysis regulations, and is comfortable working independently and in a collaborative team setting.
This position is Remote in Pittsburgh, PA
Responsibilities:
- Develop, update, and maintain compliance manuals necessary for the effective implementation of the environmental management systems at each project site
- Provide environmental technical oversight to field personnel to ensure compliance with permit requirements and applicable regulations is maintained at each site
- Coordinate the preparation of a range of written documents such as technical reports and plans required by site permits and regulations for internal use or submission to regulatory agencies
- Prepare, interpret, and submit environmental permit applications for renewable natural gas projects and prepare compliance reports associated with permits
- Coordinate with internal project teams, subcontractors, clients, including requesting project information, answering regulatory questions, providing recommendations, and completing field surveys
- Monitor and analyzes environmental policies and regulations that affect the company and advise management
- Act as environmental permitting and compliance subject matter expert
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Qualifications:
- 5 7 years of experience working on environmental permitting, compliance for a variety of energy-related projects
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels of the organization
- Strong self-starter tendencies and excellent organizational/task management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with regulators on project matters, permitting and related compliance
- Be a positive resource for the project team to guide proactive compliance
- Understand and communicate complex and sensitive concepts clearly, correctly and in a well-organized form
- Excellent analytical and interpretive skills and demonstrated problem-solving skills using sound judgment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong multi-tasking skills with interest in delivering results in a timely and efficient manner
- Experience building relationships in the energy industry and regulatory community
- Demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate technical documents and report
- RNG Experience preferred
- Ability to travel up to 25%
In addition to a collaborative and supportive work environment BerQ RNG offers:
Competitive salary
Annual performance incentive bonus opportunity
Comprehensive Medical, Dental health coverage for you and your family.
401k Retirement Plan with company match
Paid time off and holidays
A culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and opportunity for growth and development
BerQ RNG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a work environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. BerQ RNG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable Federal, state, and local laws.
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the US with no restrictions.
How to Apply:
Please send you resume and cover letter with the subject heading Environmental Specialist to ...@berqrng.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.