Environmental Specialist

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.The Opportunity Reporting to the Manager, US Environmental Services, the Environmental Analyst will be responsible for developing and managing environmental programs and projects, including compliance reporting, waste & water sampling, permitting, assessing risks, planning, and implementing environmental projects and programs that ensure compliance with all federal and state environmental regulations, company policies, standards, and TC Energy procedures. The Environmental Analyst will support Corporate and Regional staff to set policy and procedures contained within the regional site environmental management plan and provide compliance support to pipeline assets as required.This position primarily supports TC Energy Facilities and projects throughout Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. The office reporting location will be at the Moline Field Office, The Tinley Park office or the Chicago office. A company vehicle will be provided with the position.What you'll doMaintain facility compliance with air, water, waste, remediation, wetlands, land use, and hazardous materials regulationsManage and prepare environmental data and reports for submittal to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies; SARA Tier II, Hazardous Waste, etc.Work with internal stakeholders, including US Environment, Corporate Governance, Project Management and Operations staff to ensure facility, regional, business unit and corporate goals are adequately communicated and properly implementedCoordinate corrective actions/work with internal stakeholders to ensure issues/concerns identified during routine site visits, Environmental Facility Reviews (EFR’s), Audits, compliance inspections, regulatory changes, or program/policy changes are adequately communicated and addressedIdentify, measure, monitor, and mitigate environmental risks and liabilities associated with TC Energy’s assets; performing integrated risk assessments/Environmental Facility Reviews to manage environmental issuesIn coordination with internal stakeholders, review and improve the current risk management model to better identify and quantify TC Energy’s environmental risksQuality control of reports and assessments of sampling work; assess results of previous sampling and remediation work and provide recommendation on go-forward plans required to meet regulatory and company expectationsMentor, train, and direct TC Energy personnel to ensure integrity of environmental data for the purpose of internal (e.g. scorecard) and external reportingManage and develop plans, permits, procedures for air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, storm water, wastewater, and asbestosLegislative Monitoring, gap analysis and risk assessment associated with new, proposed, or promulgated regulationsAssist with scheduling and participation in environmental incident investigations, inspections, and auditsPrepare reports as neededActively participate in joint Community Action Team (CAT)Other tasks as required.Minimum Qualifications Minimum 5 years of combined applicable academic training, certification, and related work experience (certification or accreditation in an environmental or scientific discipline)An accredited Bachelors or Masters of Science or Arts degree in an environmental science, planning, engineering, or related curriculum desired.Must have comprehensive knowledge of Clean Air Act, NPDES, SPCC and RCRADiverse knowledge in Environmental Regulations.Preferred QualificationsMust be able to multitask, maintain flexibility, travel and work independently with minimal supervisionHigh level of analytical ability to gather and evaluate complex information obtained from a variety of sourcesStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to make decisions and present recommendations where only general policies and procedures are available, requiring application of judgment and independent actionAbility to effectively interact at all levels of the organization and across all business functionsKnowledge and understanding of emerging issues both internally and externallyStrong skills in team work, conflict resolution and problem solvingA broad range of project management skills (planning, scheduling, budgeting and risk assessment, time management).*This position requires candidates to:Have and maintain a valid driver’s licenseProvide a driver’s abstract for reviewTravel to other company locations for facility environmental site support, emergency spill response, meetings, training, audits, and inspections which would involve some overnight stays away from homeThis position will require travel across borders and as such the candidate must be able to provide applicable documentation to this affect. To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture, and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid About our businessWe are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io for support. All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications. Learn moreVisit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social medial channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates. Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey. SummaryLocation: Chicago, IllinoisType: Full time