Environmental Scientist II

Environmental Scientist II Spire is seeking an Environmental Engineer or Scientist II to work in our tbd office. This position will be responsible for performing field inspections, permitting, waste disposal and remediation to support Spire's pipeline work and ongoing operation of natural gas facilities. Duties may include the following, as well as other responsibilities as assigned: Inspect Company facilities and projects for compliance of environmental and related regulations; provide recommendations for needed corrective or preventive actions. Perform reviews of projects flagged by Construction Engineering for environmental issues. Train Construction Engineering on environmental review process. Secure environmental permits and complete required regulatory submittals, especially USACE permits, permits requiring special certifications, and permits with longer timelines. Oversee consultants performing permitting functions. Manage and arrange disposal of new regulated wastes generated by the Company. Manage and/or conduct evaluation and remediation of former manufactured gas plant sites and odorant, petroleum or other remediation and risk mitigation sites. Track and prepare air permitting submittals. Oversee air permitting performed by consultants. Maintain knowledge of applicable environmental regulations. Read and interpret applicable environmental regulations especially state environmental agency, EPA and OSHA regulations having direct and/or potential impact on Company operations. Assist in preparing regulatory documentation and responses to environmental field incidents and employee questions or requests. Assist with regulated greenhouse gas data collection and reporting. Manage environmental projects. This includes bid proposal preparation, scheduling, oversight and budget tracking. Assist in developing and conducting environmental training Essential Characteristics: Customer-focused, teamworking and communicative Driven to take initiative and produce high-quality results Troubleshoots and solves problems Adapts to circumstances and needs Driven to advance and continue learning Strong ethics and integrity Dedicated to a safe work environment Excellent written and spoken communication skills Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in order to be productive with multiple concurrent tasks Energized by a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual's unique skills and perspectives Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people Effective active listening skills and a positive and can-do attitude Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Required Education (certifications, licenses): Bachelors degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or similar technical degree required. Industry certifications - EIT, GRIT, CEP, CHMM preferred Required knowledge, skill and abilities: General utility knowledge preferred Knowledge of permitting and regulatory environment required (Alabama or Missouri only) Minimum 2-3 years professional experience required Strong knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations and permitting processes Physical demands, environment and schedule: Shared office environment and field (Ongoing exposure to the elements and rough off-road terrain may occur.) Typically, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday Scheduled, periodic on-call duties for incident evaluation and response, as rotated through the department Overtime and/or travel will occasionally be required. Posting Requirements: We accept online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Spire Inc., and its subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Job Req ID: 11702 SPIRE LLC