Environmental Site Inspector

Ash Landfill Site Inspector

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)

Responsibilities:

• Field technician/analyst to oversee environmental compliance and construction at coal combustion residuals (CCR) landfills in the state of MI.
• Landfills are located near Muskegon, Holland, Bay City, and Monroe, MI .
• Two landfills are still open and operating, the others are closed, but have a 30-year post closure monitoring period.
• This position will oversee and ensure our contracted entities are completing compliance obligations related to maintenance, monitoring, inspections, surveying, and other engineering support.
• Additionally, this position will be expected to develop and maintain records, and support report development.
• At active landfills, oversight of closure work and new cell construction may be required, and reporting progress to the Landfill Program Manager.
• The candidate will also assist in quality assurance by auditing the activities of our 3rd party Engineer as they complete inspections, surveying, sampling, testing, etc. and reporting in a format acceptable to the agency having jurisdiction.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required, an Associate degree in a Technical/Construction field is a plus. Prefer 3 - 5 years relevant experience in a similar role.
• A fundamental and working knowledge of the State of Michigan Part 115 landfill regulations as well as general landfill operation, construction, and maintenance is required.
• Candidate must be able to read and interpret civil and environmental drawings and related construction documents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Candidate must be able to prioritize and deal with multiple activities on a daily basis.
• A general understanding of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) CCR rules (2015 & 2024) is preferred.