Environmental Field Project Manager [Remote]

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about air quality and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting Full-time career opportunity for you in the Santa Maria, CA area. 

Who are we?  We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions.  Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.   

We have over 90 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and approximately 3,500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.  

Job Type : Full-time 

Starting Compensation: $29-$32 per hour    

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:  

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career  

• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges  

• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues  

• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups  

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $29-$32 /hour, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography  

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage  

• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match  

• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance   

• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation  

• Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a key member of the LDAR team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:  

• Perform job duties onshore and/or offshore, utilizing a company vehicle and/or transportation by helicopter or boat 

• Day to day manager of the field compliance of the LDAR program and safety program. 

• Act as MAQS representative for the client as LDAR field manager 

• Responsible for field Quality and improvement of the LDAR program 

• Responsible for field compliance of the LDAR program 

• Perform all duties with integrity, safety and a professional mentality 

• Promote a positive work/team environment 

• Communicate all program deficiencies and improvements 

• Report all non-conforming work 

• Lead daily safety tailgate meetings 

• Lead weekly safety toolbox talks 

• Conduct safety assessments as outlined in the MAQS LDAR Safety Assessment Schedule 

• Conduct qa/qc assessments as outlined in the MAQS LDAR Quality Assessment Schedule 

• Conduct Operational assessments as outlined in the MAQS LDAR Operational Assessment Schedule 

• Ensure and complete comprehensive Job Safety Analysis at their jobsite and review JSA’s 

• Ensure employee compliance with all permit and sign in procedures for the site 

• Manage and maintain use all required PPE, supplies and equipment and assist Field personnel with requirements 

• Manage and maintain all inspections of equipment and hardware 

• Manage daily assignments of personnel on location 

• Ensure monitoring routes are prepared and ready for personnel 

• Manage, perform and review documentation of calibrations/calibration-precision/response time tests/drift checks of monitoring instrument 

• Ensure compliance of all required rules and regulations 

• Perform field assessments to ensure safety and compliance by technicians 

• Perform all required quality programs written in site and regional quality plans 

• Review monitoring data each day to ensure compliance 

• Review open leaks to manage deadlines and repairs 

• Ensure all team members are performing required tasks efficiently, accurately and safely 

• Provide updates and reports to managers 

• Provide data and or reports for client per requests 

• Perform, document and review LDAR inventory services project work 

• Document leak tag completely and accurately for all leaks found 

• Hang inventory tags and re-hang fallen inventory tags 

• Document and report any tag maintenance and inventory discrepancies found in the field 

• Document Management of Change and assist to maintain the accuracy of field inventories 

• Perform advanced repairs 

• Ensure job site is clean and free of any materials 

• Perform field inspections of additional LDAR services when required 

• Perform re-inspections and special non-routine inspections when requested 

• Assist field technicians with field and instrument issues when requested 

• Perform logistics of the site by transporting technicians to and from jobsites on nested locations 

• Conduct bid walks and assist in cost estimate and scope development 

• Assist in identification of rule, service/stream and scope applicability 

• Complete documentation and qa/qc of inventory projects in the field and in the database 

• Complete review of inventory discrepancies reported by field personnel and client 

• Ensure effective and clear communication 

• Participate in and lead training for career development, safety and maintaining required certifications 

• Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality and good judgement when dealing with sensitive company, personnel and client information 

• Perform any other duties assigned by client or project manager(s) 

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

Education Requirements 

• High School diploma or equivalent 

• Intermediate knowledge in LDAR related hardware and tools 

• Intermediate knowledge in applicable Federal, State and Local LDAR regulations 

Years of Experience  

• 1+ years minimum of LDAR experience 

• Offshore or military experience is a plus. 

• Experience leading a team. 

Systems   

• Proficient using Microsoft Office products 

• Proficient in LDAR database software programs 

• Proficient in LDAR related hardware and tools 

Licensures/Training Requirements   

• Valid Driver’s License 

• Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) card is required. 

• State/Region applicable Safety Council Training is a plus  

• Refinery Safety Overview (RSO) training is a plus  

• Man lift Certified is a plus  

• First Aid and CPR Certified is a plus 

Safety/Drug Screening   

• Capability to pass background checks and initial and random drug screening  

• Must be able to successfully pass a urine, alcohol, and hair drug test 

• Must be clean-shaven to ensure a safe and proper seal on essential PPE, such as tight-fitting respirators, while performing offshore work 

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work from heights  

• Ability to pass a fit test for a respirator 

• Responsible for participating in all safety training and assisting in safety procedures such as first aid, CPR, fire drills and emergency evacuation. 

Soft Skills 

• Detail Orientated 

• Possess strong problem-solving skills 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Communicate clearly and precisely 

• Demonstrate a strong ability to manage and supervise a team. 

• Ability to think and act strategically and proactively 

• Strong writing and presentation skills 

• Resourcefulness, flexibility, and resiliency to operate in a dynamic work environment 

Schedule/Essential Physical Functions Disclaimer as applicable   

• While performing the duties of this job, this position may require the individual to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.   

• Standby and on-call duty may be required, and the individual must be able to respond to the facility within one hour.   

• Must be willing to work on ocean sites up to 2-3 weeks at a time. 

• Must be able to work in extreme environments including cold, heat, wind, rain, and the open ocean 

• Must be able to pass a swing rope certification, which requires the physical capability to handle 2-3 times your body weight due to the centrifugal forces involved. 

• Position will require heavy physical exertion such as climbing stairs and ladders, carrying heavy equipment, and the possibility of working at heights or in confined spaces. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact View phone number on swooped.co or View email address on swooped.co for assistance.  

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are going to be blunt – the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced,  dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match made in heaven.  

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!  

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. 

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