Regulatory Technical Specialist

REGULATORY TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

ENTACT is a premier national provider of environmental, civil, and geotechnical construction services. We directly self-perform environmental remediation and geotechnical construction work, using in-house personnel and equipment resources. ENTACT’s roster is comprised of seasoned project managers, field engineers, technical and regulatory professionals, certified safety professionals, certified quality control managers, equipment operators, field mechanics, and technicians, with diverse capabilities and experience. Established in 1991, ENTACT has been consistently named to ENR’s “Top 200 Environmental Firms”, has been the recipient of numerous National Safety Council awards, and has successfully and safely completed over 3,000 projects. ENTACT has numerous regional offices and project sites across the United States. We are well positioned to serve our clients nationwide.

ENTACT is actively seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to join our team of professionals. This Regulatory Technical Specialist position supports ENTACT’s project field remediation activities and is an integral part of our industry leading project teams. This will be based in our regional office in Pittsburgh, PA.

Position Summary

The Regulatory Technical Specialist will provide technical and quality control support to our nationwide project teams on active project sites. Responsibilities include areas of field sampling/sample preparation, field quality control, handling of contaminated media, site investigation and remediation support activities and overall familiarity with site safety requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in research and reviews of regulatory requirements for CERCLA, RCRA and TSCA sites.
• Plan, lead, conduct and direct work in a safe and compliant manner.
• Perform waste characterization sampling activities in the field and coordinate with laboratories for proper sampling. handling, processing, pick-up and delivery.
• Review of chemical and geotechnical laboratory analysis results for soil, water and waste materials and summation of data in contrast to compliance requirements/regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of project permit applications, workplans and other associated plans.
• Participate in design and product specification review and assist in sourcing materials for bids and projects.
• Perform monthly audits of project field documents and procedures related to sampling activities and off-site shipments of waste materials.
• Assist in the development of final reports on completed projects along with operation and maintenance plans.
• Associate will be able to spend a minimum of 2 days per week in one of ENTACT’s regional offices. This will allow for mentorship and training with in-house Senior Regulatory and Technical Professionals.
• Associate will be willing to travel nationally to ENTACT’s project sites and accept field assignments as needed to support the execution of these projects.
  
  

Skills/Experience Required

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the environmental industry in a HAZMAT environment.
• Experience in coordinating with vendors and subcontractors such as drillers and laboratories to implement remedial action construction and site investigation activities.
• Experience with field quality control measures for construction activities and inspection and reporting procedures for Soil Erosion & Sediment Controls as part of a SWPPP/General Permit.
• Ability to maintain detailed field logs and develop accurate record documents for site activities, familiarity with GIS a plus.
• Strong research capabilities and technical writing skills in support of permit preparation/applications and work plan development.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science(s), Biology or Survey/Land Use Planning or a related field.
• HAZWOPER training is highly preferred but not required.
• Must have a valid driver's license with no driving restrictions which interfere with job requirements.
• Professional certifications a plus.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
  
  

Physical Demands/Visual Requirements

Physical, visual, and situational activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to communicate effectively with management, co-workers, vendors, both individually and in front of a group.
• Good reasoning ability and decision-making skills.
• Able to understand and utilize reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business.
• must be able to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Work requires the ability to hear normal conversation, see near objects, and speak clearly.
• Must have a normal sense of smell.
• Regular use of the phone, email, text, teams and computer for communication.
• Sitting for extended period.
• No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects may be required.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform such activities as viewing a computer, extensive reading, preparing and analyzing data and figures and decipher color.
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, and fax machines.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must be capable of working under physical stress conditions such as heat stress and cold stress during various weather conditions and potentially long workdays.
• Ability to climb stairs and/ or ladders to reach and work from elevated platforms.
• Ability to grip handrails/ ladders with both hands.
• Hot, cold and pressure sensitivity in hands and feet.
• Donning of varying types of personal protective equipment (PPE) as project requirements and conditions warrant. Minimum PPE includes steel toe safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection and hi-visibility safety vest.
• Working in loud or noisy environments.
• Ability to give clear and precise verbal and written instruction to all crew members including when under pressure.
• Match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
• See objects or movement of objects to one’s side when the eyes are focused forward.
• Hear the direction from which a sound originated.
• Must be able to walk on broken, unfirm, uneven ground.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Job success often hinges upon interpersonal communication and relationship development skills, and job tasks require frequent interchange, and successful completion depends in large part upon effective interaction and communication with others.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to safely travel by air, car, train or bus.
  
  

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions

Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job include:

• The terrain is rugged and may be difficult to navigate.
• Dusty and windy atmospheres.
• Confined spaces.
• Hot environments.
• Noisy work environments.
• Contaminated atmospheres (i.e. fumes, vapors, lead dust, H2S, etc.).
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment

• Different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be worn including, but not limited to hard hat, hearing protection such as ear plugs or muffs, eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles, face shield, etc., welders helmet, safety vest, various types of gloves including leather, Nitrile, latex, etc., steel toe boots, and various respiratory protection such as dust masks, half face and full face respirators, SCBAs, APRs, etc. may be required depending on site conditions. Respirator use will require the user to be clean shaven. Protective coveralls include cotton, Tyvek, fire retardant, chemical protective, etc.
  
  

ENTACT offers an excellent compensation package, bonus opportunity, company vehicle, health plan-medical, dental, vision, life, disability, sick pay per state law, and 401k.

Please send your resume to careers@entact.com or apply on-line at http://entact.com/careers/ .

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