Environmental Coordinator

The Environmental Coordinator will ensure that the project complies with all state and federal regulatory requirements, corporate environmental policies, best management practices and permitting requirements. This is a full-time salaried position.

Key Responsibilities

Safety

• Implement, model, and enforce Site Safety and Environmental Policies
• Lead and participate in risk assessments
• Fulfill assigned Incident Management or Emergency Response Team roles per the Ambler Crisis and Emergency Management Plan
• Ensure personnel receive task‑appropriate training with documentation
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with Environmental staff and contractors
• Identify, report, and address safety hazards; promote a culture of safe work practices
• Encourage reporting of hazards, near misses, and incidents
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings with Environmental staff and contractors
• Participate in weekly camp‑wide safety meetings
• Assist with safety audits of environmental operations
• Conduct and/or participate in incident investigations

Environmental Department Coordination

• Assist in routine environmental compliance activities including developing SOP's and environmental forms
• Collect and prepare samples for testing as a part of baseline and remediation data collection programs
• Create and deliver training presentations to onsite staff
• Monitor drilling operations; report and respond to environmental issues
• Design and install storm water control measures
• Communicate site environmental policies and best practices to camp personnel and contractors
• Direct spill prevention and clean-up
• Order department supplies and equipment, ensuring appropriate inventory is on hand for routine activities as well as critical response
• Manage necessary paperwork, documentation and reporting in an organized framework
• Manage/oversee the Environmental Database
• Manage, evaluate and write reports for baseline data activities
• Manage and coordinate with environmental contractors
• Develop plans and programs for environmental field operations
• Assist with permitting activities as needed, including reviewing and commenting on documents
• Assist in communication with NANA liaisons and the Upper Kobuk communities about environmental programs
• Leadership
• Directly supervise two environmental technicians, including performance management
• Assist with tracking, approving, and submitting employee time to payroll
• Participate in daily management meetings
• Model and maintain a culture of accountability and timely reporting of hazards or deficiencies
• Model and uphold a respectful workplace culture; address any incidents of harassment
• Provide recommendations to improve operations

Qualifications

Education and Training

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related field of study (environmental science/engineering, natural resource management, biology, ecology, hydrology, geology, etc.)
• Current HAZWOPER certification preferred
• Valid driver license required

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of ecological processes, hydrology, chemistry and mathematics
• Ability to accurately interpret regulatory language
• Abilities to both carry out the tasks of pre-determined programs and to make constructive suggestions regarding program adaptations and design
• Knowledge of sampling and data collection, analysis and reporting procedures
• Knowledge of spill prevention and response procedures
• Skill in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office suite
• Skill in troubleshooting and field repair of environmental equipment
• Knowledge of and ability to carry out safe remote operational procedures
• Ability to work tactfully with camp staff, contractors and visitors
• Ability to work independently and manage time in an effective manner
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
• Ability to take initiative in the case of an emergency
• Ability to follow and provide instructions effectively and in a timely manner
• Ability to work for long periods of time, perhaps 2–3 weeks at a time, in a remote location
• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively deal with several tasks simultaneously

Experience

• 3–5 years field experience working in an environmental science field, including project management, sampling, data analysis, program planning, and reporting
• Experience working on field studies in remote arctic conditions preferred

Physical Requirements

• Work time is split between field and office activities and ranges from sedentary activity to heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Field work requires the ability to traverse steep and uneven terrain with a load for long distances.

Working Conditions

• Required to remain on-site throughout rotation.
• A typical schedule consists of a 2‑week onsite, 2 weeks offsite rotation, 11 hours per day onsite, 8 hours per day offsite.
• Fieldwork is seasonal in nature, typically from May through September, with some winter field work as needed.
• Office work will continue year‑round.
• May be required to work in arctic conditions during the winter months.
• Travel to site may be via small aircraft or boat.
• Travel on site and surrounding areas is by four‑wheel drive vehicles, all‑terrain vehicles, snowmachine, and aircraft.
• Exposure to inclement weather conditions, including snow, rain, wind as well as extremely warm or cold conditions, is common.
• Will be subject to all Company policies, including drug and alcohol screening.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.