Environmental Compliance Inspector

Overview

Louisiana Bridge Builders (LBB) is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and approaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street.

Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more.

Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.

The Environmental Compliance Inspector (ECI) is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders through field inspections of all the environmental construction commitments and conditions of Environmental Approvals and permits required for the Project. The ECI will additionally assist the Environmental Compliance Manager (ECM) in tasks to support the Environmental Team, as directed.

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.

• Conduct inspections of storm water erosion controls on the project.
• Regulatory and permit compliance:
  Inform the ECM of the status of day-to-day compliance on the project relative to all federal, state, and local environmental laws, such as the Clean Air and Water Acts. This includes verifying that all necessary permits are in place before work begins and that all permits are tracked, and permit conditions are monitored.
• Site monitoring and inspections:
  Conduct site visits to monitor construction activities, erosion and sediment control measures, and other potential environmental impacts.
• Liaison and communication:
  Communicate compliance requirements with field staff and coordinate with various stakeholders on environmental matters, as directed by the ECM.
• Documentation and reporting:
  Maintain detailed records of environmental performance, including daily reports and logs, such as the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
• Training and guidance:
  Deliver training to construction personnel on environmental regulations, policies, and best management practices.
• Problem‑solving:
  Investigate environmental incidents and complaints and oversee, with ECM guidance, the implementation of corrective actions to resolve non‑compliance issues.
• Monitor, document, and report environmental compliance for the project.
• Report any violation of failure to comply with requirements to the ECM.
• Identify and implement corrective and preventative actions to ensure compliance.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers, public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
• Ability to use appropriate computer programs which includes having proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
• Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
• Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including overtime, as needed, to best serve the business operations. In addition, may include ability to work additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to maintain a valid and current driver‘s license.

At a minimum, the Environmental Compliance Inspector must have