Environmental Technician - Preston

Who we are · For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. · Our Vision · Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revol ...

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Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About The Role

Position Description:

The Environmental Technician will be responsible for supporting regulatory compliance and implementing and maintaining environmental management systems and programs for air, solid waste and water regulatory requirements, under direction of the facility's Environmental Manager.

Work Location Requirement:

The selected candidate will be required to work on site daily at our Bristol, CT facility located at Reworld Bristol, 170 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT 06010, United States.

Responsibilities

EPA and Air Regulations - Maintains records and reports required under state and federal air regulations. Assists in renewal processes applicable to air permits and/or evaluation processes of same.

This position involves tasks such as:
performing environmental compliance assessments; documenting compliance status and making recommendations on corrective action required to achieve compliance; and providing guidance and training on managing compliance
Permits & Regulatory Correspondence - Developing appropriate compliance reports for review by the facility's Environmental Manager.

These reports include various monitoring programs including, air, ash sampling/handling, solid waste, wastewater, stormwater, spill plan, hazardous waste, and universal waste.

Data Integrity and Analysis - Working with facility staff, analyze compliance data, identify compliance trends, and propose local and systematic solutions to current and future compliance issues.

Regulatory Trend Updates - Monitoring regulatory changes affecting operations in the area(s) of responsibility and track emerging regulatory trends that may impact operations.

Program and Process Improvements - Improving overall existing environmental compliance programs, procedures and policies, recommending compliance software enhancements and integrating air quality compliance into overall company initiatives and efforts.

Supports maintaining the facility's Environmental Management Information System (EMIS).

Air Compliance Testing - Coordinating with all required staff, attending and/or supervising air compliance testing efforts at operating facilities and preparing reports and amendments as required under state and federal air permits.

Ash Sample Testing- Coordinates with corporate and facility personnel to plan and support ash residue testing. This includes the review and analysis of laboratory reports, providing and/or facilitating training, and processing samples.

Solid & Special Waste Programs – Working with Corporate and facility personnel to maintain compliance under the solid waste operating permit and special waste disposal authorization plan.

This includes reviewing shipment documents for completeness, QA/QC loads, filing relevant discrepancy paperwork and relaying any special characteristics to plant personnel regarding waste composition.

Position Requirements

The successful candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of related experience, to include knowledge of applicable government regulations, or a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Knowledge of air quality regulations, Title V permitting, emissions reporting, and federal/state/local air emissions is desired.

The individual must have strong written and oral communication skills, an ability to work cooperatively within the regulatory framework, and strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office applications.

Must be able to work in all locations within the plant, under extremes of hot and cold, and in areas of dust, noise and wet conditions.

Must be able to wear a respirator, climb a ladder to access equipment and work from heights using fall protection, lift heavy objects and other manual labor to including pushing, pulling, sweeping, and shoveling.

Reworld is a smoke free worksite.

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits.

The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range.

The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to:
experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $66, $87,900.00 USD. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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