Environmental Technician Jobs in New Mexico

Job Title: Environmental Technician Internship Company: BHP Billiton Location: Farmington, NM Description: Company: BHP Billiton Job Title: Environmental Technician Internship Jobid: bhpbilliton-604407 Job Location: Farmington, NM, 87499, USA Description: Environmental Technician Internship Job number: 604407 CSG: Coal Business / Project: New Mexico Coal Job type: Intern / Vacation Work Location: US - New Mexico - Farmington Description: BHP Billiton New Mexico Coal has excellent opportunities for Summer Environmental Technicians. BHP Billiton is a global natural resources company operating surface and underground mines in Northwest New Mexico. Vegetation sampling and monitoring on reclaim and native plant communities Enter and evaluate vegetation data Conduct rill and gully surveys to evaluate erosion Collect air and water quality samples Use GPS to map re-vegetation areas, erosion control structures, etc. Assist with environmental permits Required Prerequisites: Students pursuing a degree in environmental engineering, range science, botany, conservation biology, natural resource management, or other related field. Course work or field experience in plant identification and vegetation sampling is preferred. Ability to work in summer heat consistently for 6 to 8 hours a day. Work effectively in a team environment and have good planning and organization skills. As permitted by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, Section 703, Qualified individuals who are American Indians will be afforded preferential treatment in hiring for this position BHP Billiton, New Mexico Coal is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer Advertised: 8 Dec 2009 Mountain Standard Time Closing date: 31 Mar 2010 4:00pm Mountain Standard Time BHP Billiton has an overriding commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Job Title: Safety, Health, and Environmental Specialist Company: Sud-Chemie Inc. Location: Belen, NM Description: Süd-Chemie Performance Packaging., a global leader in active, smart and protective packaging products for a diverse array of industries and applications has an immediate opening for a Safety, Health, and Environmental Specialist to be based at our location in Belen, NM just outside of Albuquerque. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to join a world class organization.   SUMMARY:        Responsible for implementing company SHE programs to ensure safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible work environment, and in coordination with the SHE Manager, develops SHE programs, SHE Management System, and SHE training materials for the Belen manufacturing site.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:   Performs incident investigations to identify causes and corrective actions aimed at preventing recurrence. Ensures compliance with site wastewater permit requirements and other applicable environmental regulations. Prepares job safety analyses to identify potential hazards and develops necessary abatement alternatives in collaboration with site management in such areas as material handling, PPE, ergonomics, etc. Formulates site-specific safety and environmental policies and procedures to compliment SCI policies and in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA, FDA, and EPA rules and regulations. Acts as liaison with outside emergency response personnel and Company. Reviews proposed equipment and process changes for potential impact to SHE performance and compliance. Compiles and submits reports required by management and regulatory agencies. Devises, supervises, and coordinates training programs or media used by supervision, which will increase proficiency in safe and environmentally correct practices and promote safety consciousness, including new employee safety orientation. Maintains SHE files and records. Performs studies and analyses of industrial accident and environmental release causes and hazards to health for use by Company personnel and outside agencies. Serves “on call” 24 hours a day for emergency response. Consults with all departments on design and use of equipment, shops, fire prevention and safety and environmental programs for this facility and the facility in Colton, California. Inspects or tours organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, and recommends corrective or preventive measures where indicated. Keeps managers and employees alerted as to the hazards and regulatory violations of working with toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals, and any other hazardous substances. Identifies less hazardous chemicals which can effectively replace more hazardous substances in plant processes, and assists in the implementation of those chemicals Manages drug detection program, including response after accidents and near accidents. Represents the organization in community or industry safety and environmental groups and programs. Handles plant security, system maintenance, and access codes.  Certifies that EPA regulations are met or proves that the plants are in compliance (may include, ground water, soil contamination, air pollution district permits, reporting and compliance) Performs other related duties as required.   QUALIFICATIONS:    Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in a relevant discipline Minimum of five years of hands on experience leading Safety, Health, and Environmental initiatives within a manufacturing environment Must be proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, PPT, and Word; knowledge of Computer Based Training and SAP would be highly preferred but not required Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables Must be highly organized with the ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously Must be very flexible on work hours with the ability to thrive in a team oriented environment Must be able to work effectively with little or no supervision Must be able to handle stress and consistently meet deadlines Certified Safety Professional or Industrial Hygienist (a plus) Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) (a plus) Süd-Chemie Inc. offers excellent salary, bonus, benefit, and relocation packages. Equal Opportunity Employer. To be considered for this position all applicants MUST go to https://sudchemie.tms.hrdepartment.com in order to apply. Req. Code : 92 Division/Department : Sud-Chemie % of Travel Required : 0-10% Skills : Engineering -> Environmental

Job Title: Environmental Specialist Company: BHP Billiton Location: Farmington, NM Description: Employer Information About BHP Billiton BHP Billiton is a global resources company operating both surface and underground mining facilities in Northwest New Mexico, with 8+ Million tons per year surface mine and 7.5+ Million tons per year longwall mine. Safety is key at BHP, and all duties must be conducted with a safe attitude and comply with all applicable safety regulations. View all our jobs Job ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate may be responsible for one or more of the following programs: • Demonstrate and support the Vision, Mission and Core Guiding Principles and BHP Billiton Charter. • Strive for a zero harm workplace. Model the 5 distinctive behaviors and Sustainable Development Policy. • Ability to manage and coordinate special projects that may include preparation of environmental assessments (EAs), environmental impact statements (EISs), § 404 permit applications, and national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) applications. • Develop technical positions for presentation to various federal, state, tribal, and local agencies. • Plan and budget annual budgets for special projects. • Ensure that company activities comply with federal, state, tribal, and local requirements including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Endangered Species Act, Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Air Act, Surface Mining Control & Reclamation Act (SMCRA), and National Historic Preservation Act. • Assist in maintaining our certified ISO 14001 program and support our Sustainable Development Policy. • Develop and maintain effective communication across New Mexico Coal and external stakeholders including (OSM, ACOE, MMD, BLM, NMED, Navajo Nation EPA, and US EPA). • Provide support and collaborate in a dynamic multi-discipline environmental department including reclamation, wildlife, archeology, air, water, waste management, regulatory compliance and community interactions. 2nd Position for Environmental Specialist - Hydrology Demonstrate and support the Vision, Mission and Core Guiding Principles and BHP Billiton Charter. Strive for a zero harm workplace. Model the 5 distinctive behaviors and Sustainable Development Policy. Manage the surface and groundwater hydrology program by overseeing field-monitoring, collection, analysis, and interpretation of hydrologic data. Develop technical positions to justify permit revisions to the regulatory agencies. Interpret and communicate analytical data. Plan and budget annual hydrology program. Manage laboratory services agreement for hydrologic monitoring and QA/QC program. Ensure education and compliance with surface and groundwater permits including SMCRA and NPDES Knowledge of 401, 402, 404 permitting. Knowledge of surface hydrologic processes and use of soil loss models (e.g., SEDCAD and RUSLE) and design of reclamation drainages using a geomorphic approach. Also knowledge of groundwater modeling a plus. Manage hydrology data using Arc-GIS and Envirosys (environmental database) programs, data entry and management for technical programs, permitting, and reporting. Assistance with maintaining ISO-14001certification that supports our Sustainable Development Policy. Develop and maintain effective communication across New Mexico Coal and external stakeholders including (OSM, ACOE, MMD, BLM, NMED, Navajo Nation EPA, and U.S.EPA). Provide support and collaboration in a dynamic multi-discipline environmental department including soils, reclamation, wildlife, archeology, air, waste management, regulatory compliance and community interactions. NOTES: 2 openings. US Residents Only