Planning Coordinator Intern

Field Environmental Coordinator

We are a transportation service company, headquartered in Portage, Michigan, and incorporated in 1952. We operate 700 miles of active steel pipeline, connecting Chicago refineries to terminals in Michigan and Northwest Indiana, moving over 350,000 barrels or 14.7 million gallons of refined products daily. We deliver the products that fuel the nation.

We do not own the product we ship; we're a transport vehicle like UPS or FedEx for packages. The Federal Government regulates the tariffs we charge to transport products between origins and destinations.

Why Should You Work with Us?

• We hire for the long term and invest in your success.
• We offer an outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with company matching and additional company contribution after one year of service.
• Excellent compensation.
• Low employee turnover rate.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k)
• Employee Recognition Programs

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The role involves collaborating with various departments, agencies, and third-parties to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations, upholding our Core Value of Environmental Protection.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify, interpret, communicate, and maintain requirements for applicable environmental regulations.
• Provide compliance support to field sites, including analysis of air regulations, applicability determinations, air permit consultation, waste (RCRA), and water.
• Train and support Operations personnel in the use of tools and site-specific environmental requirements.
• Update and steward the Waste Management Plan, providing regulatory interpretations, guidance, and assistance with implementation.
• Administrate the requirements of the Waste Management Plan, including storage, disposal, labeling requirements, scheduling waste disposal activities at WPLCo facilities, tracking waste shipments from cradle to grave, securing and managing funding for environmental projects.
• Participate in field project planning and execution to ensure tasks related to environmental review/permitting at local, state, and federal levels are integrated into project plans and permits acquired and implemented in the field.
• Manage historic and current remediation sites to advance toward site closure by working with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Develop and implement compliance plans to drive compliance and efficiency, focusing on pollution prevention and emissions/waste minimization.
• Lead the organization toward achieving flawless environmental performance by adhering to regulations and best practices in company-driven projects and routine activities.
• Maintain and enhance federal, state (IL, IN, MI), and local agency relationships, emphasizing environmental review and permitting processes.
• Perform periodic field walks, informal audits, and field verifications to validate current performance of assigned units.
• Participate in internal and external regulatory assessments.
• Ensure compliance with company air permits, SPCC Plans, NESHAP, SWPPP, or other permits acquired by the company.
• Steward internal compliance checklists to ensure environmental compliance on company-led projects.
• Fugitive Emissions Tracking and Compliance Assurance.
• Submit annual environmental compliance reports, such as SARA Tier II, RCRA, and MAERS.
• Review physical and operational changes using systematic methods or best practices to ensure compliance with air, waste, and water regulations, including air permit requirements.
• Regular attendance.

Education, Prior Work Experience, and Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field preferred.
• Five years of professional environmental services work experience.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Thorough understanding of environmental science and OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to work with customers, shippers, and third-party contractors.

Physical Environment/Working Conditions:

• Occasional work in a field environment.
• Occasional work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently reaching for and gripping objects.
• Frequent sedentary position.
• Frequent telephone use and reading.
• Frequent use of office equipment.

Other:

• Access to proprietary/sensitive information.
• Location: Portage HQ.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity in conformance with all applicable laws and regulations. Preemployment drug testing applies to all selected candidates.