Designated Operator Environmental Tank Specialist
$52,656–$87,906 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop scopes for field and office tasks, then safely implement projects including exploration, sampling, inspection, and technical support for aboveground and underground storage tank compliance. Provide quality oversight for AST and UST systems while overseeing installation, modification, removal, and operation. Coordinate testing, repairs, and contractor oversight with clients and enforcement agencies, ensuring adherence to Fire Code, NFPA, and California regulatory requirements. Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Requires STI SP-001 certification and ICC Designated Operator status. Based in Los Angeles, CA.
Required Qualifications
- 3 - 6 years of directly related technical experience
- STI SP-001 Aboveground Tank System Inspector Certification
- ICC Designated Operator
- Understanding of AST / UST fuel / petroleum storage tank components and systems (i.e., Healy, Bravo, Veeder Root, etc.)
- Consulting / permitting / regulatory compliance experience in California, particularly with local CUPA agencies, SCAQMD, CARB, and Water Board
- Act as a Designated Operator if needed, including preparation and delivery of training as well as inspections and documentation
- Working knowledge of Fire Code, NFPA, APSA, STI as it applies to fuel tanks
- Understanding of tank documentation requirements for Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBP) / California Environmental Reporting System (CERS)
- Oversight of tank installation, modification, removal, and operation
- Understanding of proper documentation required for USTs for compliance with Water Board and CUPAs
- Knowledge of Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure
- Ability to read and understand tank design drawings
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously and ensure quality is achieved on project deliverables
- Coordination of testing (i.e., SB989, monitoring certification) and repairs of tank systems with clients and enforcement agencies
- Contractor oversight
- Organizational skills to ensure proper consulting of priorities to clients
- Must have a positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks
- Ability to work independently as an integral team member, using knowledge of industry and/or professional guidelines and protocols to accomplish goals and objectives and solve problems of diverse scope
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Including Word, Excel, and Power Point
Desired Qualifications
- ICC Service Technician a plus
- 40-hour HAZWOPER a plus
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