Chemical & Waste Management Specialist

Overview

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 46 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The Chemical & Waste Management Specialist serves as Pattern Energy’s corporate subject matter expert for chemical, compressed gas, hazardous material and waste management across operating facilities, construction projects and corporate offices in North America. The role develops and maintains practical programs, reviews chemicals before use, supports compliant waste characterization and disposition, manages the online SDS program and vendors, and translates jurisdictional requirements into clear site-level controls. This position partners with Operations, Construction, Workplace Operations, environmental teams and third parties to reduce risk, maintain regulatory readiness and improve environmental performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the corporate Chemical and Compressed Gas Management Program. Maintain the corporate program and related tools; review proposed chemicals and contractor products; assess human health, fire, reactivity, storage, PPE and disposal considerations; maintain approval criteria; provide technical guidance; support exposure or release investigations; coordinate current labels, SDSs, inventories and training content; and prepare Tier II and other applicable chemical regulatory submissions.
• Lead the corporate Waste Management Program. Maintain corporate waste management procedures, waste stream profiles, jurisdictional references and site planning tools; guide waste determinations, generator status, accumulation, labelling, storage and inspection requirements; review manifests and records; support agency audits and regulatory reporting; and resolve specialized disposal issues.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for chemical and waste management and lead program assurance and continuous improvement. Conduct program reviews, targeted audits and trend analysis; provide technical guidance; maintain KPIs and dashboards for chemical inventories, waste volumes, diversion, costs, overdue actions and regulatory submissions; develop corrective actions and track implementation.
• Complete other related HSE program duties, emergency support and cross-functional projects as assigned.
• Manage chemical and waste service providers and program systems. Administer KHA Online-SDS and associated data quality; support sourcing, due diligence and performance monitoring for waste vendors, carriers, laboratories and consultants; verify required licences and approvals; and maintain controlled corporate records.

Qualifications

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

Educational Requirements

• Degree or diploma in environmental science, health and safety, chemistry, engineering, hazardous materials management or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Required Work Experience

• 3 to 5 years of corporate HSE experience, preferably involving chemical, hazardous materials, waste or environmental compliance programs.
• Demonstrated experience with SDS review, chemical risk assessment, inventories, waste classification, manifests, regulatory reporting and inspections.
• Experience owning or supporting multi-jurisdictional chemical or waste programs and coordinating with field, corporate and third-party stakeholders.
• Renewable energy or industrial operations experience is preferred.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of WHMIS/GHS, OSHA Hazard Communication, RCRA, TDG/DOT and applicable Canadian and U.S. hazardous waste requirements.
• Chemical hazard assessment; SDS and label interpretation; waste characterization and generator-category analysis; and dangerous goods and hazardous materials shipping fundamentals.
• Experience with online SDS systems, EHS platforms, SharePoint, Excel and Power BI; KHA Online-SDS experience is preferred.
• Ability to conduct regulatory research, write and maintain programs, complete audits, manage data quality and support regulatory inspections or agency submissions.
• Relevant credentials or training such as ECO Canada EP/EPt, CHMM, CRSP/CSP, WHMIS, TDG or U.S. DOT are assets.

Additional Requirements

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, time-management and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills, including technical writing and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive regulatory obligations simultaneously.
• Ability to influence cross-functional groups and implement practical controls with minimal senior-level support.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, document decisions clearly and escalate material regulatory, health, environmental or financial risks.
• Effective change leadership and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Ability and willingness to travel across North America as required.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LI-JH1 #LI-Hybrid