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: Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator 3Location: Houston, TX (Local Candidates Only)Schedule: Full-time On-site ContractPay Rate: $55 per hourExperience: 5+ years environmental experienceEducation: Bachelor's degree Environmental Permitting & Infrastructure/Construction Experience RequiredCentral Texas Recruiting is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support capital maintenance and expansion projects in Houston. This role will coordinate environmental permitting throughout the project lifecycle, provide technical guidance to internal engineering and project teams, manage external permitting consultants, and help ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport capital maintenance and expansion projectsManage external environmental and permitting consultants and review their workProvide technical guidance and permitting support to internal project teamsCoordinate permitting requirements throughout the project lifecycleEnsure projects comply with applicable federal and state environmental regulationsCoordinate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to obtain and maintain required permitsAssess environmental risks and recommend mitigation strategiesPrepare required regulatory documentation and environmental reportsLead or support environmental project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reportingPrepare and submit complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variancesMaintain accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestonesConduct environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigationsIdentify training needs and provide guidance, mentorship, and training to othersMonitor regulatory changes involving FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, and NHPACoordinate construction-phase compliance requirements including FERC certificate conditions, spill prevention, and restoration commitmentsDevelop and implement improvements in air, water, waste management, and remediation systemsMaintain relationships with regulatory agencies and prepare status reports and leadership briefingsIdentify and resolve permitting challenges proactivelyQualifications & Requirements:Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree requiredMinimum 4 years of environmental experience requiredExperience with environmental permitting for infrastructure/construction projectsExperience with natural gas or interstate pipeline systemsExperience managing or coordinating permitting consultantsStrong knowledge of state and federal environmental permitting processesKnowledge of FERC and NEPA requirementsAbility to manage multiple permits across large-scale projects with aggressive deadlinesExperience developing permitting timelines and integrating them into overall project schedulesAbility to work effectively with internal engineering/project teams and external consultantsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to lead cross-functional teamsCommitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory complianceProficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skillsStrong organizational and interpersonal skills with safety as the utmost priorityLocal candidates onlyStrongly Preferred:Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Experience supporting large-scale capital projects or pipeline expansion/maintenance projectsFamiliarity with environmental regulations applicable to pipeline construction and maintenance