Environmental Compliance Specialist

The Richland-Stryker Generation project comprises two peaking power plants. The Richland Peaking Plant in Defiance, OH, has six natural gas-fired units with distillate fuel oil (DFO) as a secondary fuel, generating 450 MW total. The Stryker Peaking Plant in Stryker, OH, has one DFO-fired unit generating 19 MW.

The Environmental Compliance Specialist at the Richland-Generation Project is responsible for upholding compliance and environmental excellence within a power plant and regulatory environment. This role implements and sustains environmental compliance programs while providing NERC support to plant management. The position oversees regulatory compliance activities across two facilities, reinforcing high standards of environmental stewardship and adherence to applicable federal, state, and industry regulations.

• Coordinate and oversee environmental programs, policies, and procedures to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, site permits, and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) reporting under Title V permit requirements enforced by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, including data monitoring, recordkeeping, interpretation, and timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual reports.
• Develop facility-specific environmental plans that align with regulatory and corporate requirements, ensuring technical accuracy and completeness.
• Administer environmental plans by tracking compliance obligations, coordinating updates, and managing revisions through completion.
• Oversee environmental programs, including the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan, Emergency Episode Standby Plan, Fugitive Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Plan, Operations and Maintenance Plans, and Waste Management Plan.
• Coordinate with the owner and environmental regulators on inspections, information requests, permit modifications and renewals, compliance reports, and regulatory correspondence.
• Maintain key components of the Environmental Management System (EMS), including the EHS filing system, Obligations Tracking System (OTS), and OSHA- and regulatory-mandated training records.
• Ensure plant NERC Reliability procedures and policies remain current and aligned with applicable standards and requirements.

• Safety is a core value s position plays a direct role in maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring continued compliance with established procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Administer employee and contractor safety programs to maintain compliance and reinforce safe work practices across the site.
• Deliver safety training during daily briefings, lead routine site safety meetings, and conduct formal safety orientations and training sessions for contractors and visitors.
• Conduct routine site walk-downs to assess housekeeping, identify potential hazards, and reinforce safety expectations through direct engagement with personnel.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, and near misses by documenting findings, determining root causes, recommending corrective actions, and tracking implementation through resolution.

The Environmental Compliance Specialist reports to the Plant Manager and maintains a close working relationship with NAES corporate Environmental Support Services and Safety groups as well as Client corporate contacts.

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits,…