Sr Environmental Specialist OPS

Primary Purpose of Position

Responsible for day-to-day, plant level environmental compliance as Site

Functional Area

Manager (SFAM). Assures that the highest level of compliance is maintained with all applicable environmental rules and regulations and that station personnel are aware of all relevant environmental requirements. Responsible for daily environmental activities including regulatory inspections, reporting, filing reports, permit compliance and testing in all environmental programs including air pollution control, water pollution control, waste handling and disposal, spill planning and prevention, storage tank management and emergency planning and release reporting.

Responsible for promoting environmental awareness and aiding plant management with assessing environmental risks. Works with Environmental Programs to review and implement permit and regulatory changes.

• Manage and responsible for day-to-day environmental compliance for plant level environmental programs including waste management, water pollution control, spill plans and response, emergency planning and release reporting, tank management, and other applicable environmental requirements. Manage multiple tasks/priorities with conflicting priorities.
• Environmental record keeping and reporting including data review and analysis, report preparation, report filing, agency notification, permit application review and input to regulatory comments applying strong analytical skills.
• Alert site employees and management to environmental issues; promote environmental awareness.
• Perform self‑assessments, participate in corporate audits and lead regulatory site inspections
• Manage contractors and environmental budgets.
• Participate in Environmental Management System (EMS) ISO 14001 certification, review and improvement activities.
• Report environmental metrics and corrective action implementation.
• Review and update the Management Model related to environmental compliance.
• Participate in Environmental Peer Group and implement best practices utilizing excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: (Department duty coverage and/or call out, and positions outside of department in support of outage activities etc.)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, natural or physical sciences, or environmental science or related program with 5 years related experience OR
• Associate's degree in engineering, or environmental science with 7 years related experience
• High school diploma/GED with 9 years related experience
• Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
• Experience with federal, state and local environmental rules and regulations and their implementation requirements
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Maintain minimum access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

• Air quality experience and working knowledge of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)
• Experience with environmental regulatory requirements for power plants
• Water quality experience and sampling and discharge monitoring report (DMR) preparation
• Project Management experience
• EMS experience and working knowledge of ISO 14001 standards

$113,400 to $126,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).