Sr Environmental Program Manager- Oakbrook Terrace, IL

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Primary Purpose

Act as a subject matter expert and program owner of environmental management areas as assigned that may include avian, wildlife, water, air, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, PCB management, USDOT, spill prevention, industrial services, recycling, and pollution prevention. Evaluate assigned environmental program performance and initiate changes towards continuous improvement. Provide support to Exelon management and field professionals in developing, planning, evaluating and implementing compliance/pollution prevention/lifecycle management programs, which reduce environmental liability and minimize financial impact on the company.

Manage, coordinate, direct and monitor field activities of contractors to assure adherence to contract requirements and all applicable regulatory requirements. Oversee support personnel, consultants, and contract vendors as needed to meet business objectives. Establish a consistent environmental services platform using established or innovative environmental strategies; adheres to the Environmental Management System; and develop systems or processes as necessary to meet emerging business needs.

Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other Exelon emergencies.

Primary Duties

* Develop and direct environmental program and regulatory requirements for avian, wildlife, air, water, RCRA, UST, SPCC, EPCRA/SARA and ecological media compliance activities as assigned. Serve as subject matter expert for the company and participate on project teams to support business activities and initiatives. Prepare written materials, such as environmental standards, employee reminders, environmental alerts, permit guides and training materials that are used for environmental guidance to line organization staff.

Leads or advises other environmental staff on activities such as environmental permitting, environmental issue management, auditing, and program development.

* Develop and implement procedures/protocols to meet the compliance elements in all assigned environmental programs, improving efficiencies using innovative solutions, identifying gaps; developing and implementing cost effective solutions that reduce environmental risk. Assist with developing solutions to complex environmental issues and preparing reports and metrics on findings. Serves as the technical expert in an area of responsibility. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies and other external stakeholder groups.

* Engage with Operations by providing consultation and technical support, including analysis of impacts and development of compliance strategies that are cost-efficient and potentially minimizes compliance obligations, improves competitive advantage as they relate to compliance with federal, state, and local environmental…