Specialist, Environmental

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Environmental position reports directly to the Director, Generation Compliance and Carbon Policy. Develops and updates environmental regulatory compliance protocols and procedures for the company that are consistent with local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations and applicable permits. Supports environmental compliance through the implementation of environmental policies, permits, and regulations at company facilities. Coordinates, prepares, and reviews regulatory submissions and acts as a liaison with environmental regulators and inspectors.

Serves as the liaison between the Electric Power Generation business unit, Expertise Centers and Corporate Environmental to ensure implementation of the corporate environmental program in the Power Generation Business Unit. Utilize Power Generation Business Unit knowledge to identify potential environmental risks as they relate to daily operations.

• Assist in environmental due diligence, regulatory reporting compliance, licensing and permitting, and new permitting activities for the development of new and/or additions to existing facilities.
• Support analyses of the environmental risks, benefits, and potential compliance costs for new project development. Monitors, maintains, and applies a working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and site permits.
• Compiles and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports.
• Develops, reviews, and implements internal environmental protocols to ensure compliance during project planning, construction, and ongoing operation at various power generation facilities.
• Develops and leads environmental regulatory training programs and executes periodic training for appropriate operating groups. Ensures all required training is completed and documented on schedule.
• Prepares various technical material, and written letters and reports, required by various federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, public interest groups, and consultants.
• Serves as a liaison with environmental regulators and inspectors during inspections and permitting discussions at company facilities.
• Works effectively with other Company departments to understand facility processes and to communicate impact of permits and pending regulations at company facilities.
• Maintains measures and targets for environmental performance through Business Unit management and provides performance tracking and reporting.
• Conducts periodic compliance inspections in conjunction with Corporate environmental staff/auditors.
• Identifies environmental aspects and/or non-compliance situations that should be addressed and work with operational personnel to develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Works to identify and address potential impacts from new or proposed environmental regulations.
• In conjunction with Division Environmental Personnel, monitors and evaluates contractors' performance.

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in environmental studies, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Minimum of three (3) years' experience in the electric energy industry or related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, may substitute a minimum five years' experience in the environmental compliance field. Electric power generation experience preferred.

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