Environmental Health and Safety

Job Summary

Maintain plant environmental, safety, health, and security systems to achieve an environmentally compliant, injury-free workplace.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental compliance programs regarding air, water, waste, and other environmental requirements.
• Evaluate environmental test results, laboratory data, and procedures for compliance with applicable regulations and permits.
• Support troubleshooting activities on plant environmental systems and equipment.
• Administer and evaluate total occupational safety, health, and security programs, ensuring systems drive accountability and responsibility.
• Maintain reporting, renewal, and related document requirements for applicable regulations and permits.
• Provide technical interpretation and compliance recommendations for environmental and safety regulations.
• Maintain a high knowledge level and understanding of relevant regulations and policies.
• Maintain environmental and safety records and manuals.
• Conduct, review, and assess safety, health, and security performance reviews.
• Communicate appropriate actions for imminent-danger or sub-standard conditions to relevant managers and personnel.
• Work with local safety and environmental authorities and facility project management teams.
• Conduct site audits/inspections/evaluations as necessary.
• Develop and provide necessary training to facility employees on safety and environmental regulations.
• Develop and conduct site-specific contractor training programs.
• Monitor contractor environmental work to ensure compliance with regulatory and permit requirements.
• Maintain applicable active certifications and/or licenses, such as DOT, OSHA, and EPA certifications.

Scope

Works under limited supervision in a team environment, supervising operators and contractors as needed. Contacts involve all levels of employees and frequent external contacts with business partners.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering with minimum of 3 years experience in environmental and/or safety in an industrial setting or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Environmental Regulations; OSHA Regulations; Occupational Health Standards; and Homeland Security Regulations.
• Knowledge of power plant operation and maintenance activities.
• Proven ability to communicate technical information to plant personnel.
• Strong influence and motivation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage staff, influencing results through others.
• On-call availability 24/7.
• Physical ability to conduct detailed audits/inspections.
• Available for unscheduled overtime and travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of EH&S rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Environmental control experience.
• Capital project experience.

Pay Range

$101,760 - $167,880*

*Actual salaries vary based on factors including location, experience, and performance.

Benefits

The position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability.