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 and laboratory data for compliance with regulations and permits.
• Support troubleshooting activities on plant environmental systems and equipment.
• Administer and evaluate occupational safety, health, and security programs.
• Implement and maintain reporting and renewal requirements for applicable regulations and permits.
• Provide technical interpretation and compliance recommendations for various environmental and safety regulations.
• Maintain a high knowledge level of relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Manage environmental and safety records and manuals.
• Conduct and review safety, health, and security performance reviews.
• Assess notices from the Office of Homeland Security and communicate appropriate actions.
• Work with local safety and environmental authorities and facility project management teams.
• Conduct site audits/inspections/evaluations.
• Develop and provide training to facility employees on safety and environmental regulations.
• Develop and conduct contractor training programs.
• Monitor contractor environmental work to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain active certifications and licenses, such as DOT, OSHA, and EPA certifications.

Scope

Works under limited supervision in a team environment. Supervises operators and contractors as needed. Contacts all levels of employees, including senior management, and interacts frequently with external partners like vendors, suppliers, and contractors.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering with 3+ years of experience in environmental and/or safety in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations.
• Experience in power plant operation and maintenance.
• 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.
• On-call availability 24/7.
• Physical ability to conduct detailed facility audits/inspections.
• Availability for unscheduled overtime and travel as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

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.

Additional Information

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 testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability.