Senior Environmental Specialist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Models the mission, vision, values, and culture of the organization
• Responsible for the daily management of various environmental programs at the Rawhide Energy Station
• Manages the continuous emissions monitoring program which includes design, procurement, maintenance, calibration and testing of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) for parameters including nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, opacity, mercury, and others as needed
• Maintains the solid and hazardous waste facility, which includes preparation and reconciliation of waste disposal manifests and operation of the waste disposal facility and satellite collection centers
• Independently prepares purchase orders and bid specifications for environmental consultants, testing companies, equipment suppliers, and contractors
• Provides technical support to environmental team members and other internal environmental programs as needed
• Serves as an on-site point of contact for the Environmental Compliance Department at the Rawhide Energy Station
• Coordinates with various departments and management to support routine operations, projects, and environmental compliance assurance
• Manages environmental projects though all phases of project management including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure

Other Functions

• Aids with the environmental data acquisition, reporting systems and compliance documentation and compliance monitoring database
• Aids in the development and review of operating instructions, monitoring plans, documentation, and correspondence
• Aids in the development of agency rule making activities and inspections
• Aids in the development of environmental permit applications and maintenance of the various environmental permits
• Reviews new chemical requests to assess environmental and compliance risks purchasing forms for any environmental concerns
• Performs training to staff for awareness and to meet regulatory requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be generally familiar with state and federal environmental statutes and their implementation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, organized, flexible, and able to independently manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and as part of cross functional teams with internal and external customers

Qualifications

• Required education and licenses: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, electronics, engineering, other related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current valid driver’s license and ability to remain insurable under the vehicle liability policy DOT Requirements: Required non-DOT pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screening as a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver
• Required Work Experience: Ten years of relevant work experience in operations, maintenance, or technical support for heavy industry (such as power generation, transmission, oil and gas, manufacturing consulting or a similar field)
• Five years experience with operations, troubleshooting, and repair of CEMS, instrumentation controls, electrical, or other complex systems at a power generating unit or similar industry
• Preferred Education, Licenses And Work Experience: Experience with hazardous waste management and regulatory compliance, experience with CEMS at electrical generating units, experience with environmental and other government regulatory programs, experience leading and assisting with projects across functional groups

Physical Demands

• Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions
• Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools

Hazardous Conditions

• Potentially exposed to hazardous conditions that my lead to workplace injury such as working in heights, exposure to fly ash or energized electrical equipment

Work Environment

• Potentially exposed to hazardous conditions that my lead to workplace injury such as working in heights, exposure to fly ash or energized electrical equipment

Pay

• Full range: $111,447 to $156,026
• Hiring range: $111,447 to $133,846