Environmental Technician Associate - Technician

Job Posting End Date12-14-2024Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end dateJob SummaryUnder close supervision and oversight, the Environmental Technician Associate is responsible for the performance of environmental inspections, sampling, data management, and reporting requirements to comply with environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals within their assigned region, plant and project scope. Responsibilities include performance of inspections, collection of data, and the development of reports to demonstrate compliance with applicable requirements at multiple AEP assets within the assigned region within regulatory time frames. The Environmental Technician is also responsible for informing appropriate AEP staff of issues identified during inspections that must be addressed through internal business processes.Job DescriptionThe Environmental Technician Associate should have at least an awareness of the inspection requirements related to some the following environmental programs:

Coal Combustion Residual Surface Impoundments and Landfills

Aboveground and underground storage tanks

Transportation of hazardous materials

Solid and hazardous waste management

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures

Wastewater, storm water, groundwater, and drinking water sampling, reporting and control

Wetland delineation

Rare threatened and endangered species and habitats

Oil and chemical spill response and management

Air emissions monitoring, control and reporting

Asbestos and PCB management

Pollution prevention

Environmental site assessments

Emergency planning, and community right-to-know.

Key competencies of this position are technical expertise, planning and organization ability, attention to detail, written and oral communication skills and initiative.Essential Job Functions & Tasks1) Provide environmental support under close supervision within the assigned region using AEP approved forms and methods within regulatory time frames. Communicate deviations appropriately.2) Collect data as needed to support environmental compliance reporting using AEP approved methods.3) Prepare and submit reports as assigned.4) Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities.5) Provide support during environmental compliance reviews.6) Effectively communicate environmental compliance issues to appropriate internal parties.7) Maintain all environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.8) Since a considerable amount of time will be spent driving across territories, safe driving techniques and practices are essential.Basic Qualifications listed below are for the Associate level. Additional qualifications are needed for the higher-level Technician role.Education:

Associate or bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline or previous military experience

Experience:

This position is considered entry level no experience is required, but preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

Valid driver’s license

Physical demand is considered light duty.Additional Requirements (Preferred Qualifications)

Must have at least an awareness level knowledge of the inspection requirements for programs listed in the job summary above.

Travel time is considered 90% within the assigned region and may include overnight stays on occasion.

Compensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-004Compensation Range:$51,459.00-64,324.00 USDHear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.