Environmental Specialist

The Environmental Specialist is responsible for compliance with all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations associated with the assigned power generating stations. This role is accountable for various environmental related inspections, testing, and reporting. This role is also accountable for incorporating new or revised requirements into environmental practices and standards. The Environmental Specialist works closely with staff to ensure compliance and reduce environmental risk. This role will assist sites in implementation of the Environmental and Sustainability playbooks and help champion Green Team development and initiatives.

Provides routine and non-routine environmental monitoring, inspections and testing.

Performs daily, weekly, and monthly Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEMS) monitoring and works with plant personnel to address concerns.

Performs routine storm water and SPCC inspections and proactively addresses concerns

Ensures all necessary inspections are completed and reviewed.

Coordinates and ensures proper completion of all stack air emissions testing including; RATA, MATS, Appendix E and Performance testing.

Collects, tests, and evaluates periodic environmental samples in accordance with applicable permits and environmental standards

Ensures samples are properly collected, handled, and analyzed by and evaluates the results.

Assists with overall environmental compliance by regulation review, auditing, and risk mitigation.

Assists in environmental compliance auditing, both internal and external, and ensures all findings are addressed in timely manner

Assist other Specialists with field work as necessary such as stack testing, groundwater sampling, and waste or water sampling.

Periodically reviews environmental files and recordkeeping for completeness and accuracy

Performs regulatory compliance assessments and provides technical input on permit applications

Develops, reviews, and updates environmental procedures, programs, standards, plans, etc.

Monitors new and proposed regulations to incorporate new environmental practices and standards

Assesses and reduces environmental risk by working with plant and support personnel to mitigate risk

Creates, verifies data integrity, records, and submits all required environmental reporting.

Collects, analyzes, and records all necessary environmental related data as needed.

Keeps all tracking and recording sheets up to date on a regular basis.

Completes periodic environmental reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual, etc.) for various environmental requirements.

Assist site managers in development of Environmental Objectives and Targets and Environmental and Sustainability Action List (ESAL) as described in OPPD's environmental playbook.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor degree in environmental, scientific, engineering, or related discipline

Two (2) years of experience with environmental techniques, processes, applicable laws and regulations

General knowledge of air, water, hazardous, and solid waste measurement and control equipment, principles, and practices

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels

Ability to evaluate environmental data, identify abnormalities, and resolve problems

Desired:

Experience working in an industrial environment

Closing Statement

Salary Grade: S3Base: $77,958Midpoint: $97,448At Omaha Public Power District, we're passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.WE'RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We're dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people's lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We're always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are, wherever you are, and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.Org Marketing Statement EOE: Protected Veterans/DisabilityHow To Apply Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before 11/10/2024 . Recruiter: Scott Green - smgreen@oppd.com #LI-SG PLEASE NOTE - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.