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Environmental & Safety Specialist

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Environmental Specialist/Engineerwill contributetothe development and effectiveimplementation of strategy, programs, systems, and processesensuringcompliancewithallapplicable safety andenvironmentallaws andregulationsaswellas corporate safety and environmentalpolicies, goals,targets, and compliance programs. Thispositionwill updateenvironmentaldatabases, prepareregulatoryfilings, coordinate associated activities as stationrepresentative andreview compliance.Thisrole will participatein developing,implementing, and monitoring environmental projects criticalto Station success, and other special projects asneeded. This position will be in direct contact with corporate safety representatives to ensure timely coordination of safety initiatives and processes with the plant.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• SupportTPDES Permitrenewal,SPCC and StormWater programimplementationand providewaste characterizationsupport.
• Overseewater supply contracts/permit andmanagerelationshipswithkeywater supply stakeholders.
• Provide support for environmental compliance activities including air quality data analysis and reporting, Title V permitting and compliance certifications, New Source Review (NSR) permit applications and renewals, facility compliance audits, and DMR submittals.
• Coordinate and/or participate in the collection, review, and submittal of data to support environmental reporting programs. Expertise with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) related data and regulatory programs.
• Coordinate and/or interact with regional/corporate plant environmental and plant operations personnel during compliance reviews, support agency air, solid waste, and wastewater inspections and internal third-party compliance audits; develop and implement compliance related tools and best practices at the work site.
• Provide response to environmental system upsets and monitoring system breakdowns, including field data collection, situation assessment and system analysis to prevent recurrence of these conditions.
• Coordinate all aspects of testing programs: Regulatory agency notifications, direct test contractors, communicate requirements to on-site personnel, evaluate test results, data and procedures for compliance with applicable environmental requirements.
• Provide and document environmental support of facility operations, including technical assistance, training, system operation analysis and recordkeeping.
• Assist in interpretation and assessment of impacts of proposed environmental regulations on facility operations.

• Coordinate and implement compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.

• Implement the Company's Safety and Health Management program, and ensure that all items are compliant with OSHA standards and other regulatory agencies
• Coordinate with management of the facility on regulatory interpretation, timely internal and external reporting, and overall safety and health compliance.
• Conduct internal safety and health audits and incremental inspections of the facility to ensure compliance.
• Investigate causes of accidents and incidents then makes recommendations to ensure the prevention of recurrences.

Special Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Understanding of power plant systems and multi- media environmental regulations.
• Self-starter who is capable of critical and analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills. Able to communicate technical information effectively in both written and oral format.
• Strong database management and spreadsheet skills.
• Root Cause Analysis experience desirable.

Education& Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related science or engineering discipline from an accredited university and 5 years relevant environmental and safety program experience OR a high school diploma and 8 years of relevant environmental and safety program administration experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Experience:

• Working knowledge of chemistry principles, laboratory techniques, and lab equipment operation.
• Ability to understand the effects of chemical analysis results on plant operations.
• Powerplant or industrial environmental experience preferred.
• Formal OSHA training or certification

Working Conditions:

• Fossil powerplant environment
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data in all types of weather conditions.
• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.
• Travel Time: <5% travel time to other sites orfacilities.

Please Note: Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate's education and/or experience and consistent with the job location's market pay rate.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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