EHS Specialist

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Position Purpose

This role will contribute to the development and effective implementation of strategy, programs, systems, and processes ensuring the plants maintain compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations as well as corporate environmental policies, goals, targets, and compliance programs.  This position is also responsible for implementing safety and health programs within the day-to-day station operations with a focus on injury prevention and regulatory compliance.  This position will update environmental databases, prepare regulatory filings, coordinate associated activities as station representative and review compliance. This role will participate in developing, implementing, and monitoring safety and environmental projects critical to Station success, and other special projects as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain expert level knowledge of Solid Waste, and Wastewater regulations.
• Manage TPDES Permit renewal, SPCC and Storm Water program implementation and provide waste characterization support.
• Oversee water supply contracts/permit and manage relationships with key water 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.
• 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, and familiarity with StackVision and QASA software programs are desirable.
• 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 Generating Station.
• 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 for facility operations, including technical assistance, training, Management of Change, system operation analysis and recordkeeping
• Assist in interpretation and assessment of impacts of proposed environmental regulations on facility operations.

• Influence and motivate others to work in a safe manner and communicate safety requirements to all employees.
• 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. 
• Evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs, designs improvements, and works with management to implement identified improvements. 
• Evaluate, develop, and assist with delivering training programs to improve skills in the safety aspects of employees' jobs.

Scope:
Works under limited supervision in a team environment. Supervises operators and contractors as needed.  Involves contact with all levels of employees through senior management, and frequent external contact with outside business partners such as vendors, suppliers and contractors.

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.
• Ability to obtain Drinking Water License, TCEQ Water Class D Operator License.
• Strong database management and spreadsheet skills.
• Root Cause Analysis experience desirable.
• Possess or ability to obtain Visible Emissions Observer certification.

• Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements including MSHA regulations.
• Understanding of Process Safety Management requirements according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119.
• Basic understanding of occupational health and industrial hygiene principles.
• Ability to run a functional safety committee/sub-committee with agendas, meeting minutes, and a charter.

MINIMUM Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or a high school diploma and 8 years of relevant environmental experience.

• A minimum of five years full time Safety experience.  In lieu of five years Safety experience, ten years industry related experience with safety responsibilities may be considered
• Certificated Safety Professional, Occupational Health & Safety Technologist, or Certified Industrial Hygienist or ability to become certified

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

 
Other Desired Qualifications

• Power plant or industrial environmental experience preferred

Working Conditions

• Natural Gas power plant 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: <25% travel time to other sites or facilities.

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.

Official description on file with Talent.