Senior GENCO Environmental SpecialistAlliant Energy is currently recruiting for an Environmental Specialist II to work at our Power Plant in Pardeeville, WI. We are a publicly traded energy holding company with over 4,000 employees. Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. In this challenging role you will provide coordination of environmental programs and training activities to meet business goals and regulatory compliance and provide support in the communication of environmental initiatives and risk impacts. You will administer facility documentation processes, assists in compliance program development, and assesses compliance with environmental regulations. To apply for this challenging opportunity please complete the online application for job #3196 and include resume and salary requirements at no later than March 04, 2012.
(May be filled at a higher level)
Supervision Received: Performs work under the supervision of a Plant Manager.
Supervision Given: None
Administers environmental programs for the assigned facility to meet applicable corporate policies, business goals, and regulatory compliance. Supports the communication of environmental initiatives and risk impacts to facility personnel through audio, audiovisual, printed material, and other communication media.
Coordinates, provides, and/or conducts environmental training and education. Organizes the selection of environment information to assist various audiences in accepting, understanding, and applying knowledge to their respective activities, duties, and responsibilities. The audiences may include employees, supervisors, managers, technical staff, and contractors.
Provides technical support for environmental management system program modifications and the implementation of improvements to the system. Researches state-of-the-art developments in the area of environmental controls. Recommends improvements in plant activities including the integration of new environmental management programs to enhance performance.
Works with local authorities to review and assess emergency response procedures and capabilities.
Coordinates with facility Safety Specialists and other facility Environmental Specialists to proactively address environmental issues and concerns.
Works in conjunction with internal customers on environmental and research projects and analyzes improvements to work flow, policies and practices.
Tracks, analyzes, and interprets environmental performance measures. Provides periodic updates and reports to facility management and implements performance plans utilizing data gathered.
Administers the facility environmental filing system and all relevant records to keep the facility in compliance with permitting, monitoring, and record keeping requirements of environmental rules and regulations.
Responsible for completing, submitting, and filing Clean Air Act Title V operating permits and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, assisting in the development of the ISO 14001 program, and coordinating compliance with the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Assesses facility compliance with environmental rules and regulations, and ensures existing policies, practices, procedures, and quality assurance/quality control plans are being followed. Conducts onsite investigations and provides analysis on outcome of investigations. Participates in various environmental inspections and compliance audits. Investigates environmental incidents and assists facility management in implementation of improvement plans.
All other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Education or experience equivalent to a four year degree from an accredited college or university, with emphasis in civil, environmental or chemical engineering, environmental studies or physical or natural sciences, or related area preferred.
A minimum of three years technical and/or professional experience in engineering, science, compliance planning work or environmental resource management with an electric utility, consulting firm or government agency.
Working knowledge of electric, gas or steam operating practices, construction standards, work methods, equipment, maintenance practices, regulatory compliance, and materials preferred.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with government agencies, utility groups, and other industries.
Demonstrated ability to interpret government regulations.
Demonstrated effective analytical skills and ability to perform basic analysis on performance measures.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and project management) preferred.
Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
A core corporate value of Alliant Energy is to be a responsible corporate citizen, caring for the environment and the communities where we do business and encouraging diversity in our employee and supplier ranks, we recognize, respect and appreciate the valuable and different perspectives that each of us bring to the work environment, our company and our customers.
Disclaimer: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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