The Environmental Compliance Specialist position is responsible for assisting with and/or administering programs that ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and permit requirements; interpreting regulations; providing environmental guidance, support, and training to the generating facility personnel; updating/reviewing PSD and Title V applications, and NPDES permit applications; writing/updating SPCC and SWPPP plans; executing, reviewing, and submitting Part 60 & Part 75 air compliance reports; performing water sampling & coordinating analysis per stormwater and NPDES permit requirements; determining compliance status; developing compliance plans; calculating air emissions, coordinating periodic air emissions testing, assessing compliance risks associated with any plant projects, and interfacing with regulatory agencies such as MDEQ, EPA, and MDOH. This position will be directly responsible for reporting according to those regulations mentioned above and any other applicable laws, regulations, rules, etc. The successful candidate must be capable of managing system ownership responsibilities for the Baghouses, CEMS, ACI, Used Oil, Universal Waste, Ash Management Unit/Landfill, Analyzers Containing Radioactive Sources, and other plant environmental processes/systems. The successful candidate must be capable of managing the environmental scope of a Capital or O&M project including managing technical consultants, ensuring the environmental scope remains within budget, and managing the interface between the plant, technical services personnel, environmental affairs, and state & federal regulators.
Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply:
Education
Experience
Prior work experience in at least one of the following areas is highly desirable:
Work experience, with Southern Company or similar industry, that has required an understanding of and the ability to manage air, water, land and/or waste-related environmental programs
Work experience at a fossil generating plant
Work experience in any of the Southern Company Environmental Affairs organizations
Project Management experience
Environmental regulatory agency job experience
Relevant work experience that has required strong data analysis skills
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of science and engineering principles
Project management skills and business acumen
Knowledge of air, water, land and/or waste-related environmental regulations and environmental permitting programs
Knowledge of PSD permitting, Title V compliance, MATS, Acid Rain, NPDES, SPCC plans, SWPPP, Tier II, TRI reporting, GHG reporting, FRPs, and 404 permitting
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills
Very good interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective negotiation skills
Behavioral Attributes
Always maintains a 'Safety First' mindset
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external parties
Promote open communications and teamwork with peers
Takes initiative to solve problems and manage the process until a successful outcome is achieved
Able to self-teach new and challenging material
Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding service to clients/customers
To be a positive team player, flexible to changing priorities, and seek opportunities for process improvements
BENEFITS
Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 7800
Job Category: Environmental & Forestry
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
