Environmental Waste Specialist or Engineer
Description
Environmental Waste Specialist or Engineer
Relocation MAY be available IF needed and IF you qualify.
There will be approximately 75% travel in this position to GA Power facilities across the state of GA. (Only 25% of this travel will be overnight)
You MUST live within commutable distance of Metro Atlanta, GA as you will be required to attend necessary meetings.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsibilities include developing, communicating, and implementing special waste related environmental programs, guidelines, and compliance strategies for company business units and facilities. This position will be expected to represent the Company before regulatory agencies, external groups, and the public. Responsibilities include project management, training development, obtaining permits and licenses, reporting monitoring results, and performing compliance program reviews and audits.
The position is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Familiarity with and/or ability to learn and interpret environmental regulations/requirements including Georgia Solid Waste Management Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Recovery Act (CERCLA) including Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Georgia Hazardous Sites Response Act, Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Act, Georgia Asbestos Safety Act, and others.
Support efforts to attain environmental permits, licenses, and certifications. Develop cost effective compliance strategies and programs for waste and remediation related regulations and permits, including developing Environmental Guidelines and appropriate communications and training. Specific responsibilities may include duties associated with, supporting ash pond closures, plant decommissioning, hazardous waste management, special waste handling, and other waste related tasks.
Monitor environmental legislative and regulatory activities that impact company operations. Provide interface and input to Southern Company environmental personnel regarding federal or industry environmental issues.
Work with appropriate regulatory agencies and external groups to promote informed, balanced, and science-based regulations and permit requirements.
Support and monitor Company compliance with various environmental programs with program reviews. Make observations and decisions as to the effectiveness of compliance activities and report those observations and decisions to environmental management and business units.
Support personnel with compliance assessments at customer facilities, as needed. Work as a team with other Environmental Analysts, Engineers, and Specialists to develop and implement cost-effective solutions and services for environmental risks.
Develop partnerships with all levels of business unit and facilities management to implement low cost and effective environmental programs.
Support the Company's environmental policies in all areas, including environmental stewardship initiatives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of applicable environmental laws and regulations.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills; able to synthesize technical information and communicate in a manner suitable for technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to work with limited supervision and maintain a flexible schedule which may include non-traditional hours and travel.
Judgment skills necessary to make decisions, solve problems, and implement solutions.
Project and contract management.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
4 plus years of experience in environmental waste and/or remediation.
Experience in interpreting environmental regulations and interaction with regulators.
Familiarity with hazardous waste and toxic substance regulations, performing waste determinations, and coordinating compliance reporting.
Experience in working with interdisciplinary teams.
Background or experience in power plant operations and/or power delivery is a plus.
Environmental Management Information System experience is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple assignments.
Project management skills including planning, scheduling, budgeting, communicating, and contract administration.
Proven ability to work with others to achieve common goals.
Strong technology and computer skills.
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with company values - Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment.
Candidate must demonstrate, promote, and commit to Safety Excellence with safe work practices and recognize personal safety as well as coworkers' safety as primary importance.
Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
Self-directed with strong initiative.
Desire and ability for continued career growth and upward potential.
Must have the following Leadership Competencies:
Adapting and responding to change
Critical thinking
Deciding and initiating action
Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
Formulating strategies and concepts
Persuading and influencing
Planning and organizing
Relating and networking
Disclaimer:
This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at 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 Field: Environmental & Forestry
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Operating Company: Georgia Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 75 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)
241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE
Atlanta, 30308
Req ID: GPC2009187
