EHS Consultant OR Sr EHS Consultant

Duke Energy; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Eden, NC is seeking an EHS Consultant to monitor compliance with environmental laws, develop programs, and support audits across facilities. You will translate regulatory requirements into practical procedures, advise management, and help manage risk in a dynamic energy environment.

Preferred qualifications include a degree in Health and Safety or related field, knowledge of environmental regulations, and the ability to interface with state and federal regulators.

Qualifications

• BS in Health and Safety, Engineering, Science or related field required; alternative with extensive experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 7+ years related work experience may be acceptable.
• Professional certifications listed in Preferred Qualifications are a plus.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Environmental auditing

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety or Engineering or Science or Other Related Degree

High School/GED + 7+ years related work experience

North Carolina Physical/Chemical I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

DOT Shipper Trained

Job description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Monitors the practices of Dan River Combined Cycle and Rockingham Combustion Turbine to facilitate compliance with company and/or regulatory policies and requirements in which to mitigate risks. Examples include serve as single-points-of-contact and/or coordinator to implement environmental activities that require broad knowledge and experience in order to provide compliance solutions to environmental issues. Supports basic work activities in order to comply with environmental regulations and corporate requirements. Develops, implements and maintains programs, systems and procedures. Monitors and prevents EHS incidents and hazards along with investigation of incidents and/or complaints. Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. Participates in and supports EHS compliance and management system audits.

Starts researching, developing, and/or evaluating programs, policies or activities within the discipline they are assigned which have varying levels of complexity; solves a range of problems and develops solutions using standard-moderate procedures. Examples include interact with subject matter experts and customers to ensure consistent and thorough implementation of environmental programs, policies, and procedures.

Assists with providing information/consultation to management/assigned customers on existing environmental programs and policies. Examples include develops and conducts section and department administrative and development functions including special projects and assignments, employee training, emergency preparedness and quality assurance programs. Provides regulatory-required and internal environmental reports. Serves as an intermediate expert for advanced technical programs and compliance issues and supports company's environmental or safety goals, strategies, programs and processes. With some assistance, the incumbent develops and maintains procedures and programs to assist facilities in complying with environmental laws and regulations. Helps advanced teammates ensure that Duke Energy work procedures address compliance guidance. Assists with tracking basic regulatory changes, basic legislative activities and basic industry standards and helps advanced teammates assist with identifying needed changes to facility's compliance programs. With appropriate leadership guidance they may assist with working with federal, state and local regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws. Supports Duke Energy on various internal/external industry committees and teams.

Continues to develop and increase knowledge of the organization, procedures and assigned customers and analyzes and understands intermediate-level information, past practices and business objectives to make appropriate recommendations to management/assigned customers.

Develops positive working relationships with peers, customers, employees and management to effectively complete work activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety or Engineering or Science or Other Related Degree
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree(s), High School/GED AND 7 plus year(s) related work experience

EHS Consultant

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety or Engineering or Science or Other Related Degree
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree(s), High School/GED AND 7 plus year(s) related work experience

Senior EHS Consultant

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety or Engineering or Science or Other Related Degree AND 6 years Minimum related work experience
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree(s), High School/GED AND 10 plus year(s) related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental and/or health & safety regulatory compliance requirements, scientific practices, quality assurance principles, and auditing principles.
• Demonstrated technical skills in multimedia environmental (air, waste, water) and/or health & safety areas.
• Effective communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management.
• With guidance can develop and implement systems and processes that comply with environmental, health and/ or safety laws, regulations, corporate policies and goals.
• Experience with interfacing with regulators at the state and/or federal level.
• Experience with supporting EHS compliance at multiple facilities/regions within multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
• Professional Certifications(Senior EHS Consultant):
  • North Carolina Physical/Chemical I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
  • DOT Shipper Trained

Working Conditions

• Office environment with exposure to PC terminal and keyboard
• Outside work during all seasons.
• Occasional overtime, weekend, outage and callout work.
• Field, work site, facility visitation required.
• Vehicle travel involved to field location; typical travel safety factors

Travel Requirements

5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.