Environmental Compliance Field Technician (Travel)

American Electric Power; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks an Environmental Technician to oversee environmental inspections, manage data, and ensure compliance with permit requirements in their region. You will train Transmission construction field personnel on applicable regulations and advise on issues identified during inspections.

Responsibilities include reporting, maintaining records, and promoting safe work practices. This role involves substantial travel within the assigned region and a driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field with 1 year of experience.
• Associate's degree with 3 years of experience or HS diploma with 5 years of experience.
• Experience with environmental inspections and regulatory permit programs may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental inspections within the assigned region using approved forms and methods.
• Collect data to support environmental compliance reporting.
• Advise and quality assure field activities to ensure permit compliance.
• Provide training on environmental permit and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Environmental inspections

Data management

Reporting requirements

Training staff

Regulatory communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Associate's degree in related field

HS diploma with 5 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Regulatory documentation systems

Job description

American Electric Power seeks an Environmental Technician to oversee environmental inspections, manage data, and ensure compliance with permit requirements in their region. You will train Transmission construction field personnel on applicable regulations and advise on issues identified during inspections.

Responsibilities include reporting, maintaining records, and promoting safe work practices. This role involves substantial travel within the assigned region and a driver’s license is required.