Environmental Compliance Lead – Power Plant Operations

Southern Power; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Power is seeking a Compliance Specialist for SPC Plant Wansley CC in Franklin, GA. The role ensures adherence to environmental health and safety laws, regulations, and plant permits, coordinating with regulators and internal teams to address non-compliance.

Responsibilities include program management across air, land, water, contractor compliance and safety, budgeting, and training of plant personnel in compliance issues. Travel may be required up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Technology or related field; equivalent experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of current EHS laws and regulations as they apply to the plant.
• PSM experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of power plant operations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in writing and delivering presentations.
• Proficient use of computer applications and budgeting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with permits, programs and policies by monitoring equipment, sampling, data acquisition, and interfacing with plant personnel and contractors.
• Investigates non-compliance incidents, ensures notification of appropriate regulatory agencies takes place, and directs the work activities of contractors and employees in emergency situations.
• Coordinates projects, including interfacing with employees, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Assists Compliance Team Leader with EHS program management including routine site assessments and Compliance ORB assessment responsibilities.
• Develops and tracks short and long-term budgets to ensure that necessary funds are available to meet current and future environmental needs.
• Assists with the training of plant personnel in compliance related programs and issues.
• Ensures compliance with all SCG EHS policies and procedures.
• Helps develop plant specific guidelines and action plans.
• System owner and/or shared system owner responsibilities, which may include SCR/PSM, Fire Protection, etc.
• Serve as plant wellness coordinator and be an active participant in the plant safety committee.
• Assists compliance team leader with the following programs such as but not limited to:
• 1. Environmental - NPDES, waste disposal and management, used oil, SPCC/FRP, universal waste, etc.
• 2. Safety - Site security, training, safety PM’s, SDS administrator (3E), contractor compliance management, etc.
• 3. Industrial Hygiene - Audiograms, fit testing, PPE inventory, gas monitors, lab draws, flu shots, etc.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Budgeting

Computer skills

Power plant operations

PSM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Technology

Job description

Southern Power is seeking a Compliance Specialist for SPC Plant Wansley CC in Franklin, GA. The role ensures adherence to environmental health and safety laws, regulations, and plant permits, coordinating with regulators and internal teams to address non-compliance.

Responsibilities include program management across air, land, water, contractor compliance and safety, budgeting, and training of plant personnel in compliance issues. Travel may be required up to 25%.