Environmental Coord Sr

aep; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking an Environmental Coordinator Senior to lead and coordinate environmental compliance programs across the region. You will oversee permit requirements, provide training to leadership and staff, and collaborate with Environmental Services, contractors, and external agencies to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires deep technical knowledge of environmental programs, strong planning and communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously with limited

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline.
• Minimum eight years of environmental experience with an associate degree or six years with a bachelor's.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physical demand ranges from sedentary to light duty.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement all environmental activities and policies in the assigned region to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and Company policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals. Assist and provide input to Environmental Services on the development of Company environmental policies and procedures. Communicate deviations appropriately.
• Provide training, instruction and assistance to others on the implementation of environmental requirements and assist in the development of environmental training materials.
• Provide support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies.
• Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities.
• Provide support during environmental compliance reviews, Phase I or II environmental site assessments and remediation projects.
• Coordinate and respond to public inquiries regarding environmental matters. As well as effectively communicate environmental compliance issues to appropriate internal parties.
• Develop and maintain environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.
• Conduct environmental reviews of regional disposal contractors and related facilities and manage contracts associated with Environmental Services.

Skills

Storage tanks management

Hazardous materials transportation

Wastewater and water sampling

Air emissions monitoring

Emergency planning

Environmental site assessments

Spill response management

Policy implementation

Training and guidance

Community right-to-know

Education

Associate degree in environmental science or related field

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Under long-range administrative direction, the Environmental Coordinator Senior is responsible for coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals within their assigned region, plant and project scope. Responsibilities include providing training, guidance and other necessary support to business unit leadership and staff on applicable environmental requirements, identifying applicable environmental requirements associated with Company assets and projects, and coordinating with the appropriate business unit staff, Environmental Services representatives, contractors, and external parties to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.

Key competencies of this position are technical expertise, planning and organization ability, problem solving, written and oral communication skills and initiative. Must be able to work autonomously and with limited supervision.

The Environmental Coordinator Senior should have a proficient understanding of many of the following environmental programs:

• Aboveground and underground storage tanks,
• Transportation of hazardous materials,
• Solid and hazardous waste management,
• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures,
• Wastewater, storm water, groundwater, and drinking water sampling, reporting and control,
• Oil and chemical spill response and management,
• Air emissions monitoring, control and reporting,
• Asbestos and PCB management,
• Pollution prevention,
• Environmental site assessments, and
• Emergency planning, and community right-to-know.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Coordinate and implement all environmental activities and policies in the assigned region(s) to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and Company policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals. Assist and provide input to Environmental Services on the development of Company environmental policies and procedures. Communicate deviations appropriately.
• Provide training, instruction and assistance to others on the implementation of environmental requirements and assist in the development of environmental training materials.
• Provide support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies.
• Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities.
• Provide support during environmental compliance reviews, Phase I or II environmental site assessments and remediation projects.
• Coordinate and respond to public inquiries regarding environmental matters. As well as effectively communicate environmental compliance issues to appropriate internal parties.
• Develop and maintain environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.
• Conduct environmental reviews of regional disposal contractors and related facilities and manage contracts associated with Environmental Services.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Education requirements: associate or bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline.

Experience: Minimum of eight years of environmental experience with an associate degree or six years of environmental experience with a bachelor's degree.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver's license

Physical demand ranges from sedentary to light duty.

Must be proficient in the competencies of the programs listed in the job summary above.

Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends; frequency is minimal.

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$87,633.00 - $109,543.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walkin