Environmental Coordinator - Environmental Coordinator Senior

American Electric Power (AEP); United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking an Environmental Coordinator to lead regional environmental program implementation, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company standards. The role involves training staff, coordinating with Environmental Services, and supporting spill response, monitoring, and reporting efforts.

The Environmental Coordinator may advance to Senior levels with additional education, skills, and certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in environmental, science, or related discipline.
• Minimum of six (6) years of environmental experience with an Associate degree.
• Minimum of four (4) years of environmental experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement environmental activities and policies to ensure regulatory and company compliance.
• Provide training and guidance on environmental requirements and develop training materials.
• Support in releases or discharges of regulated substances, including notifications and cleanup coordination.
• Promote safe work practices and safeguard employees and facilities.
• Support environmental compliance reviews and site assessments.

Skills

Environmental programs

Hazardous materials

Waste management

Spill response

Air emissions monitoring

Environmental site assessments

Emergency planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in environmental

Bachelor’s degree in environmental

Job description

Job Posting End Date
10-24-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Under limited supervision and oversight, the Environmental Coordinator 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.

The Environmental Coordinator should have basic understanding of some of the following environmental programs:

• Above ground 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
• Emergency planning and community right-to-know

Job Description

Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Environmental Coordinator, with increased education, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Environmental Coordinator Senior.

Environmental Coordinator

What You’ll Do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• 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 the response to public inquiries regarding environmental matters.
• Develop and maintain all 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

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in environmental, science, or related discipline.

Work Experience

• Minimum of six (6) years of environmental experience with an Associate degree
• Minimum of four (4) years of environmental experience with a Bachelor’s degree.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver’s license

Additional Requirements (Preferred Qualifications)

• Physical demand ranges from sedentary to light duty.
• Must have intermediate knowledge of the programs listed in the job summary above.
• Travel time ranges from 20% - 40% and will include overnight stays on occasion.
• Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends; frequency is minimal.

Environmental Coordinator Senior

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.

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.

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.

What You’ll Do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• 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

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline.

Work Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of environmental experience with an associate degree
• Minimum of six (6) years of environmental experience with a bachelor’s degree.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver’s license

Additional Requirements (Preferred Qualifications)

These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, preferred education or certifications, pre-employment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.

• Physical demand ranges from sedentary to light duty.
• Must be proficient in the competencies of the programs listed in the job summary above.
• Travel time ranges from 20% - 40% and will include overnight stays on occasion.
• Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends; frequency is minimal.

What You’ll Get:

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

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:

$74,551.00 - $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 walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company-sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.