Environmental Coordinator Sr

aep; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking an Environmental Coordinator Senior to lead the implementation of environmental compliance programs across regions, plants, and projects. You will coordinate with Environmental Services, contractors, and internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and uphold corporate policies.

The role emphasizes technical expertise, planning, and autonomous work, with responsibilities spanning training, spill response, air and water sampling, waste management, and site

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement environmental activities and policies in the assigned region to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and Company policies.
• Provide training and assistance on environmental requirements and help develop training materials.
• Respond to releases or discharges of regulated substances, including agency notifications and directing cleanup efforts.
• Promote safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, and facilities.
• Support during environmental compliance reviews and remediation projects.
• Coordinate and respond to public inquiries regarding environmental matters and communicate issues to internal parties.
• Develop and maintain environmental documents and records in line with content management standards.
• Review regional disposal contracts and manage Environmental Services contracts.

Education

Associate degree in environmental science or related discipline

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related discipline

Job description

Job Posting End Date 09-12-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

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.

• 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.

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.

Work Experience requirements

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

Other Must Haves

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:

Base Salary from $87,633.00-$109,543.00/year. In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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 o