Environmental Health & Safety

Direct Energy Business; Nipton (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking an Environmental, Safety, Health, and Security professional to monitor and improve compliance across air, water, waste and related permits at the Nipton plant. This role ensures an injury-free workplace and adheres to regulatory requirements.

You will lead plant programs, perform site audits, coordinate with authorities, and provide training. Strong knowledge of OSHA/local regs and ability to respond to incidents are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with 3+ years in environmental/safety.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations and OSHA.
• Experience in power plant operation and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental compliance programs for air, water, waste and permits.
• Evaluate test results and data for regulatory compliance.
• Support troubleshooting of environmental and safety systems and equipment.
• Lead safety, health and security programs across projects and sites.
• Maintain reporting, renewals and documentation as required by law.
• Provide training to plant personnel on safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Auditing & inspections

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

OSHA Certification

DOT Certification

EPA Certification

Job description

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Location:

Nipton, CA, US, 92364

Company: NRG

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

Position Purpose

Monitor plant Environmental, Safety, Health, and Security processes and systems that will efficiently and effectively achieve the Company’s goal of an Environmentally compliant, Injury-Free workplace that is free from internal and external threats.

Primary Responsibilities

• Actively oversee, enforce, and expediently update Environmental compliance programs regarding air, water, waste, and any other Environmental requirements.
• Oversee evaluation of Environmental test results, laboratory data and or procedures for compliance with applicable regulations and permit requirements.
• Support troubleshooting activities on plant Environmental and Safety systems and equipment.
• Implement, direct, administer, evaluate, and assist the corporation and facilities with total occupational Safety, Health, and Security programs, specific program elements, and program activities for all projects.
• Ensure systems are in place to drive the Safety, Health, and Security accountabilities and responsibilities at the plant level.
• Maintain applicable regulation and permit reporting, renewal and related document requirements as required by law.
• Provide technical interpretation and compliance recommendations for the wide variety of Environmental Regulations/Permit Requirements (local, federal, state) OSHA regulations (federal and state), and asset protection, physical Security, personnel Security, and information Security, and consultative services on occupational Health standards, toxicological, and employee exposure issues.
• Be a technical expert available to plant personnel 24 hours a day, seven days a week for unscheduled time outside normal hours for emergency call in.
• Effectively maintain a high knowledge level, and understanding, of applicable Environmental regulations, Safety regulations, and policies and procedures.
• Maintain Environmental and Safety records management, Environmental and Safety manuals and procedures whenever required by agencies or by changes in operations, regulations, interpretations or company policy directives
• Conduct, review, and assess Safety, Health, and Security performance reviews. Monitor and affect change to Key Safety Issues.
• Assess notices from Office of Homeland Security, communicate appropriate actions for imminent-danger or sub-standard conditions to regional Safety, Health and Security managers and plant personnel.
• Work closely with local Safety and Environmental authorities and facility project management teams.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, evaluations, and reviews with Environmental and Safety authorities as necessary.
• Responsible for facility occupational Safety, Security, and Environmental inspection programs to proactively detect, correct and minimize the impact of any non-compliance issues.
• Develop and provide necessary training of plant personnel so that all facility employees have the knowledge and skills to comply with Safety and Environmental regulations and policies.
• Develop and conduct site‑specific contractor training program.
• Monitor and oversee Contractor Environmental-associated field work and other related Vendors to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and permit requirements.
• Monitor and oversee Contractor Safety-associated field work and other related Vendors to ensure full compliance with all applicable Safety Policies and requirements.
• Maintain applicable active certifications and/or licenses, such as DOT, OSHA, and EPA certifications.

Scope

Works under limited supervision in a team Environment at the Power Plant. Leads Contractors, and Vendors as needed. Involves contact with all levels of employees through senior management, and frequent external contact with outside business partners such as Vendors, Suppliers and Contractors. Perform other responsibilities, duties, and tasks as directed by the General Manager or Designee.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering with minimum of 3 years experience in Environmental and/or Safety in an Industrial setting.
• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Environmental Regulations; OSHA Regulations and Occupational Health Standards.
• Knowledge of power plant operation and maintenance activities.
• Proven ability to communicate technical information to plant personnel.
• Ability to physically conduct detailed audit/inspection of facilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Prefered Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering with minimum of 5 years experience in Environmental and/or Safety in Power Plant Environment.
• A good understanding power plant operation and maintenance activities.
• Proven ability to lead and manage staff while influencing results through others.
• Personal ability to strongly influence and motivate employees and management in all areas of occupational Health and Safety.

Physical & Environmental Factors

• Normal office and power plant environment.
• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.
• Work non‑standard working hours as required to meet the needs of the Plant as deemed necessary by the General Manager.
• Requires occasionally wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety-glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment as well as hazardous materials.
• Requires operation of a motor vehicle.
• Requires operation of a personal computer and other electronic equipment as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Requires occasional travel.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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The base salary range for this position is: $98,320 - $162,240* *The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.

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