Environmental Health & Safety Manager – Power Plant

Nrg; Nipton (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety leader to monitor plant processes, ensure environmental compliance, and maintain an injury-free workplace. The role involves oversight of air, water, and waste programs, regulatory reporting, and emergency readiness.

You will lead safety initiatives, train staff, and coordinate with authorities to uphold OSHA and environmental standards. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with 3+ years in EHS in industrial

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Auditing/Inspection

Power plant operations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

NRG Energy is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety leader to monitor plant processes, ensure environmental compliance, and maintain an injury-free workplace. The role involves oversight of air, water, and waste programs, regulatory reporting, and emergency readiness.

You will lead safety initiatives, train staff, and coordinate with authorities to uphold OSHA and environmental standards. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with 3+ years in EHS in industrial