Environmental Services Technician

SECO Energy (Sumter Electric Cooperative); Sumterville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

SECO Energy is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to ensure adherence to state and federal environmental regulations for oil-filled equipment, PCB handling, and spill response. Responsibilities include testing, storage, disposal, audits, and documentation to support safe, compliant operations.

The role requires an associate degree in environmental science and 4+ years in environmental compliance, preferably within an electric utility.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have an Associate degree in environmental science or a related field.
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in environmental compliance within electric utility or related industry; can substitute for the degree.
• One (1) year progressive experience in environmental compliance is required.
• Preferred: experience within an electric utility or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Repair, test, and dispose of oil-filled equipment and perform high/low voltage tests to determine service readiness.
• Respond to emergencies for proper cleanup, storage, and disposal of oil spills and PCB-contaminated equipment.
• Conduct periodic environmental audits/inspections of storage locations and maintain documentation.

Skills

Environmental compliance

PCB handling

Oil spill response

OSHA safety

Electrical utility

Education

Associate degree in environmental science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

General Purpose of Job

position is responsible for insuring SECO Energy’s compliance with State and Federal Environmental regulations and laws concerning proper storage, disposal and documentation of oil filled equipment. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the repair, testing, and disposal of all line and substation electrical equipment; responds to emergencies for the proper cleanup, storage and disposal of all oil spills for leaking or damaged oil filled electrical equipment. Completion of periodic environmental audits/inspections of all SECO Energy’s permanent and temporary oil-filled equipment storage locations; Proper testing, storage, labeling, documenting and disposal of all PCB contaminated equipment. This position is also responsible for performing high and low voltage tests (utilizing specialty equipment) on transmission, distribution and substation equipment to determine if it can safely and efficiently be returned to service.

Brief Description

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General Purpose of Job

position is responsible for insuring SECO Energy’s compliance with State and Federal Environmental regulations and laws concerning proper storage, disposal and documentation of oil filled equipment. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the repair, testing, and disposal of all line and substation electrical equipment; responds to emergencies for the proper cleanup, storage and disposal of all oil spills for leaking or damaged oil filled electrical equipment. Completion of periodic environmental audits/inspections of all SECO Energy’s permanent and temporary oil-filled equipment storage locations; Proper testing, storage, labeling, documenting and disposal of all PCB contaminated equipment. This position is also responsible for performing high and low voltage tests (utilizing specialty equipment) on transmission, distribution and substation equipment to determine if it can safely and efficiently be returned to service.

Minimum Required Qualifications And Competencies

The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Requirements

Education

• Minimum: Two (2) year associate degree in environmental science or related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in environmental compliance with an electric utility or related industry may be considered in lieu of associate degree.

Experience

• Minimum: One (1) year progressive experience in environmental compliance.
• Preferred: Experience within an electric utility or related industry.

Other Requirements

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines and telephone.
• Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
• A valid Florida driver’s license for regular driving privileges of a company vehicle; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by SECO Energy.
• Frequent business travel to all areas of service territory required.
• Normal work hours will be eight (8) hours Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.

Personal Protective Equipment: Required

Living Requirement

• To ensure timely response to Call outs, must live within 40-mile radius from the assigned reporting location. Employees who live more than a 40-mile radius from their assigned reporting location must relocate within 6 months of employment.

Driving Requirements

• Valid Florida Driver's License

Core Competencies

• Safety: Follows safety procedures diligently, identifies potential hazards, and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe working environment.
• Member Commitment: Provides exceptional service to members, actively listening to their needs and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with honesty and integrity in all tasks, maintaining transparency and ethical standards.
• Work Ethic: Demonstrates a strong work ethic by consistently meeting deadlines and achieving high performance in all tasks.
• Inclusive Culture: Contributes to an inclusive culture by respecting and valuing diverse perspectives and collaborating effectively with all team members.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for their actions and decisions, ensuring they meet commitments and deliver high-quality work.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with team members, sharing information and supporting collective goals.

Job Specific Competencies

• Time Management & Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively under pressure in both independent and collaborative settings, ensuring consistent performance and adherence to shifting deadlines.
• Safety Compliance & Procedures: Applies comprehensive knowledge of safety standards by adhering to all applicable SECO Energy, EPA, and OSHA safety regulations, policies, and best practices in daily work activities.
• Technical & Computer Proficiency: Demonstrates proficiency in computer operations by effectively using MS Office Suite and acquiring working knowledge of enterprise-specific software systems.
• Interpersonal Communication & Judgment: Communicates professionally and courteously with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, management, vendors, customers, and regulatory agencies, while exercising sound judgment and discretion in decision-making.
• Written Communication & Documentation: Exhibits strong communication and documentation skills by preparing accurate written correspondence.
• Electrical System Knowledge: Applies working knowledge of electric distribution systems by performing and supporting procedures related to the maintenance, repair, and operation of distribution, substation, and oil filtration equipment.
• Environmental Compliance & Hazardous Material Handling: Demonstrates compliance expertise by applying knowledge of federal and state regulations related to PCB and non-PCB material handling, oil spill response, and the proper disposal of regulated electrical equipment.

Verification

The above qualifications and competencies for this position may be verified through a combination of education, experience, interview questions and technical skills exercise(s).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the cooperative.

Electrical Equipment Maintenance & Testing

• Repair, test, and maintain electrical distribution and substation equipment, including transformers, reclosers, oil switches, circuit breakers, regulators, and capacitors.
• Maintain components and supplies necessary for equipment maintenance, including test kits, oil, and fuses.
• Inspect and clean transformer pans to ensure operational safety and environmental compliance.

Hazardous Material & PCB Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company regulations related to the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, including PCBs.
• Respond to oil spills, PCB debris, and oil-soaked soil incidents, ensuring timely response and regulatory compliance.
• Schedule and collect PCB oil samples for compliance testing and maintain accurate records of test results.
• Inspect and monitor the PCB storage facility on a regular basis.
• Maintain adequate inventory of spill clean-up materials for all operational sites.

Equipment Disposal & Recordkeeping

• Compile data for all SECO Energy-owned oil-filled equipment, including transformers, oil circuit reclosers, and voltage regulators—being sent for reconditioning or disposal.
• Initiate proper disposal procedures and ensure all documentation is complete and in compliance with environmental regulations.
• Conduct inventory of transformers and related electrical equipment in and out of the receiving area.
• Follow up on cleanup activities as required.

Environmental Auditing

• Conduct environmental audits, as directed, to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by or those an employee encounters to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; is frequently required to walk, sit, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position has general office environment with frequent field work and moderate exposure to adverse elements of weather with potential exposure to hazardous chemicals. May require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles or gloves. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Summary

We are the third-largest electric co-op in Florida and the seventh-largest in the nation and we are looking for qualified, energetic and committed candidates to join our successful TEAM!

Sumter Electric Cooperative is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.

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