Environmental Specialist II

Environmental Specialist II; Texas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy seeks an Environmental Specialist/Engineer to contribute to the development and effective implementation of environmental strategy, programs, and processes for the Limestone Generating Station in Jewett, TX. You will help ensure compliance with environmental laws and corporate policies while supporting critical data reporting and project execution.

The role involves coordinating testing programs, regulatory filings, and collaboration with plant staff to address upsets and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering from an accredited university.
• 8 years of relevant environmental experience, or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert level knowledge of CCR, Solid Waste, and Wastewater regulations.
• Manage TPDES Permit renewal, SPCC and Storm Water program implementation.
• Oversee water supply contracts and coordinate with water supply stakeholders.
• Support environmental compliance activities including air quality data analysis and reporting; NSR permits.
• Coordinate data submission for environmental reporting programs; work with CEMS data and StackVision familiarity.
• Interact with regional plant environmental and operations staff during compliance reviews and audits; develop compliance tools and best practices.
• Coordinate testing programs: notifications, contractors, data evaluation for compliance.
• Provide documentation of environmental support for facility operations and training.

Skills

Power plant systems

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Root Cause Analysis

EPA Method 9 Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

High school diploma + 8 years environmental experience

Tools

StackVision software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You’ll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success—take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!

Environmental Specialist/Engineer

The Environmental Specialist/Engineer will contribute to the development and effective implementation of strategy, programs, systems, and processes ensuring the 1800MW 2 Unit Limestone Generating Station in Jewett, TX maintains compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations as well as corporate environmental policies, goals, targets, and compliance programs. This position will update environmental databases, prepare regulatory filings, coordinate associated activities as station representative and review compliance. This role will participate in developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental projects critical to Station success, and other special projects as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain expert level knowledge of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Rule, Solid Waste, and Wastewater regulations.
• Manage TPDES Permit renewal, SPCC and Storm Water program implementation and provide waste characterization support.
• Oversee water supply contracts/permit and manage relationships with key water supply stakeholders.
• Provide support for environmental compliance activities including air quality data analysis and reporting, Title V permitting and compliance certifications, New Source Review (NSR) permit applications and renewals, facility compliance audits.
• Coordinate and/or participate in the collection, review, and submittal of data to support environmental reporting programs. Expertise with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) related data and regulatory programs, and familiarity with StackVision software programs are desirable.
• Coordinate and/or interact with regional/corporate plant environmental and plant operations personnel during compliance reviews, support agency air, solid waste, and wastewater inspections and internal third-party compliance audits; develop and implement compliance related tools and best practices at the Limestone Generating Station.
• Provide response to environmental system upsets and monitoring system breakdowns, including field data collection, situation assessment and system analysis to prevent recurrence of these conditions.
• Coordinate all aspects of testing programs: Regulatory agency notifications, direct test contractors, communicate requirements to on-site personnel, evaluate test results, data and procedures for compliance with applicable environmental requirements.
• Provide and document environmental support of facility operations, including technical assistance, training, system operation analysis and recordkeeping.
• Assist in interpretation and assessment of impacts of proposed environmental regulations on facility operations.

Special Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Understanding of power plant systems and multi-media environmental regulations.
• Self-starter who is capable of critical and analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills. Able to communicate technical information effectively in both written and oral format.
• Ability to obtain TCEQ Class D Drinking Water Operator License.
• Ability to obtain TCEQ Class C Wastewater Operator License.
• Strong database management and spreadsheet skills.
• Root Cause Analysis experience desirable.
• Possess or ability to obtain EPA Method 9 Visible Emissions Observer certification.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or a high school diploma and 8 years of relevant environmental experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Preferred Experience:

• Power plant or industrial environmental experience preferred

Working Conditions:

• Fossil power plant environment
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data in all types of weather conditions.
• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.
• Travel Time: <5% travel time to other sites or facilities.

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/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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