Environmental Supervisor, Wind Operations

PacifiCorp; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp seeks a seasoned wind environmental supervisor to lead a team of environmental technicians and contractors in Wyoming. You will ensure safe, compliant operations, oversee avian surveys, budgeting, and coordination with operations and regulators.

Based in Laramie, the role requires five years in wildlife-related work, three in supervision, and strong writing and data skills. PacifiCorp offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to safety, diversity and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Wildlife Biology or Environmental Sciences; or equivalent.
• Five+ years in wildlife field, preferably energy generation.
• Three+ years in a supervisory role overseeing employees.
• Knowledge of environmental laws: BGEPA, MBTA, ESA.
• Strong data analysis and writing skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and data presentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day wind environmental/wildlife technicians and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with wildlife avian policies, permits and regulations.
• Coordinate with wind environmental leadership on implementation and compliance.
• Interview, hire, train and develop employees as assigned.
• Assist with scope of work, budgeting, invoicing and forecasting.
• Deliver training to operations staff and contractors.
• Develop or update policies to ensure environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Wildlife biology

Environmental compliance

Team supervision

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's in Biological Sciences/Wildlife Biology/Environmental Sciences

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Database software

Job description

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

Directs the activities of wind environmental technicians, wind environmental contractors and wind environmental technician crew leaders to achieve safe, efficient, environmentally compliant and cost-effective wind powered electrical generation. Ensures work is planned, prioritized, scheduled and performed in a cost-effective manner that meets wildlife/environmental regulatory and permit requirements. Responsible for supervising and guiding employees, implements and supports Company programs and policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company environmental and wildlife avian policies, procedures, permits, and associated regulations.
• Oversee day-to-day work of wind environmental/wildlife internal and contract technicians. Ensure work is conducted accurately, safely, and on budget.
• Coordinate with wind environmental leadership team on implementation, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Hold supervised employees and contractors accountable to work safely, productively, and in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee avian and other wildlife surveys, environmental monitoring, and avian curtailment activities at wind plant facilities.
• Supervise internal and/or contract employees within the guidelines of the applicable working agreements and enforce.
• As assigned by a wind environmental manager and/or director, responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, and development of employees.
• Assist with preparation of Scope of Work documents necessary to obtain contractor work. Assist with invoicing, budget forecasting, and budget reporting.
• Deliver training and provide guidance to operations staff, environmental technicians and contractors.
• Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments, including Operations, and regulatory agencies.
• Implement business objectives, strategies and plans.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines, permits, and regulations.
• Review environmental/wildlife data collection. Assist with preparation and submittal of agency wildlife or other reports.
• Review, understand, and implement wildlife/avian permit conditions, and associated company procedures.
• Develop or update policy and processes to ensure environmental compliance, as needed and under direction of wind environmental leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Wildlife Biology or Environmental Sciences; or equivalent degree.
• A minimum of five years of experience in the wildlife field, preferably related to energy generation.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a supervisory role overseeing employees.
• Knowledge and understanding of environmental aspects related to wind energy generation, particularly eagles and other wildlife.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local governmental environmental laws and regulations, including BGEPA, MBTA, and ESA.
• Data gathering, analysis and interpretation skills.
• Writing skills.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and present information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate expectations, provide feedback, work collaboratively with other departments, and consult with internal and external customers regarding matters which may be sensitive in nature.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to prioritize workload under pressure.
• Ability to travel as needed for project site visits, internal trainings, audits, and meetings.
• Ability to work safely in remote conditions.
• Must be flexible and available in responding to after-hour emergencies.
• Commitment and dedication to manage projects or assignments through completion.
• Leadership and teamwork skills to develop and promote cooperative working relationships within their crew, contractors and among departments.
• Ability to make timely decisions.

Preferences

• Masters degree in related field.
• Knowledge of wind plant operations and wind plant systems.
• Familiarity with Eagle Incidental Take Permit requirements.
• Previous experience in a supervisory at an electric utility or wind generation company.
• Experience leading complex projects.
• GIS skills.

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Additional Information

Company Code: Pacificorp #PM25

Primary Location: Laramie

Department: Power Supply

Schedule: Days

Personnel Subarea:Exempt

Hiring Range: $102,000-$140,250

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential.

It is PacifiCorp's policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening