Fully Qualified Environmental Coordinator (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; East Hampton (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking an Environmental Coordinator to support electric and gas operations with a focus on environmental emergencies, spill containment, and regulatory compliance. The role requires coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and regulators to manage OHM releases and environmental programs.

The position emphasizes developing Connecticut PEP qualifications, preparing environmental documentation, and ensuring safe handling of hazardous materials, SPCC planning, and annual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental emergency response, spill response, remediation, and regulatory compliance.
• Pathway toward Connecticut DEEP PEP certification with appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Provides environmental oversight and technical support for assigned service area.
• Responds to and manages OHM releases with assessment, containment, mitigation, cleanup, sampling, and reporting.
• Oversees spill response activities and coordinates with environmental contractors and operations.
• Participates in scheduled emergency response on-call rotations, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Prepares and certifies release documentation and closure reports under Connecticut DEEP requirements when qualified as a Connecticut PEP.
• Manages hazardous and regulated materials from company operations, including disposal.
• Develops SPCC plans and supports LEPC/Tier 2 reporting.
• Provides training and guidance on environmental programs and policies.

Skills

Environmental emergency response

Spill containment and cleanup

Hazardous materials management

Environmental compliance

Written and verbal communication

Risk assessment and decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to workat least three days in the office, includingTuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to workup to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change

The Environmental Coordinator provides environmental support for electric and gas operations within an assigned service area. Primary responsibilities include emergency response and management of Oil and Hazardous Material (OHM) releases, spill containment and cleanup, environmental compliance, regulated waste management, and support of environmental remediation and other Company environmental programs.

The position serves as an environmental resource to electric and gas operations and requires the ability to assess environmental conditions, make sound decisions during time-sensitive situations, coordinate response activities, and communicate effectively with Company personnel, contractors, customers, and regulatory agencies.

A key objective of the position is to develop and maintain the qualifications necessary to serve as a Connecticut Permitted Environmental Professional (PEP).

Essential Functions

• Provides environmental oversight and technical support for assigned service area.
• Responds to and manages OHM releases associated with electric and gas operations, including assessment, containment, mitigation, cleanup, sampling, reporting, and regulatory closure.
• Provides direction and support for spill response activities, including direct oversight of environmental contractors and coordination with Company electric and gas operations.
• Participates in a scheduled environmental emergency response on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Provides environmental support, primarily OHM spill response and cleanup, during major storm restoration and other emergency events.
• Prepares and, when qualified as a Connecticut PEP, certifies applicable release documentation and closure reports in accordance with Connecticut DEEP requirements.
• Coordinates the characterization, management, transportation, documentation, and disposal of hazardous and regulated materials generated by Company operations.
• Provides guidance and support regarding asbestos-containing materials (ACM), PCB management, and related regulated materials programs.
• Develops and maintains substation Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans.
• Prepares annual substation LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Commission) and SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act) Tier 2 reports (Community Right-to-Know).
• Participates in environmental assessments, audits, inspections, and corrective-action follow-up.li>
• Assists with site assessment, remediation, and environmental due diligence activities associated with Company properties.
• Supports proactive PCB removal and other environmental programs within the assigned service area.
• Provides environmental training, guidance, and support to Company personnel and assists in developing related policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Represents Eversource with customers, regulatory authorities, municipalities, contractors, and other external stakeholders regarding environmental incidents and compliance activities.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) plus years of relevant environmental experience.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental emergency response, spill response, remediation, environmental compliance, hazardous materials management, or related activities.
• Experience responding to hazardous-material spills or releases involving mitigation, containment, remediation, or cleanup is strongly preferred.
• Experience and education sufficient to establish a clear and reasonably achievable pathway toward meeting current Connecticut DEEP requirements for PEP certification.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Requires knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to develop proficiency in, environmental emergency response; spill containment and cleanup; hazardous and regulated waste management; PCB testing and disposal; asbestos-containing materials; SPCC plans; environmental inspections and audits; environmental sampling and remediation; and applicable federal and Connecticut environmental requirements.

• Knowledge of utility environmental programs, including transformer recycling, PCB removal, spoils management, paper insulated lead cable (PILC), waste minimization, and major storm response, is desirable.

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate technical environmental information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Must be able to assess environmental risks, prioritize response actions, and exercise sound professional judgment during time-sensitive and potentially stressful situations.

• Must be able to work effectively with electric and gas operations personnel, contractors, regulatory agencies, customers, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must be a Connecticut PEP, or possess the education, experience, and training necessary to establish a clear and reasonably achievable pathway toward obtaining PEP certification in accordance with current Connecticut DEEP requirements.
• Candidates who do not currently hold PEP certification will be expected to pursue applicable PEP requirements as part of their development in the position.
• Must hold a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

Competencies

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:

$95,050.00-$105,610.00

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

1

Emergency Response

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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