Power Plant Environmental Compliance Lead

NAES; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NAES is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist for the Richland-Generation Project in Defiance, OH. This role focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance and environmental excellence within a two-plant facility and supporting NERC needs for plant management.

You will oversee EMS-related duties, develop facility plans, and coordinate with regulators and site management to ensure safety, regulatory adherence, and robust reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in environmental sciences, compliance, engineering, or related field is desired, but not required.
• Certification as Level 5 or OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER desired.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance at operating facilities, ideally within a power plant or power-related industry.
• Multi-media environmental compliance and safety experience is strongly desired.
• Working knowledge of key environmental regulations related to air, water, hazardous materials, and waste management, with proficiency in at least one regulatory area.
• Familiarity with CEMS software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee environmental programs, policies, and procedures to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, site permits, and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) reporting under Title V permit requirements enforced by the Ohio EPA and EPA, including data monitoring, recordkeeping, interpretation, and timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual reports.
• Develop facility-specific environmental plans that align with regulatory and corporate requirements, ensuring technical accuracy and completeness.
• Administer environmental plans by tracking compliance obligations, coordinating updates, and managing revisions through completion.
• Oversee environmental programs, including SWPPP, SPCC, Emergency Episode Standby Plan, FGC Monitoring Plan, O&M Plans, and Waste Management Plan.
• Coordinate with the owner and regulators on inspections, permit modifications/renewals, compliance reports, and regulatory correspondence.
• Maintain EMS components like the EHS filing system, Obligations Tracking System (OTS), and training records.
• Ensure plant NERC Reliability procedures remain current and aligned with applicable standards.

Skills

Strong written and analytical skills

Effective verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in environmental sciences, compliance, engineering, or related field

OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification (Level 5) desired

Tools

CEMS software

Job description

NAES is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist for the Richland-Generation Project in Defiance, OH. This role focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance and environmental excellence within a two-plant facility and supporting NERC needs for plant management.

You will oversee EMS-related duties, develop facility plans, and coordinate with regulators and site management to ensure safety, regulatory adherence, and robust reporting.