Senior Environmental & EHS Compliance Leader

The AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Specialist, Environmental to support environmental compliance and continuous improvement across AES Indiana's transmission and distribution operations. You will work with regulatory agencies, manage SPCC and waste programs, and drive safety and environmental initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and have experience in industrial or energy environments, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience supporting environmental, health, and safety programs in industrial, utility, manufacturing, processing, energy, or related environments.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, reporting, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with environmental data, inspections, audits, or compliance programs.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance activities for AES Indiana's transmission and distribution operations, including service centers, substations, and other facilities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement changes to maintain environmental compliance.
• Prepare, review, and submit environmental reports and compliance documentation, including Hazardous Waste, Tier II, PCB, and OSHA-related reporting.
• Conduct facility inspections and assessments, including SPCC and waste management inspections.
• Maintain and support environmental programs, plans, and procedures such as SPCC.
• Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements, including Air, Class V, Asbestos, Underground Storage Tanks (UST), and related programs.
• Coordinate responses to environmental incidents, spills, and reportable events with internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Deliver training, guidance, and support to employees on environmental compliance and EHS best practices.
• Support incident investigations and corrective action activities to promote a strong safety and environmental culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for operational improvements and environmental risk reduction.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Occupational Health & Safety/Natural Sciences or related field

Job description

The AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Specialist, Environmental to support environmental compliance and continuous improvement across AES Indiana's transmission and distribution operations. You will work with regulatory agencies, manage SPCC and waste programs, and drive safety and environmental initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and have experience in industrial or energy environments, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.