Senior Regional Environmental Compliance Lead

American Electric Power; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking an Environmental Coordinator Senior to lead the implementation of environmental compliance programs across assigned regions, plants and projects. You will train staff, coordinate with Environmental Services, contractors and regulators to ensure compliance with laws and company standards.

You’ll work with a broad set of programs—tank management, waste handling, air emissions, spill response, and emergency planning—requiring strong technical, organizational and

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline.
• Minimum of eight years of environmental experience with an associate degree.
• Six years of environmental experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement environmental activities and policies in the assigned region to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and Company policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals. Assist and provide input to Environmental Services on the development of Company environmental policies and procedures. Communicate deviations appropriately.
• Provide training, instruction and assistance to others on the implementation of environmental requirements and assist in the development of environmental training materials.
• Provide support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies.
• Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities.
• Provide support during environmental compliance reviews, Phase I or II environmental site assessments and remediation projects.
• Coordinate and respond to public inquiries regarding environmental matters. As well as effectively communicate environmental compliance issues to appropriate internal parties.
• Develop and maintain environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.
• Conduct environmental reviews of regional disposal contractors and related facilities and manage contracts associated with Environmental Services.

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking an Environmental Coordinator Senior to lead the implementation of environmental compliance programs across assigned regions, plants and projects. You will train staff, coordinate with Environmental Services, contractors and regulators to ensure compliance with laws and company standards.

You’ll work with a broad set of programs—tank management, waste handling, air emissions, spill response, and emergency planning—requiring strong technical, organizational and