Sr Environmental Analyst

Consumers Energy; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Up to 13 paid Holidays

Paid time off

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Consumers Energy in Michigan seeks a Senior Environmental Analyst to conduct data-driven environmental analyses, develop policies, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role involves presenting findings to management, guiding junior staff, and supporting budget analyses across projects in the Jackson area.

Responsibilities include data collection per policy, regulatory reporting, spill response coordination, and collaborating with SMEs to interpret requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management, Resource Development, Science or related field with 4+ years of environmental analysis experience.
• Associate Degree with 6+ years of experience in environmental analysis.
• High School Diploma with 8+ years of experience in environmental analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental data collection and reporting complies with policy and state regulations.
• Monitor operational processes and perform analyses.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members to ensure data completeness.
• Lead data analysis for budgets and reporting.
• Respond to spill prevention and environmental site issues as needed.

Skills

Utility operations

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Supervisory skills

Written & oral comms

Environmental tech concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management, Resource Development, Science or other related field

Associate Degree in Environmental Management, Resource Development, Science or other related field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location

This hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the Jackson Service Center or one of the surrounding Service Centers. The role serves the Jackson area and the surrounding counties. The selected candidate must live within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate (relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Senior Environmental Analyst conducts analysis through research, gathering and interpretating data, development of environmental related data and policies to assess current processes and develop recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Present analysis and recommendations to management and assist with implementation of selected process changes. Analyses include, but are not limited to, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, trending/forecasting, compliance risks, budget analysis and reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that environmental data collection and reporting is carried out in accordance with company policy and state regulations.
• Monitor operational processes and perform analysis.
• Perform moderately complex assignments/analyses.
• Analyze and make recommendations to management regarding the budget.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members to ensure completeness of data collection/analyst.
• Ensure data collection for internal and external reporting.
• Support activities of less experienced team member to resolve specific issues.
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Mentor less experienced team members to ensure complete and accurate data collection and analysis.
• Manage regulated and universal waste at facilities and jobsites, including testing, scheduling, disposal, vendor management, and waste segregation.
• Respond 24/7 to polluting material releases and provide field assistance as needed.
• Develop and maintain Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plans through inspections, inventories, training, and administrative updates.
• Perform environmental site inspections and respond to soil and groundwater issues.
• Maintain storm water compliance through inspections and monitoring at various locations and projects.
• Manage compliance within Right to Know and SARA Title III reporting programs through inventories and agency reporting.
• Address Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) issues to protect worker health and safety.
• Collaborate with Environmental Quality and Sustainability Subject Matter Experts to identify field issues and clarify regulatory requirements.
• Lead discussions and presentations in zone manager and project management meetings.
• Provide logistical support at remediation sites and escort compliance auditors during site audits.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of utility operations
• Knowledge of utility business model
• Skill in problem-solving
• Skill in supervisory practices/application
• Skill in communicating both orally & in writing
• Ability to evaluate, select, and apply general environmental technology concepts & principles

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management, Resource Development, Science or other related field) with 4 (four) or more years of experience in environmental analysis.
  • [OR] Asspciate Degree in Environmental Management, Resource Development, Science or other related field) with 6 (six) or more years of experience in environmental analysis.
  • [OR] High School Diploma or GED with 8 (eight) or more years of experience in environmental analysis.

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.