Sr Environmental Analyst

Consumers Energy; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 seeks an experienced Senior Environmental Analyst to conduct data-driven environmental analysis, develop recommendations, and ensure regulatory compliance across facilities and sites in Michigan. The role involves mentoring staff, managing waste programs, and responding to incidents while coordinating withHazardous Materials teams and management.

You will support SPCC plans, storm water compliance, Right to Know reporting, and TSCA requirements, with regular engagement in budget

Qualifications

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

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 pollutant material releases and provide field assistance as needed.
• Develop and maintain SPCC plans through inspections, inventories, training, and 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 HAZWOPER issues to protect worker health and safety.
• Collaborate with SME to identify field issues and regulatory clarifications.
• Lead discussions and presentations in zone manager and project management meetings.
• Serve as onsite support and regulatory liaison for gas compression and storage facilities.
• Provide logistical support at remediation sites and escort compliance auditors.
• Ensure TSCA requirements for PCBs and conduct grid sampling when required.
• Respond to agency visits and inquiries from regulatory bodies.
• Analyze operational data and provide budget recommendations to management.
• Support storm response and restoration efforts, including spill response, cleanups, and contractor management.
• Communicate with utility customers regarding environmental matters.

Skills

Utility operations

Environmental regulations

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Environmental technology

Self-starter

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management

Associate Degree in Environmental Management

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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 is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to any of the following locations: Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Hamilton or Hastings Service Center. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

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

• 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.
• Serve as onsite support and regulatory liaison for gas compression and storage facilities.
• Provide logistical support at remediation sites and escort compliance auditors during site audits.
• Ensure compliance with Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requirements for PCBs and conduct grid sampling when required.
• Respond to agency visits and inquiries from regulatory bodies.
• Analyze operational data and provide budget recommendations to management.
• Support storm response and restoration efforts, including spill response, cleanups, and contractor management.
• Communicate with utility customers regarding environmental matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of utility operations and business models.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, compliance requirements, and regulatory agency processes.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Supervisory and team leadership capabilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate, select, and apply environmental technology concepts and principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
• Self-starter capable of managing multiple work assignments.
• Commitment to customer service and strong negotiating skills.

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.