Compliance Specialist in Renewable and Resilient Generation

Southern Company • Milledgeville, GA

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Compliance Specialist who will support multiple Georgia Power Renewable and Resilient Generation (R2GEN) sites as well as Plant Branch Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Project. This position will be responsible for compliance programs (NPDES, Safe Dams, SPCCC, surface and ground water withdrawal, Waste etc.) along with ash pond dewatering/CCR management and well monitoring activities. The successful candidate will maintain in-depth knowledge of current environmental and health laws and regulations as they apply to the various facilities and use that knowledge to ensure compliance with permits and regulations. They will interface with corporate and regulatory agencies and ensure appropriate notification for incidents of non-compliance. Will interface with local First Responders regarding Emergency Action and Response Plans. Provide oversight from a compliance perspective for new R2GEN assets during and after construction. Recognize safety and environmental compliance issues that require attention and proactively address them. The successful candidate will model “Our Values” and lead by example as the champion of all safety and compliance initiatives. Strong communication will be required in all directions of the department and across organizations. The successful candidate will need effective communication skills to perform and document self-assessments, program audits, compliance training, and act as back-up to other compliance programs and team members. This position requires ability to respond to call outs on weekends, nights, and holidays. Will require travel around the state to support multiple sites.

Requirements

• Effective oral and written communications skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a group setting is required.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field, or equivalent experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of solar operations, distributed generation, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and CCR management desired.
• In depth knowledge of compliance programs and environmental regulations (SPCC, NPDES, Construction Stormwater, Waste, EAP/ERP, Contract Administration, etc.) is desired.
• In-depth knowledge of power generation or similar industrial experience is desired.
• Demonstrated experience in Maximo or Enablon is a plus.
• Experience conducting Compliance self-assessments/self-audits is a plus.
• Current certifications such as Level 1A erosion/sedimentation inspector, Method 9 visual emissions, Safe Dams inspection training is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, including interfacing with employees, contractors, and regulatory agencies is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively across organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Safety as a Core Value in daily actions.
• Ensure compliance with all permits and regulations by monitoring various parameters and interfacing with site personnel and contractors.
• Develop, monitor and maintain documentation for programs like Erosion Control and Sedimentation, CCR, Pesticides and Herbicides, Wildlife and Natural Resources, and Georgia Safe Dams.
• Provide oversight for responsible sites Water, CCR, Safe Dams, Air and industrial hygiene programs, and various compliance programs as assigned.
• Conduct CCR, landfill, and safe dams inspections as required
• Conduct storm water monitoring and inspection of erosion/sedimentation BMPs as required.
• Develop and maintain compliance procedures.
• Investigate compliance related incidents and ensure notification of appropriate regulatory agencies, if required.
• Perform specific environmental sampling and analysis as required to ensure compliance.
• Deliver presentations to internal and external groups to inform them of various environmental and compliance issues including compliance training.
• Document and maintain records to verify compliance.
• Assist Compliance Team in the areas of water withdrawal, NPDES, storm water, air programs, waste programs, CCR, safe dams, industrial hygiene and compliance training.
• Ensure adherence to Southern Company’s record retention guidelines and storage processes.
• Support community outreach programs.
• Effective interpersonal skills required with ability to interact with others in a positive manner even during disagreeable situations with a focus on customer service.
• Must be a self-starter who demonstrates leadership and takes ownership in completing multiple work assignments with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees