EHS Consultant

Duke Energy•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an intermediate-level position in the EHS Consulting classification hierarchy. The EHS Consultant addresses moderately complex and varied environmental, health, and safety matters with general supervision, applying fundamental concepts and procedures while developing advanced skills and greater independence. The role is project-based, supporting 2–4 projects as part of the PMC Health & Safety team and reporting directly to the PMC Manager of Health & Safety. It is 100% field-based, with work at various field locations and travel to multiple projects. A Duke Energy vehicle is provided for company travel; candidates should have a good driving record and live within a reasonable daily commute of their assigned work location after onboarding. The consultant analyzes organizational and customer information, monitors EHS practices for compliance, and develops or evaluates programs, policies, and activities. The role provides consultation and support to management and assigned customers, helps facilities comply with environmental and safety laws and regulations, tracks regulatory and legislative changes and industry standards, and works with federal, state, and local regulatory authorities to interpret requirements. The consultant also supports internal and external industry committees and teams and builds effective working relationships across the organization. Work includes office and field settings, exposure to a computer terminal and keyboard, and outside work in all seasons. Occasional overtime, weekend, outage, callout work, and possible night-shift coverage may be required. Travel requirements are 50% or more. Relocation assistance is not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, another related field, Health and Safety, or Science, plus 3 or more years of related work experience; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED plus 7 or more years of related work experience.
Ability to read and interpret OSHA regulations.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including influencing and listening skills to work effectively with employees and management at all levels.
Ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds to achieve common goals.
Personal accountability and ability to model company values.
Broad knowledge of health and safety department programs and procedures.
Ability to analyze data and develop appropriate strategic responses.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Basic computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Word.
Good driving record for company travel.
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Must live within a reasonable daily commute of the assigned work location.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in another related field, Health and Safety, or Science.
10 years of related work experience.
CSP, CIH, CHST, and/or OHST certification.
Current OSHA 500, OSHA 510, or OSHA 30 certification.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED/BBP certification.
OSHA compliance/regulations experience.
Experience providing health and safety oversight for power plant or heavy construction work.

Responsibilities

Analyze advanced-level information, past practices, and business objectives to make appropriate recommendations to management and assigned customers.
Monitor EHS practices in assigned organizational areas to facilitate compliance with company and regulatory requirements and mitigate risks.
Provide regulatory-required and internal environmental or safety reports and support assigned environmental or safety training programs.
Develop and maintain procedures and programs that help facilities comply with environmental and safety laws and regulations.
Ensure Duke Energy work procedures address compliance guidance and assist with tracking regulatory changes, legislative activities, and industry standards.
Research, develop, or evaluate programs, policies, and activities within the assigned discipline and develop solutions to moderately complex problems.
Provide information and consultation to management and assigned customers on existing EHS programs and policies.
Support company environmental or safety goals, strategies, programs, and processes, including higher-level technical programs and compliance issues.
Identify needed changes to facility compliance programs.
Work with federal, state, and local regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws.
Support Duke Energy on internal and external industry committees and teams.
Develop positive working relationships with peers, customers, employees, and management to complete work activities effectively.
Travel to multiple project and field locations; occasional overtime, weekend, outage, callout, and possible night-shift coverage may be required.