EHS Consultant

Duke Energy Corporation•Greensboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an intermediate-level position in the EHS Consulting classification hierarchy. The consultant handles more complex environmental, health, and/or safety matters with general supervision, applying fundamental concepts and procedures to varied, fairly complex work 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 travel to multiple projects and field locations; a Duke Energy vehicle is provided for company travel. Employees must live within a reasonable daily commute of their assigned work location after onboarding. The consultant monitors EHS practices for compliance with company and regulatory requirements, researches and evaluates programs and policies, provides consultation to management and assigned customers, and helps facilities maintain compliance with environmental or safety laws and regulations. The role also involves working with regulatory authorities, tracking regulatory and legislative changes and industry standards, and supporting internal and external industry committees and teams. The position includes office work involving a computer, outdoor work in all seasons, field and facility visits, and vehicle travel. Occasional overtime, weekend, outage, callout work, and possible night-shift coverage may be required. Relocation assistance is not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, another related discipline, Health and Safety, or Science, plus at least 3 years of related work experience; or a high school diploma/GED plus at least 7 years of related work experience in lieu of the degree and experience requirement.
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 for one's actions while modeling company values.
Broad knowledge of Health & 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 and ability to travel to multiple projects.
Ability to live within a reasonable daily commute of the assigned work location.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in another related discipline, Health and Safety, or Science.
10 years of related work experience in addition to the desired degree.
CSP, CIH, CHST, and/or OHST certification.
Current OSHA 500, OSHA 510, OSHA 30, and First Aid/CPR/AED/BBP certifications.
Knowledge of OSHA compliance and regulations.
Experience providing Health & Safety oversight for power plants or heavy construction.

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 policies and requirements and mitigate risks.
Provide advanced-level regulatory-required and internal environmental or safety reports.
Support assigned environmental or safety training programs.
Develop and maintain procedures and programs to help facilities comply with environmental or safety laws and regulations.
Ensure Duke Energy work procedures address compliance guidance and help track regulatory changes, legislative activities, and industry standards.
Research, develop, and/or evaluate programs, policies, or activities within the assigned discipline, solve moderate problems, and develop solutions using standard-to-moderate procedures.
Provide information and consultation to management and assigned customers on existing EHS programs and policies, technical programs, and compliance issues.
Assist with identifying 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 projects and field locations.