Environmental Analyst V

About the position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for. Uses expert technical knowledge to plan and conduct multiple, medium-to-large, and important projects and programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations. Under consultative direction and with considerable latitude for unreviewed actions and decisions, conducts important environmental related investigations requiring the application of improvement technology concepts and new approaches in the field. Responsible for reviewing progress, and evaluation of results. Possesses expertise in theories and principles in air emissions monitoring and compliance and applies that knowledge in creative and effective ways to a broad range of very difficult and complex assignments. Leads or directs special work teams, and serves as corporate environmental liaison with operating facility management and staff. Assignments are usually self-initiated.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts multiple, medium-to-large, and complex projects designed to minimize deficiencies and ensure compliance with regulations and permits.
• Directs large site assessment/investigations/remediation projects as necessary.
• Consults on and negotiates on complex license and permit applications and agency inspection response actions to ensure compliance and favorable outcomes for Xcel.
• Serves as a regulatory liaison between facilities and federal, state, and local agencies.
• Testifies at environmental hearings to support company position on environmental regulatory development.
• Designs and directs data collection, strategic studies, evaluations, and report development to support environmental regulatory requirements.
• Develops training lesson plan content that meet Xcel Academy standards and provides regulatory compliance training to Xcel personnel.
• Monitors statutes, regulations, licenses, and/or permits for potential impacts to facility operations.
• Prepares requests for proposals, contract agreements, and project estimates.
• Supports and/or selects and manages consultants and contractors.
• Assists others in developing, refining and implementing the strategic goals and objectives of Xcel Energy.
• Evaluates outcomes of incidents, regulatory inspections and internal audits of company owned facilities.

Requirements

• BS/BA in environmental science, engineering, applied science, or related fields.
• Eight years of progressively responsible environmental related work experience.
• Demonstrated skills in technical writing, verbal communication, and negotiations.
• An Associate college degree in areas of environmental or applied science and three years of progressive responsibilities in related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Advanced education in the field can be substituted for related work experience: MS/MA/MBA = 2 years; PhD/J.D. = 3 years.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with air permitting and compliance requirements, with an emphasis on the Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR Part 60 and 40 CFR Part 75.
• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and supervise the work of compliance team and contracted resources performing testing services.
• Must possess problem-solving skills and have a broad knowledge of air emissions stack testing methods and procedures.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Limited-Purpose FSA
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave