Environmental Compliance Specialist

NAES•Defiance, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Compliance Specialist supports environmental compliance and stewardship at the Richland-Stryker Generation Project, which comprises the Richland Peaking Plant in Defiance, Ohio, and the Stryker Peaking Plant in Stryker, Ohio. The role implements and maintains environmental compliance programs across both facilities and provides NERC support to plant management, ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, local, and industry requirements. The specialist coordinates environmental programs, manages Title V Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) reporting, develops and administers facility-specific environmental plans, and works with the plant owner and regulators on inspections, permit matters, reports, and correspondence. The role also maintains elements of the Environmental Management System and helps keep plant NERC reliability procedures and policies current. Safety is a core part of the position. The specialist administers employee and contractor safety programs, delivers training, conducts site walk-downs, maintains Safety Data Sheets, and investigates incidents and near misses. The position reports to the Plant Manager and works closely with NAES corporate Environmental Support Services and Safety groups, as well as client corporate contacts. This position is based in a power plant environment, with physical and environmental conditions that may include extended standing, climbing, lifting, confined spaces, hazardous materials, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise, and outdoor weather. Protective equipment may be required. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday on day shift, with extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and callout availability as needed. Some travel may be involved. Annual base salary is $110,000 to $135,000, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Requirements

Possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and maintain it in good standing.
Strong written and analytical skills, including the ability to communicate facts, conclusions, and recommendations.
Effective verbal communication skills, including the ability to serve as a contact during regulatory inspections and deliver clear, practical training.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and build consensus with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in an industrial environment and proactively identify and evaluate compliance risks.
Participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, compliance, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical training, knowledge, and experience; desired but not required.
Level 5 or OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Experience supporting environmental compliance at operating facilities, ideally in a power plant or power-related industry.
Multi-media environmental compliance and safety experience.
Working knowledge of power plant operations and the interaction between environmental requirements and operations and maintenance functions.
General understanding of key air, water, hazardous materials, and waste management regulations, with demonstrated proficiency in at least one regulatory area.
Familiarity with CEMS software.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee environmental programs, policies, and procedures to maintain compliance with regulations, permits, and other requirements.
Manage Title V CEMS reporting, including monitoring data, recordkeeping, interpreting results, and preparing and submitting required reports.
Develop facility-specific environmental plans aligned with regulatory and corporate requirements.
Administer environmental plans by tracking obligations, coordinating updates, and managing revisions.
Oversee environmental programs and plans, including SWPPP, SPCC, Emergency Episode Standby Plan, Fugitive Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Plan, Operations and Maintenance Plans, and Waste Management Plan.
Coordinate with the owner and environmental regulators on inspections, information requests, permit modifications and renewals, compliance reports, and regulatory correspondence.
Maintain Environmental Management System components, including the EHS filing system, Obligations Tracking System, and required training records.
Ensure plant NERC Reliability procedures and policies remain current and aligned with applicable standards.
Administer employee and contractor safety programs and reinforce safe work practices.
Deliver safety training during daily briefings, lead routine safety meetings, and conduct formal orientations and training for contractors and visitors.
Conduct site walk-downs to assess housekeeping, identify hazards, and reinforce safety expectations.
Maintain accurate and current Safety Data Sheets.
Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses; document findings, determine root causes, recommend corrective actions, and track them through resolution.