Environmental Coordinator Senior

American Electric Power•Texarkana, TX

2d•$87,633 - $109,543

About The Position

Under long-range administrative direction, the Environmental Coordinator Senior coordinates implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures, and strategic environmental goals across an assigned region, plant, and project scope. The role provides training, guidance, and support to business unit leadership and staff; identifies applicable environmental requirements for company assets and projects; and coordinates with business unit staff, Environmental Services representatives, contractors, and external parties to help ensure compliance. The position requires proficient understanding of environmental programs that may include storage tanks, hazardous-material transportation, solid and hazardous waste, spill prevention and response, water sampling and control, air emissions, asbestos and PCB management, pollution prevention, environmental site assessments, emergency planning, and community right-to-know. The role requires technical expertise, planning and organization, problem solving, effective written and oral communication, initiative, and the ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Travel ranges from 20% to 40%, with occasional overnight stays. The employee must be available by phone after work hours and on weekends; the stated frequency is minimal. Physical demands range from sedentary to light duty.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline.
At least eight years of environmental experience with an associate degree, or six years with a bachelor's degree.
Valid driver's license.
Proficiency in the environmental program competencies listed in the job summary.
Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision.
Availability by phone after work hours and on weekends; frequency is minimal.
Ability to travel 20%–40%, including occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement environmental activities and policies in assigned regions to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, company policies, standards, procedures, and strategic environmental goals.
Assist Environmental Services with development of company environmental policies and procedures, and communicate deviations appropriately.
Provide training, instruction, and assistance on implementing environmental requirements; assist with development of environmental training materials.
Support responses to releases or discharges of regulated substances, including agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing cleanup efforts if necessary, and completing follow-up reports for regulatory agencies.
Promote and enforce safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the public, and company facilities.
Support environmental compliance reviews, Phase I or II environmental site assessments, and remediation projects.
Coordinate responses to public inquiries about environmental matters and communicate compliance issues to appropriate internal parties.
Develop and maintain environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.
Conduct environmental reviews of regional disposal contractors and related facilities, and manage contracts associated with Environmental Services.