Environmental Coordinator Senior

American Electric Power•Texarkana, TX

20h

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 within assigned regions, plants, and project scopes. The role provides training, guidance, and support to business-unit leadership and staff; identifies environmental requirements associated with company assets and projects; and coordinates with business-unit staff, Environmental Services representatives, contractors, and external parties to support compliance. The position requires a proficient understanding of environmental programs that may include storage tanks; hazardous-material transportation; solid and hazardous waste management; spill prevention and response; wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, and drinking-water sampling and controls; air emissions; asbestos and PCB management; pollution prevention; environmental site assessments; emergency planning; and community right-to-know. The role calls for technical expertise, planning and organization, problem solving, strong written and oral communication, initiative, and the ability to work autonomously with limited supervision.

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.
Must be available by phone after work hours and on weekends; frequency is minimal.
Travel of 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 and provide input on the development of company environmental policies and procedures.
Communicate environmental deviations appropriately.
Train, instruct, and assist others in implementing environmental requirements, and assist with developing environmental training materials.
Support responses to releases or discharges of regulated substances, including making agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing cleanup efforts when 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 and respond 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.