Environmental Coord - Environmental Coord Prin

American Electric Power • Huntington, WV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision and oversight, the Environmental Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals within their assigned region, plant and project scope. Responsibilities include providing training, guidance and other necessary support to business unit leadership and staff on applicable environmental requirements, identifying applicable environmental requirements associated with Company assets and projects, and coordinating with the appropriate business unit staff, Environmental Services representatives, contractors, and external parties to ensure compliance with environmental requirements. The Environmental Coordinator should have basic understanding of some of the following environmental programs: Above ground and underground storage tanks, Transportation of hazardous materials, Solid and hazardous waste management, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, Wastewater, storm water, groundwater, and drinking water sampling, reporting and control, Oil and chemical spill response and management, Air emissions monitoring, control and reporting, Asbestos and PCB management, Pollution prevention, Environmental site assessments, Emergency planning and community right-to-know. This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Environmental Coordinator with increased education, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Environmental Coordinator Senior up to Principal.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline.
• Minimum of six (6) years of environmental experience with an Associate degree
• Minimum of four (4) years of environmental experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have intermediate knowledge of the programs listed in the job summary above.
• Must be proficient in the competencies of the programs listed in the job summary above.
• Must possess advanced knowledge in the competencies of the programs listed in the job summary above.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of environmental experience with an associate degree
• Minimum of ten (10) years of environmental experience with a bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Travel time ranges from 20% - 40% and will include overnight stays on occasion.
• Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends; frequency is minimal.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement all environmental activities and policies in the assigned region(s) to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and Company policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals.
• Assist and provide input to Environmental Services on the development of Company environmental policies and procedures.
• Communicate deviations appropriately.
• Provide training, instruction and assistance to others on the implementation of environmental requirements and assist in the development of environmental training materials.
• Provide support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies.
• Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities.
• Provide support during environmental compliance reviews, Phase I or II environmental site assessments and remediation projects.
• Coordinate the response to public inquiries regarding environmental matters.
• Develop and maintain all 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.
• Ensure direct reports meet job expectations.
• Motivate direct reports by providing feedback and skills development as well as performing administrative duties associated with the management of direct reports such as time approval and performance evaluations.

Benefits

• Standard base pay is $74,551-$93,189 /year.
• Standard base pay is $87,633-$109,544 /year.
• Standard base pay is $98,993-$128,689 /year.
• In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree