Environmental Development Permitting – Project Manager

Calpine • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Calpine, a business unit of Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG), is
America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal
resources with operations in competitive power markets. With 79 energy
facilities in operation, Calpine’s fleet has the capacity to generate
approximately 27,000 MW of electricity – enough to power approximately 27
million homes. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses,
Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern
and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon
and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the
environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and
corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power
industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition,
its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's
surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be
assigned)

Environmental Project Managers at Calpine are responsible for the implementation
of complex environmental developmental projects. This position is responsible
for environmental permitting and program management related to development
projects, including carbon capture, battery storage and others.

Responsibility includes but is not limited to: management of air and water
permitting activities for developmental projects, including regulatory analysis,
emission evaluation, and air dispersion modeling; activities related to
compliance with the federal NEPA process; advising Operations, Engineering,
Origination, Legal, and other Calpine stakeholders on environmental
requirements; evaluation of developmental activities as they pertain to ongoing
power plant operations; advising corporate outreach personnel on Environmental
Justice and public participation requirements; review of wetland, species, and
other site evaluation reports; managing broadly programmatic requirements
pertaining to development projects and other relevant plant actions; and other
activities as necessary to authorize development of projects.  Travel up to
25%.  Location may change to another office/plant depending on candidate
selected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or Organizational Management or similar field of study; prefer Master’s Degree.
• 10 + years of relevant experience.
• Substantial knowledge of environment permitting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and environmental data collection and evaluation.
• Has ability to interpret environmental regulations and permit conditions, and work with agencies to complete permitting actions that allow for needed operational flexibility.
• Possesses capability to resolve complex issues and function as an advanced contributor.
• Identifies opportunities to develop new processes, tools, services and techniques while driving continuous improvement in systems, programs, and training.
• Serves as central resource for various programs; ensures consistency in corporate practices and approach.
• Tracks and communicates regulatory changes; ensures compliance with applicable regulations, permits, and plant operational requirements, as they pertain to development projects.
• Partners with other functional roles (Plants, Gov/Reg, Legal, Engineering, Origination) to drive a systematic approach to environmental compliance.
• Interprets and apply regulations, codes, bylaws, and all relevant standards.
• Performs other duties assigned by management that generally fall within the expected scope of this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees