Environmental Health & Safety

NRG•Nipton, CA

18h•$98,320 - $162,240•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company. We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering with minimum of 3 years experience in Environmental and/or Safety in an Industrial setting.
Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Environmental Regulations; OSHA Regulations and Occupational Health Standards.
Knowledge of power plant operation and maintenance activities.
Proven ability to communicate technical information to plant personnel.
Ability to physically conduct detailed audit/inspection of facilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering with minimum of 5 years experience in Environmental and/or Safety in Power Plant Environment.
A good understanding power plant operation and maintenance activities.
Proven ability to lead and manage staff while influencing results through others.
Personal ability to strongly influence and motivate employees and management in all areas of occupational Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

Actively oversee, enforce, and expediently update Environmental compliance programs regarding air, water, waste, and any other Environmental requirements.
Oversee evaluation of Environmental test results, laboratory data and or procedures for compliance with applicable regulations and permit requirements.
Support troubleshooting activities on plant Environmental and Safety systems and equipment.
Implement, direct, administer, evaluate, and assist the corporation and facilities with total occupational Safety, Health, and Security programs, specific program elements, and program activities for all projects.
Ensure systems are in place to drive the Safety, Health, and Security accountabilities and responsibilities at the plant level.
Maintain applicable regulation and permit reporting, renewal and related document requirements as required by law.
Provide technical interpretation and compliance recommendations for the wide variety of Environmental Regulations/Permit Requirements (local, federal, state) OSHA regulations (federal and state), and asset protection, physical Security, personnel Security, and information Security, and consultative services on occupational Health standards, toxicological, and employee exposure issues.
Be a technical expert available to plant personnel 24 hours a day, seven days a week for unscheduled time outside normal hours for emergency call in.
Effectively maintain a high knowledge level, and understanding, of applicable Environmental regulations, Safety regulations, and policies and procedures.
Maintain Environmental and Safety records management, Environmental and Safety manuals and procedures whenever required by agencies or by changes in operations, regulations, interpretations or company policy directives
Conduct, review, and assess Safety, Health, and Security performance reviews. Monitor and affect change to Key Safety Issues.
Assess notices from Office of Homeland Security, communicate appropriate actions for imminent-danger or sub-standard conditions to regional Safety, Health and Security managers and plant personnel.
Work closely with local Safety and Environmental authorities and facility project management teams.
Conduct site audits, inspections, evaluations, and reviews with Environmental and Safety authorities as necessary.
Responsible for facility occupational Safety, Security, and Environmental inspection programs to proactively detect, correct and minimize the impact of any non-compliance issues.
Develop and provide necessary training of plant personnel so that all facility employees have the knowledge and skills to comply with Safety and Environmental regulations and policies.
Develop and conduct site-specific contractor training program.
Monitor and oversee Contractor Environmental-associated field work and other related Vendors to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and permit requirements.
Monitor and oversee Contractor Safety-associated field work and other related Vendors to ensure full compliance with all applicable Safety Policies and requirements.
Maintain applicable active certifications and/or licenses, such as DOT, OSHA, and EPA certifications.
Perform other responsibilities, duties, and tasks as directed by the General Manager or Designee.