Environmental Program Mgr-Oakbrook Terrace, IL

ComEd • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

3d • $65,600 - $90,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Exelon is leading the energy transformation and is seeking problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers to deliver solutions that make diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. Exelon is a Fortune 200 company with 20,000 colleagues serving over 10.7 million customers across six energy companies. The company is committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive, focusing on purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. Exelon values diverse voices, fresh perspectives, and bold thinking, and provides competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Requirements

• BS in Physical Sciences, Geology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Engineering or Environmental Sciences, with 2 to 5 years of relevant working experience in the environmental field.
• Knowledge of utility systems and regulatory background in environmental media (water, air, UST, SPCC, ecological) disciplines.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in hazardous materials and chemical control.
• Strong background in information management systems and applications.
• Strong people skills and ability to thrive in a team environment is essential, along with innovation, creativity, and initiative.
• Strong technical writing, oral communication, and negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations and programs including waste/air/water regulations, associated technical/policy issues and of the regulatory development process.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of computer software programs.
• Ability to meet Company driving standards, including a valid driver's license.
• Availability to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in an Environmental discipline including Physical Sciences, Geology, Chemistry, Engineering, or Environmental Sciences.
• Working experience in State or Federal regulatory agencies.
• Working experience in environmental consulting, or the utility industry.
• Financial discipline background and excellent organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing environmental programs and regulatory requirements for avian, wildlife, air, water, RCRA, UST, SPCC, EPCRA/SARA and ecological media compliance activities as assigned.
• Develop expertise to serve as subject matter expert to business and participate on project teams to support business activities.
• Develop written materials, such as environmental standards, employee reminders, environmental alerts, permit guides and training materials that are used for environmental guidance to line organization staff with guidance.
• Develop an understanding of procedures/protocols to meet the compliance elements in all assigned environmental programs, improving efficiencies using innovative solutions, identifying gaps and coordinating cost effective, risk reducing efforts solutions.
• Support the development of solutions to complex environmental issues and assist with preparing reports and metrics to demonstrate findings.
• May support senior environmental staff that act as the technical expert in an area of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies and other external stakeholder groups.
• Assist with directing environmental studies to satisfy permit and regulatory requirements as required.
• Assist in establishing processes and programs to monitor and track compliance performance, manage budget for Environmental Projects.
• Provide direction on existing and proposed technical environmental regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the management of vendor's performance.
• Company Representative and active participate in industry and regulatory groups and technical committees (i.e. USWAG, UWAG, IREG, BNTS, IEMA, NERC, ANJR, EPRI, etc) to promote company environmental positions as assigned.
• Capable to assist with responding to environmental incidents, inform applicable Agencies, assist with mobilizing contractors, and supervise site remediation.
• Participate with Company personnel to determine root cause of environmental incidents, develop solutions, and initiate preventative actions.
• Assist environmental services with contracting and invoicing requirements for environmental programs.
• Assist with overall financial management including budget and long range planning.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $65,600.00/Yr. – $90,200.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level