Environmental Scientist - Maui

Hawaiian Electric•Wailuku, HI

1d•$89,100 - $113,700

About The Position

The Environmental Scientist provides technical and regulatory expertise in permitting and compliance for a designated area of environmental responsibility in support of Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric, and Hawaiʻi Electric Light. The role develops and implements environmental compliance training for electric utility facilities and provides environmental expertise for facility planning, permitting, design, construction, and operation. The position designs and implements environmental compliance programs and reviews facilities to meet environmental requirements cost-effectively. It interprets regulations and permit conditions, coordinates environmental data and reporting, works with regulatory agencies, and manages consultant services and assigned projects. The Environmental Scientist also contributes to continuous-improvement initiatives and may participate in company emergency response activities as assigned.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience interpreting and applying environmental regulations and managing environmental compliance in a power plant environment or industrial operations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex regulatory terminology in simple terms.
Interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels.
Ability to read and understand technical information concerning power plants and environmental matters, including engineering drawings, manuals, and other power plant documentation.
Valid driver's license issued by the State of Hawaii or another U.S. state, and ability to meet the company's standards for driving positions.
Ability to handle difficult or sensitive issues with tact, courtesy, and discretion.
Continuous-improvement skills, including identifying improvement opportunities, leading improvement teams, developing and applying standard work, and improving standard work through structured problem solving.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to become certified to perform EPA Method 9 Visual Emissions Evaluation.

Responsibilities

Design and implement environmental compliance programs, including environmental reviews of facilities, and provide technical support and coordination with regulatory agencies.
Review and interpret existing and proposed regulations and permit conditions in consultation with higher-level scientists and regulatory agency personnel; provide training to operating personnel; and assist with legislative tracking, interpretation, and testimony preparation.
Coordinate the gathering, processing, and validation of environmental data and ensure timely preparation and submission of environmental reports to agencies and in response to customer requests.
Coordinate with Environmental Division departments and regulatory agencies for facility inspections and reporting deviations that require immediate notification.
Serve as the primary point of contact with Department of Health Clean Air Branch inspectors and represent the department during regulatory tours, inspections, and audits, including those conducted by the Department of Health, EPA, and U.S. Coast Guard.
Prepare requests for proposals for consultant services, evaluate proposals, make recommendations, and manage consultants to ensure timely delivery of quality work products.
Manage assigned projects within the environmental area of responsibility.
Participate in projects, studies, and strategic planning to improve practices, procedures, programs, policies, and training curricula and materials; provide leadership and model continuous-improvement behaviors.
Participate in company emergency response activities as assigned, including preparation activities.