Environmental Specialist/Engineer

NRG Energy • El Segundo, CA

387d • $107,360 - $161,040

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist/Engineer at NRG Energy is responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations at the facility. This role involves overseeing environmental compliance programs, evaluating test results, supporting troubleshooting activities, and maintaining environmental records. The specialist will act as a technical expert available around the clock, providing guidance on environmental regulations and conducting audits to minimize non-compliance issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering with at least 3 years of experience in environmental and/or safety in an industrial setting or equivalent work experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Environmental Regulations, as well as power plant operations and maintenance activities.
• Proven ability to communicate technical information effectively to plant personnel and influence employees and management in environmental compliance matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams to achieve results.
• Availability for on call duties 24/7, including unscheduled overtime, emergency call-ins, and travel as needed.
• Ability to physically conduct detailed audit/inspection of facilities and manage response situations.

Nice To Haves

• Environmental control experience.
• Capital project experience.

Responsibilities

• Actively oversee, enforce, and expediently update environmental compliance programs regarding air, water, waste, and any other environmental requirements.
• Oversee the evaluation of environmental test results, laboratory data and procedures for compliance with applicable regulations and permit requirements.
• Support troubleshooting activities on plant environmental systems and equipment.
• Maintain applicable regulation and permit reporting, renewal and related document requirements as required by law.
• Provide technical interpretation and compliance recommendations for Environmental Regulations/Permit Requirements.
• Maintain environmental records management, environmental manuals and procedures as required by agencies or changes in operations.
• Work closely with local safety and environmental authorities and facility project management teams.
• Conduct site audits/inspections/evaluations as necessary.
• Responsible for facility environmental inspection programs to detect, correct and minimize non-compliance issues.
• Develop and provide necessary training of plant personnel on environmental regulations and policies.
• Monitor contractor environmental associated field work to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and permit requirements.
• Maintain applicable active certifications and/or licenses, such as EPA certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $107,360 - $161,040 based on experience and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree