GENCO Environmental Specialist I

Alliant Energy•Pardeeville, WI

1d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

This opportunity offers exposure to key programs such as landfill inspections, waste management, air and water permitting (Title V, NPDES), and RCRA compliance. This opportunity is ideal for early-career professionals with environmental or engineering backgrounds. Relocation assistance is available to support your move into this opportunity. Job Summary Generation Environmental Specialist I provides coordination of environmental programs and training activities to meet business goals and regulatory compliance. Provides support in the communication of environmental initiatives and risk impacts. Reviews environmental metrics, providing performance information for the development of additional environmental plans. Administers facility documentation processes, assists in compliance program development, and assesses compliance with environmental regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in civil, environmental or chemical engineering, environmental studies or physical or natural sciences, or related areas.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Demonstrated effective analytical skills and ability to perform basic analysis on performance measures.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and project management) preferred.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous technical and/or professional experience.
An internship or co-op engineering, science, compliance planning work or environmental resource management with an electric utility, consulting firm or government agency.

Responsibilities

Supports environmental programs for the assigned facility to meet applicable corporate policies, business goals, and regulatory compliance.
Supports the communication of environmental initiatives and risk impacts to facility personnel through audio, audiovisual, printed material, and other communication media.
Coordinates, provides, and/or conducts environmental training and education.
Organizes the selection of environmental information to assist various audiences in accepting, understanding, and applying knowledge to their respective activities, duties, and responsibilities.
Provides technical support for environmental management system program modifications and the implementation of improvements to the system.
Recommends improvements in plant activities including the integration of new environmental management programs to enhance performance.
Works with local authorities to review and assess emergency response procedures and capabilities.
Coordinates with facility Safety Specialists and other facility Environmental Specialists to proactively address environmental issues and concerns.
Works in conjunction with internal customers to analyze improvements to environmental work flow, policies, and procedures.
Tracks, analyzes, and interprets environmental performance measures.
Provides periodic updates and reports to facility management and implements performance plans utilizing data gathered.
Supports the facility environmental filing system and all relevant records to keep the facility in compliance with permitting, monitoring, and record keeping requirements of environmental rules and regulations.
Responsible for completing, submitting, and filing Clean Air Act Title V operating permits and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, and coordinating compliance with the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Assesses facility compliance with environmental rules and regulations, and ensures existing policies, practices, procedures, and quality assurance/quality control plans are being followed.
Conducts onsite investigations and provides analysis on outcome of investigations.
Participates in various environmental inspections and compliance audits.
Investigates environmental incidents and assists facility management in implementation of improvement plans.
Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.