Field Technician

American Electric Power•San Angelo, SC

About The Position

The Environmental Technician is responsible for overseeing environmental inspections, managing data, and completing reporting requirements to support compliance with environmental programs, permits, corporate policies, standards, procedures, and strategic environmental goals within an assigned region, plant, and project scope. The role provides environmental compliance field support during and after construction for a variety of Transmission projects. Working with environmental support staff, the Technician advises and trains Transmission construction field personnel on applicable environmental regulations and permit requirements. The Technician reports issues identified during inspections or field observations to appropriate AEP staff for resolution through internal business processes. The position involves substantial driving between AEP assets, with travel estimated at 90% within the assigned region and occasional overnight stays. A company vehicle is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline and one year of experience; or an associate's degree and three years of experience; or a high school diploma and five years of experience.
Previous military experience may be considered to meet the associate degree requirement.
Valid driver's license.
Working knowledge of and demonstrated competence in some of the environmental programs listed in the job posting.
Ability to walk long distances; assignments may involve rough or steep terrain.
Safe driving practices are essential.

Responsibilities

Oversee environmental inspections within the assigned region using AEP-approved forms and methods and within regulatory time frames.
Communicate inspection deviations appropriately.
Collect data as needed to support environmental compliance reporting using AEP-approved methods.
Advise and quality-assure field activities to help ensure compliance with environmental laws and permits.
Provide training, instruction, and assistance to others on implementing environmental permit and regulatory requirements.
Promote and enforce safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the public, and Company facilities.
Support environmental compliance reviews.
Communicate environmental compliance issues effectively to appropriate internal parties.
Maintain environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.
Report issues identified during inspections or field observations to appropriate AEP staff.
Use safe driving techniques while traveling between AEP assets.