Sr Environmental Specialist

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Clinton, IL

About The Position

The Sr Environmental Specialist provides independent technical, regulatory, and program support and expertise on Constellation Nuclear environmental compliance issues and projects across relevant environmental areas. The specialist serves as the program owner and administrator for assigned programs that affect facility compliance, working with functional areas on matters such as air permits, hazardous-waste transportation, NPDES permits, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, storage tanks, drinking water, spill prevention, SARA/EPRA, environmental management systems, OSHA chemical safety, and hazardous materials. The role works with industry trade groups and regulatory agencies to build knowledge and influence programs, projects, and regulations. It develops stakeholder relationships and subject-matter expertise, provides environmental training to site personnel as needed, and assists with regulatory interactions, facility tours, and obtaining environmental approvals, permits, certifications, and licenses. The specialist also supports environmental audits, emergent environmental issues, regulatory interpretation, technology and program evaluations, and management of environmental projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, or a related program/equivalent.
Six years of experience working with environmental programs, such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, SARA, RCRA, or other environmental program areas.
At least two years of experience presenting issues and advocating positions.
Demonstrated knowledge of multiple-media federal and state environmental statutes and regulations.
Meet applicable minimum or unescorted access requirements and pass favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the nuclear utility industry.
Master's degree or graduate work in engineering, sciences, law, or business.
Professional certification or other recognition.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance in assigned environmental programs and regulatory support across environmental program areas as needed.
Own and administer assigned environmental compliance programs in coordination with functional areas.
Maintain environmental contracts as assigned.
Represent the site during internal and external environmental audits.
Respond to and assist the site and fleet with emergent environmental issues.
Manage environmental projects, including scope development, proposal solicitation and evaluation, funding, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Serve as a technical expert and represent Constellation Nuclear in meetings with regulatory agencies, engineering consultants, and internal or external legal counsel, and on assigned technical committees.
Review, evaluate, and interpret new and existing environmental regulations and legislation relevant to Constellation Nuclear operations; update procedures as appropriate.
Evaluate new technology, processes, and programs and recommend actions for Constellation Nuclear operations.
Develop and provide environmental training to site personnel as needed.
Work with regulatory officials, provide tours, and obtain approvals, permits, certifications, and licenses relating to environmental projects, pollution-control systems, or waste-management activities.
Attend and present at leadership meetings and work with industry trade groups and regulatory agencies to increase knowledge and influence programs, projects, and regulations.
Perform other assignments as directed or required by company policy, including emergency response, departmental coverage, callouts, and outage support outside the department.