Compliance Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training knowledge and experience desired
• Certification for DOT HazMat desired
• Experience in environmental compliance for operating facilities is desired. This experience will preferably come from a power plant or power-related industry in order to understand plant operations so that opportunities to reduce both environmental and safety risks and costs can be aggressively sought and proposed
• Experience using continuous emissions monitoring (CEMS) software desired
• General knowledge of power plant operations is desired, including the interrelationship of environmental impacts and compliance with operation and maintenance functions
• General knowledge of major environmental legislation involving air, water, hazardous materials and waste management with at least one specialized area of knowledge at the regulatory requirement level
• General knowledge of applicable safety statutes and regulations and familiarity with the principles associated with maintaining a strong safety program. Working knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, DOT, NFPA and NEC regulations desired.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills and an ability to present facts, conclusions and recommendations in written communications, both in formal and informal formats
• Strong oral communication skills are essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a record of building consensus among internal and external parties
• Ability to perform and manage multiple varied tasks in an industrial environment and to identify and analyze potentially complex compliance risks promptly

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee and implement daily environmental programs, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, local and site permit and regulatory requirements
• Continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) reporting – in accordance with Title V permit requirements enforceable by TCEQ and U.S. EPA, responsible for compiling monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports. This involves monitoring, record-keeping, interpreting data and submitting reports on-time.
• Storm water runoff plan – ensure facility meets regulatory requirements at all times. Take samples of storm water drain systems during rains, conduct analysis of samples to ensure no chemical or oil makes its way into drains.
• Submit recommendations to the facility Owner on matters regarding Wastewater and water sampling procedures in accordance with TPDES compliance. Provide support to the Owner for interface with local environmental regulators to include preparing for and coordinating inspections, responding to information requests, supporting strategies for and negotiations of permit modifications and renewals, and preparing routine compliance reports and communications.
• Maintain various facets of the Company’s Environmental Management System (EMS) including but not limited to the EHS filing system, the Obligations Tracking System (OTS) and X Files (OSHA & regulatory-mandated training records)
• Spill prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan – maintain facility procedure to address the following: Operating procedures to prevent substance spills onto the ground (oil, chemicals), Control measures to prevent a spill from reaching navigable waters, Countermeasures to contain, clean up, and mitigate the effects of an oil spill, Discharge prevention measures including procedures for routine handling of products
• Facilitate and administer the employee and contractor safety programs
• Provide safety training topics to employees in daily meetings, conduct regular site safety meetings, and lead safety training for site contractors and visitors
• Conduct routine site walk-downs to perform housekeeping inspections, identify potential hazards, and conduct one-on-one contact sessions with workers to discuss safety issues
• Maintain safety data sheets (SDSs) and interpret for safe handling and disposal of chemicals
• Respond to Incidents including, but not limited to, injuries, incidents and near misses; write a report that explains what happened, identify the cause and recommend corrective action; follow-up as necessary to ensure that corrective action is taken
• Provide management/oversight for the LOTO, Confined Space, Emergency Response Programs and other plant/corporate policies and procedures
• Act as liaison between plant and regulatory agencies
• Provide safety and compliance guidance to employees and contractors during plant equipment outages
• Monitor and implement new and changing OSHA regulations

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits package (including retirement)