American Electric Power

Environmental Coord - Environmental Coord Prin

American Electric Power$74K — $128K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in environmental, science, or related field
  • 6+ years of environmental experience with an Associate degree, or 4+ years with a Bachelor's degree
  • Intermediate knowledge of various environmental programs such as hazardous waste management and spill prevention
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to work autonomously and with limited supervision

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate environmental activities and policies for compliance with laws and regulations
  • Provide training on environmental requirements and develop training materials
  • Support in managing spill incidents and communicate with regulatory agencies
  • Promote safe work practices to protect employees and the public
  • Assist in environmental compliance reviews and site assessments
  • Respond to public inquiries regarding environmental matters
  • Develop and maintain environmental documentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package focusing on overall employee well-being
  • Opportunities for advancement across multiple grade levels
  • Travel opportunities ranging from 20% to 40% with occasional overnight stays
  • Ability to engage with various stakeholders including contractors and regulatory agencies
  • Flexible schedule with minimal after-hours availability required
Full Job Description
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Job Summary

Under limited supervision and oversight, the Environmental Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals within their assigned region, plant and project scope. Responsibilities include providing training, guidance and other necessary support to business unit leadership and staff on applicable environmental requirements, identifying applicable environmental requirements associated with Company assets and projects, and coordinating with the appropriate business unit staff, Environmental Services representatives, contractors, and external parties to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.

The Environmental Coordinator should have basic understanding of some of the following environmental programs:
• Above ground and underground storage tanks
• Transportation of hazardous materials
• Solid and hazardous waste management
• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures
• Wastewater, storm water, groundwater, and drinking water sampling, reporting and control
• Oil and chemical spill response and management
• Air emissions monitoring, control and reporting
• Asbestos and PCB management
• Pollution prevention
• Environmental site assessments
• Emergency planning and community right-to-know

Job Description

Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Environmental Coordinator with increased education, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Environmental Coordinator Senior up to Principal.

What You'll Do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

  • Coordinate and implement all environmental activities and policies in the assigned region(s) to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and Company policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals. Assist and provide input to Environmental Services on the development of Company environmental policies and procedures. Communicate deviations appropriately.


  • Provide training, instruction and assistance to others on the implementation of environmental requirements and assist in the development of environmental training materials.


  • Provide support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies.


  • Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities.


  • Provide support during environmental compliance reviews, Phase I or II environmental site assessments and remediation projects.


  • Coordinate the response to public inquiries regarding environmental matters.


  • Develop and maintain all environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.


  • Conduct environmental reviews of regional disposal contractors and related facilities and manage contracts associated with Environmental Services.


What We're Looking For:

Education
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline.


Work Experience
  • Minimum of six (6) years of environmental experience with an Associate degree
  • Minimum of four (4) years of environmental experience with a bachelor's degree.


Licenses/Certifications
  • Valid driver's license

Additional Requirements (Preferred Qualifications)

These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, preferred education or certifications, pre-employment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.

  • Physical demand ranges from sedentary to light duty.
  • Must have intermediate knowledge of the programs listed in the job summary above.
  • Travel time ranges from 20% - 40% and will include overnight stays on occasion.
  • Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends; frequency is minimal.


What You'll Get:

Standard base pay is $74,551-$93,189 /year. In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Environmental Coordinator Senior

Job Summary

Under long-range administrative direction, the Environmental Coordinator Senior is responsible for coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals within their assigned region, plant and project scope. Responsibilities include providing training, guidance and other necessary support to business unit leadership and staff on applicable environmental requirements, identifying applicable environmental requirements associated with Company assets and projects, and coordinating with the appropriate business unit staff, Environmental Services representatives, contractors, and external parties to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.

The Environmental Coordinator Senior should have a proficient understanding of many of the following environmental programs:
• Aboveground and underground storage tanks,
• Transportation of hazardous materials,
• Solid and hazardous waste management,
• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures,
• Wastewater, storm water, groundwater, and drinking water sampling, reporting and control,
• Oil and chemical spill response and management,
• Air emissions monitoring, control and reporting,
• Asbestos and PCB management,
• Pollution prevention,
• Environmental site assessments, and
• Emergency planning, and community right-to-know.

Key competencies of this position are technical expertise, planning and organization ability, problem solving, written and oral communication skills and initiative. Must be able to work autonomously and with limited supervision.

What You'll Do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

  • Coordinate and implement all environmental activities and policies in the assigned region(s) to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and Company policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals. Assist and provide input to Environmental Services on the development of Company environmental policies and procedures. Communicate deviations appropriately.


  • Provide training, instruction and assistance to others on the implementation of environmental requirements and assist in the development of environmental training materials.


  • Provide support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies.


  • Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities.


  • Provide support during environmental compliance reviews, Phase I or II environmental site assessments and remediation projects.


  • Coordinate and respond to public inquiries regarding environmental matters. As well as effectively communicate environmental compliance issues to appropriate internal parties.


  • Develop and maintain environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.


  • Conduct environmental reviews of regional disposal contractors and related facilities and manage contracts associated with Environmental Services.


What We're Looking For:

Education
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline.


Work Experience
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of environmental experience with an associate degree
  • Minimum of six (6) years of environmental experience with a bachelor's degree.


Licenses/Certifications
  • Valid driver's license

Additional Requirements (Preferred Qualifications)

These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, preferred education or certifications, pre-employment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.

  • Physical demand ranges from sedentary to light duty.
  • Must be proficient in the competencies of the programs listed in the job summary above.
  • Travel time ranges from 20% - 40% and will include overnight stays on occasion.
  • Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends; frequency is minimal.


What You'll Get:

Standard base pay is $87,633-$109,544 /year. In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Environmental Coordinator Principal

Job Summary

The Environmental Coordinator Principal is responsible for coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals within their assigned region, plant and project scope. Responsibilities include ensuring direct reports meet performance and development goals, providing training, guidance and other necessary support to business unit leadership and staff on applicable environmental requirements, identifying applicable environmental requirements associated with Company assets and projects, and coordinating with the appropriate business unit staff, Environmental Services representatives, contractors, and external parties to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.

The Environmental Coordinator Principal should have an advanced understanding of the following environmental programs:
• Above ground and underground storage tanks
• Transportation of hazardous materials
• Solid and hazardous waste management
• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures
• Wastewater, storm water, groundwater, and drinking water sampling, reporting and control
• Oil and chemical spill response and management
• Air emissions monitoring, control and reporting
• Asbestos and PCB management
• Pollution prevention
• Environmental site assessments
• Emergency planning and community right-to-know

Key competencies of this position are technical expertise, planning and organization ability, problem solving, written and oral communication skills and initiative. Must be able to work autonomously and with limited to no supervision and assume manager responsibilities in the absence of direct management.

What You'll Do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

  • Coordinate and implement all environmental activities and policies in the assigned region(s) to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and Company policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals. Assist and provide input to Environmental Services on the development of Company environmental policies and procedures. Communicate deviations appropriately.


  • Provide training, instruction and assistance to others on the implementation of environmental requirements and assist in the development of environmental training materials.


  • Provide support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies.


  • Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities.


  • Provide support during environmental compliance reviews, Phase I or II environmental site assessments and remediation projects.


  • Coordinate and respond to public inquiries regarding environmental matters.


  • Develop and maintain environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.


  • Conduct environmental reviews of regional disposal contractors and related facilities and manage contracts associated with Environmental Services.


  • Ensure direct reports meet job expectations. Motivate direct reports by providing feedback and skills development as well as performing administrative duties associated with the management of direct reports such as time

About American Electric Power

American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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