NRG Energy

Manager, Environmental

NRG Energy$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering with 7+ years of environmental experience in an industrial setting.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Strong knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Environmental Regulations.
  • Familiarity with power plant operations and maintenance.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying technical details to plant personnel.
  • Proven leadership abilities to influence and motivate teams around compliance initiatives.
  • Availability for on-call support 24/7 and flexibility for emergency overtime.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain expert knowledge of Solid Waste and Wastewater regulations.
  • Manage TPDES Permit renewals, SPCC, and Storm Water programs.
  • Oversee water supply contracts and manage key stakeholder relationships.
  • Support environmental compliance through data analysis and reporting.
  • Coordinate data collection for environmental reporting programs.
  • Interact with environmental and operations personnel during compliance reviews and audits.
  • Respond to environmental incidents and analyze monitoring system performance.

Benefits

  • Participation in developing and implementing critical environmental projects.
  • Opportunity for training and certification in environmental regulations.
  • Involvement in cross-functional teams for compliance improvements.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The Environmental Manager will lead the WA Parish Environmental team in the development and effective implementation of strategy, programs, systems, and processes ensuring the plants maintain compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations as well as corporate environmental policies, goals, targets, and compliance programs. This position will update environmental databases, prepare regulatory filings, coordinate associated activities as station representative and review compliance. This role will participate in developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental projects critical to Station success, and other special projects as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Maintain expert level knowledge of Solid Waste, and Wastewater regulations.
  • Manage TPDES Permit renewal, SPCC and Storm Water program implementation and provide waste characterization support.
  • Oversee water supply contracts/permit and manage relationships with key water supply stakeholders.
  • Provide support for environmental compliance activities including air quality data analysis and reporting, Title V permitting and compliance certifications, New Source Review (NSR) permit applications and renewals, facility compliance audits.
  • Coordinate and/or participate in the collection, review, and submittal of data to support environmental reporting programs. Expertise with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) related data and regulatory programs, and familiarity with StackVision and QASA software programs are desirable.
  • Coordinate and/or interact with regional/corporate plant environmental and plant operations personnel during compliance reviews, support agency air, solid waste, and wastewater inspections and internal third-party compliance audits; develop and implement compliance related tools and best practices at the Generating Station.
  • Provide response to environmental system upsets and monitoring system breakdowns, including field data collection, situation assessment and system analysis to prevent recurrence of these conditions.
  • Coordinate all aspects of testing programs: Regulatory agency notifications, direct test contractors, communicate requirements to on-site personnel, evaluate test results, data and procedures for compliance with applicable environmental requirements.
  • Provide and document environmental support for facility operations, including technical assistance, training, Management of Change, system operation analysis and recordkeeping.
  • Assist in interpretation and assessment of impacts of proposed environmental regulations on facility operations.


MINIMUM Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in related Science or Engineering discipline with minimum of 7 years' experience in environmental in an industrial setting or equivalent work experience demonstrated in a similar role/position.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Environmental Regulations.
  • Knowledge of power plant operation and maintenance activities.
  • Proven ability to communicate technical information to plant personnel.
  • Personal ability to strongly influence and motivate employees and management in all areas of environmental regulations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage staff, influencing results through others.
  • On call availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • Ability to physically conduct detailed audit/inspection of facilities.
  • Be available for unscheduled overtime outside normal hours for emergency call-in.
  • Available for travel as needed.


OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Knowledge of EPA and Texas environmental rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Capital project experience.
  • Ability to obtain a Drinking Water License and a TCEQ Class D Water Operator License.
  • Strong database management and spreadsheet skills.
  • Root cause analysis experience.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, Visible Emissions Observer certification.


Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Official description on file with Talent.

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Size
6,635 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$510 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+24.8%
Revenue
$9 billion
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