Job Summary
Are you an environmental champion ready to make a lasting impact? Alliant energy has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. GENCO Environmental Specialist to join our Edgewater Generating Station in Sheboygan, WI.
In this position you will identify and develop environmental programs and training activities to meet business goals and regulatory compliance. Provide leadership in the communication of environmental initiatives and risk impacts. Perform in-depth analyses on environmental metrics, providing recommendations for the development of additional environmental plans. Coordinate facility documentation processes, lead compliance program development, and assess compliance with environmental regulations. Evaluate and recommend action plans on proposed regulations.
Travel requirements could be up to 50% of the time based on future business needs with occasional overnights.
What you will do-
With oversight from supervisors, identifies and develops environmental plans and programs to meet applicable corporate policies, business goals, and regulatory compliance. Assists in the development of communication tools for environmental initiatives and risk impacts.
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Leads, coordinates, provides, and/or conducts environmental training and education. Provides technical support for environmental management system program modifications and the implementation of improvements to the system.
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Researches innovative developments in environmental controls. Recommends improvements and strategies including the integration of new environmental management programs to enhance performance.
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Evaluates and develops comments on proposed state and federal laws and regulations. Coordinates with local authorities to review and assess emergency response procedures and capabilities.
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Exhibits leadership in anticipating and addressing evolving and emerging environmental issues. Coordinates with departments and business units to identify ongoing and future environmental needs and to develop and implement comprehensive strategies to meet these needs.
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Works in conjunction with internal customers on sophisticated environmental and research projects and analyzes improvements to workflow, policies, and practices.
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Performs in-depth analysis and interpretation of environmental performance measures.
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Coordinates the administration of environmental filing systems and all relevant records in compliance with permitting, monitoring, and record keeping requirements of environmental rules and regulations.
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Assesses facility compliance with environmental rules and regulation, and ensures existing policies, practices, procedures, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) plans are being followed. Participates in various environmental inspections and compliance audits.
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Investigates environmental incidents and assists in implementation of improvement plans. Conducts onsite investigations and provides analysis on outcome of investigations.
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Works with company environmental staff to integrate assessments of existing and anticipated environmental regulations into planning and operating decisions.
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Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy's Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
Education Requirements
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Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in civil, environmental or chemical engineering, environmental studies or physical or natural sciences, or related area Preferred
Required Experience
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5 years of experience in engineering, science, compliance planning work or environmental resource management with an electric utility, consulting firm or government agency
Other Requirements
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Must possess a valid driver's license.
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Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Working knowledge of electric, gas or steam operating practices, construction standards, work methods, equipment, maintenance practices, regulatory compliance, and materials preferred.
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Proven ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with government agencies, utility groups, and other industries.
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Proven ability to manage project teams with cross-functional team member knowledge and experience preferred.
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Proven knowledge and interpretation of environmental rules and applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations as they apply to the utility industry.
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Proven ability to interpret government regulations.
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Demonstrated effective analytical skills and ability to perform successfully perform accurate analysis on performance measures and develop reports, charts and graphs.
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Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and project management) preferred.
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Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
Key Skills
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Auditing
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Behavioral Based Safety
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Change Management
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Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Risk Management
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Health, Safety, and Environmental Management
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Incident Management
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Internal Controls
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Regulatory Compliance
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Stakeholder Management
Alliant Energy Corporation
4902 N Biltmore Ln
Madison
Wisconsin United States
www.alliantenergy.com
