Compliance Specialist
Plant Bowen
JOB SUMMARY :
The compliance specialist maintains in-depth knowledge of current environmental regulations and safety and health laws as they apply to Plant Bowen and uses that knowledge to ensure compliance with permits and regulations. The compliance specialist interfaces with corporate environmental affairs and regulatory agencies and ensures notification in cases of non-compliance. This individual recognizes safety, health and environmental compliance issues that require attention and proactively addresses them. This position will have primary responsibility or serve as a backup for the following programs: Air, Water, Waste, Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR), Industrial Hygiene (IH), Process Safety Management (PSM), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Programs. This individual will demonstrate Our Values in all decisions and lead by example in Safety.
This position requires on-call duty rotation for nights and weekends and is subject to call out.
This position will be filled as either level 4 or 5 depending on experience.
JOB REQUIREMENTS :
(Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field, or equivalent experience required.
- In-depth knowledge of and ability to understand and interpret current environmental laws and regulations as they apply to the plant is required.
- Experience with Air, Water, Waste, Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR), Industrial Hygiene (IH), Process Safety Management (PSM), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Programs is desired.
- Knowledge of power plant operations preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills is required.
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills is required.
- Previous experience creating and delivering presentations is desired.
- Previous project management experience including interfacing with employees, contractors and regulatory agencies, reconciling invoices, budgeting, etc. is a plus.
- Knowledge of self-assessment/ internal auditing processes is a plus.
- Organize and maintain compliance files and records.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products is required.
- Experience with other company specific software such as Maximo, Oracle, Avetta, and BRIDGE is desirable.
- Capable of working efficiently and effectively across organizations.
- For the first 24 months of employment, candidates hired from outside of the company are only eligible to apply for internal job opportunities within Plant Bowen, hydrogeneration, or generation support.
(Behavioral Attributes)
- Must be a self-starter who demonstrates leadership and takes ownership in order to complete multiple work assignments with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle complex, pressure situations in a changing work environment.
- Effective interpersonal skills required with the ability to interact with others in a positive manner with a focus on customer service.
- Ability to interact effectively with regulatory agencies and citizens in the community.
- Must demonstrate “Our Values” and lead by example in safety.
- Must practice a “One Team Mindset.”
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures compliance with all programs: Title V, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater, NPDES Industrial Stormwater, Surface Water Withdrawal, Dredging, Non-Hazardous Waste, Hazardous Waste, Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, Process Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene programs (hearing conservation, respiratory protection, lead and asbestos management, SDS administrator), North American Reliability Corporation (NERC), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) reporting, etc.
- Required to perform inspections and walkdowns onsite, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
- Direct maintenance activities for all environmental properties as identified through inspections and audits.
- Ensures compliance with permits by data gathering and recordkeeping for necessary reports, necessary sampling, monitoring equipment, and interfacing with plant personnel.
- Investigates non-compliance incidents, ensures notification of appropriate regulatory agencies takes place.
- Develops and tracks short and long-term budgets to ensure that necessary funds are available to meet current and future environmental needs.
- Prepares and submits all routine regulatory reporting for respective programs for Plant Bowen site.
- Trains plant personnel on compliance-related issues.
- Writes and updates plant environmental compliance procedures.
- Ensure all plant-specific plans are reviewed and up to date.
- Coordinator for Plant Bowen environmental stewardship initiatives.
- Performs self-assessments on plant environmental programs and develop strategies and procedures to maintain compliance.
- Ensures compliance training for all plant employees.
- Assist in maintaining Plant Bowen Compliance SharePoint site and Corporate Environmental Recordkeeping SharePoint.
- Track and Complete Enablon tasks for respective programs.
- This position requires on-call duty rotation for nights and weekends and is subject to call out on weekends, nights, and holidays.
If this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time. If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 14651
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
