Compliance Specialist - Plant Daniel
JOB SUMMARY
The plant Compliance Specialist is responsible for maintaining knowledge of current and future environmental laws and regulations as they apply to the plant. The Compliance Specialist will use this knowledge to ensure the plant stays compliant with laws and regulations. This role is specifically responsible for land, waste, and water compliance. In addition, this position serves as the primary backup to the air compliance specialist. This role is actively involved in outages and plant projects ensuring that compliance is maintained.
JOB RESPONSIBILITES
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Ensure compliance with all environmental requirements (statutes, regulations, permits, licenses, policies and procedures) through inspections, equipment monitoring, interfacing with plant personnel (i.e. operations, maintenance, and engineering) and contractors, ensuring appropriate recordkeeping, performing specific environmental testing, evaluation of plant operation, conducting compliance reviews of environmental programs and the development and implementation of environmental compliance strategies, policies, procedures, action plans and guidelines as needed for use at the plant site.
- Investigates non-compliance incidents, ensures notification of appropriate regulatory agencies takes place, and directs the work activity of contractors and employees in an emergency
- Manage storm water compliance program including maintenance of SWPP Plan, conducting inspections and monitoring, and annual submissions; Manage accumulation, storage, and disposal of wastes including conducting waste area inspections and reporting waste generation using a documented system; Review and maintain Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan including conducting required facility inspections; Work with corporate to generate environmental reports as needed; Perform environmental sampling for storm water, industrial waste, wastewater, and other environmental media (drums, soils, liquids, spills, sludge, etc) for the purpose of determining compliance and/or waste characterization; work with corporate to generate environmental reports as needed/required.
- Coordinates compliance projects, including interfacing with employees, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Performs specific environmental tests and maintains current knowledge of other testing requirements to ensure they are performed correctly
- Develops and tracks short and long-term budgets to ensure that necessary funds are available to meet current and future environmental needs
- Interfaces with corporate environmental group and regulatory agencies; actively participate in the permit writing process
-Represent Plant Daniel during inspections with regulatory agencies
- Gives presentations to employees to inform them about various compliance related issues
- Writes plant environmental compliance strategies, policies, procedures, action plan, and guidelines
- Serves as incident commander for spills
- Accurately maintain logs, records, reports, and timesheets
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILILITES
- Ability to meet and maintain all qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Compliance with all personnel policies and practices
- On the job training, training and certification, regular training and re-certification required
- Ability to work alone for extended periods and in teams
- Knowledge of power generation plant operations
- In-depth knowledge of current federal and state environmental laws and regulations as they apply to power generation plants is required (i.e. NPDES, RCRA, Clean Water Act, Wetlands, etc.) is required
- Working knowledge of Best Management Practices (BMPs) as they relate to environmental compliance is required
- Experience in developing, implementing and auditing environmental management systems to ensure compliance with site environmental permit requirements is required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
- Proficient use of computer applications and knowledge of the budgeting process, work order management process, and self-assessments
- Previous experience in writing and delivering presentations is required
- Certified Environmental Specialist (CES) designation is highly desirable but not required
-Plant responsible person for the risk management plan
-Plant responsible person for toxic release inventory reporting and for ammonia slip reporting
-coordinate asbestos abatement projects to ensure compliance with all laws and requirements
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology or related field, or equivalent experience is required
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
Demonstrate safety awareness in all aspects of work. Champions safety in all activities
- Role model for Principle Centered Leadership
- Promote and embrace an inclusive work environment
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrates initiative
- Values continuous learning and teamwork
- Must be able to adapt to changing work duties
- Must be able to work with limited supervision
Other requirements: - Must be available for night, weekend, and holiday work as required - Must be able to work in extreme climates and environments (e.g., cold, hot, dusty, humid)
Mississippi Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.
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: 15839
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Mississippi Power
