Environmental Scientist

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Under direct supervision of the Environmental Team Leader, the Environmental Scientist is responsible for ensuring compliance with all issued permits and applicable local, State and Federal environmental Laws, Ordinances, Regulations and Statutes, and will share responsibility for all aspects of environmental reporting and compliance (air, waste, and water) including monitoring, inspecting, auditing, reporting, and recordkeeping for the AES Indiana Petersburg Generating Station.

The Environmental Scientist will be responsible for implementing and insuring compliance with environmental management processes and Standard Operating Procedures at AES Indiana Petersburg, for proactively monitoring proposed regulations that may impact Petersburg facility operations and business planning and will participate in various work groups. Will also work closely with the Environmental Team to implement the business Environmental Management System and complete any appropriate tasks within Intelex (ie. Internal and external audits).

Must be willing to share ownership of AES Indiana Petersburg’s environmental compliance program, and act as a contact for all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory agencies for the AES Indiana Petersburg Generating Station and be responsible for compliance and reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Assure site environmental compliance with all aspects of environmental regulations.
• Provide plant personnel with environmental compliance mentorship and training.
• Prepare monthly, semi-annual and annual monitoring air quality, water quality and hazardous waste reports to various agencies including US EPA, IDEM IDNR and others.
• Report on and provide strategic direction for the mitigation and correction of environmental deficiencies or excursions.
• Ensure all environmental permits are current and accurate.
• Help develop and track site specific environmental budgets.
• Coordinate required sampling and analysis per environmental permits.
• Maintain water laboratory to ensure compliance with accreditation programs.
• Provide guidance for the management of, and ensure compliance with, all air quality source testing.
• Submit all agency required reports, plans, and procedures timely and accurately.
• Implement and ensure accuracy of the corporate environmental management system (EMS).
• Certifications/Licenses such as (CHMM, CPESC, CESSWI, PG, PE, RCRA Haz Waste DOT, Stack Visible Emissions, etc.) are a plus.
• Assist in both internal and external environmental audits as required.

Basic Requirements:

• Interested candidates must have a validated experience of 5-7 years or equivalent combination of education and experience in environmental arena.
• Experience in the power generation industry and Contractor Management are a plus. Agency compliance reporting experience is helpful.
• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related engineering or scientific field required.
• Ability to work under pressure within deadlines and while handling multiple priorities.
• Solid understanding of air quality practices, NPDES and waste regulations.
• Meticulous; ability to read, analyze and interpret environmental regulations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to get along with a diverse group.
• Hard-working, with a clear focus on high-quality outcomes and business success.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project).
• Valid driver’s license or ability to acquire one.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.