Sr Environmental Specialist – Waste, EMS, & ESG - Hybrid

Job Description

Description

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purpose-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge.

Constellation has been the leader in carbon-free energy production for more than a decade, and generates 50% more clean, carbon-free electricity than any other company in America. We're generating power 24/7 with the nation's largest emission-free nuclear energy fleet, providing enough clean energy to power 15 million homes. Constellation offers customers a range of clean, zero-carbon energy solutions to help reduce their carbon footprint and achieve their sustainability goals.

We are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in attracting, retaining and advancing employees who will best serve and represent our customers, partners and communities. We provide a workplace that ensures mutual respect, where each individual has the opportunity to grow and contribute at their greatest potential. Constellation will provide you the tools and resources you need to design, build and power a successful career.

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $110,700 to $123,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible for providing technical, regulatory and programmatic direction on environmental issues for Constellation’s hydroelectric, fossil, and renewable energy facilities. Assures that the highest level of compliance is maintained with all applicable environmental rules and regulations. Responsible for governance, oversight, licensing, permitting and completion of specific environmental regulatory filings in one or more environmental programs including, but not limited to, solid and hazardous waste management, environmental management system (EMS), and environmental, social, and governance (ESG).

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare, review and submit agency applications, reports and filings, and respond to agency inquiries. Lead agency negotiations and comment on proposed permits. 
• Provide facility advice, develop and implement environmental strategies, prepare and issue regulatory interpretations related to area of subject matter expertise (Waste, EPCRA, EMS, ESG, etc.).  Comment on proposed regulations 
• Provide technical and regulatory support and expertise to environmentally related projects and programs to assure compliance with all appropriate environmental regulations. 
• Facilitate the implementation and maintenance of the existing EMS, including developing and revising process models, programs, procedures and tools for coordinated implementation. 
• Provide programmatic direction and facilitate development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental aspects of Power’s ESG program. 
• Coordinate and serve as primary point of contact for audit program. 
• Develop and track site level environmental performance. 
• Review and update the Management Model related to area of subject matter expertise (waste, EPCRA, & EMS, ESG, etc.). 
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

JOB SCOPE

• Position reports to Manager, Environmental Programs
• Position has a direct impact on plant operation and serves as in-house technical expert/consultant to fleet-wide Power facilities in area of expertise.
• Work with Environmental Issues group to provide guidance to sites on upcoming regulatory compliance issues.
• Position requires a high level of independence and ability to make decisions in areas of subject matter expertise.
• Position requires communication and interaction with Power business units that include but are not limited to operations, sustainability, strategy, government affairs, supply, legal, communications, auditing, and financial.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in engineering, natural or physical sciences, chemistry, or environmental science with 6+ years professional experience OR
• Associates Degree with 8+ years experience and 3+ years exempt-level experience OR
• H.S. diploma with 10+ years experience and 5+ years exempt-level experience
• In-depth knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements for power plants
• Ability to manage multiple issues/priorities with conflicting priorities.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written and verbal.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• RCRA/DOT experience
• CERCLA experience
• EMS and/or ISO14001 experience
• Understanding of Environmental aspects of ESG
• EPCRA 311 and 312 experience
• Auditing experience
• Project Management experience
• Knowledge of power plant operations

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor