Senior Environmental Specialist (Biotech)

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Job Summary

Ensures Vistra Corp units are in compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations by developing and implementing environmental programs that maintain optimum operational flexibility, enhance business opportunities, while achieving Company goals. Involves multi-media (air, land, and water) regulations.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Provide environmental support at the corporate level for all Luminant facilities..
• Work with environmental agencies (e.g., IEPA, USEPA, etc.) and provide expertise in CAA, CWA, RCRA, DOT, SPCC, TSCA, and other environmental regulations as appropriate.•Participate in planning, development, and implementation of environmental projects as required or needed to support business operations.
• Coordinate with consultants/vendors who support environmental projects.
• Participate and assist with Compliance Assistance Visits (CAVs) and inspections as necessary including final report preparation and follow up corrective actions.
• Generate, provide, and support, all air, water, and land/waste construction/installation permit and registration applications, renewals, and revisions to operating permits., This includes tracking deadlines, coordinating with facilities and assuring the issued permits provide maximum flexibility for operations, as necessary.
• Implement and assist in review, using the Pre-Project Environmental Review (PPER) tool, of new and proposed projects related to construction, operation, repairs, and renovations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations including the submittal of timely permit applications and obtainment of permits.
• Support, prepare, and submit appropriate environmental notification, records, and reports including sampling, data input and reviews, Title V/CAAPP annual compliance certifications, annual emission reports, NSPS, Tier II, TRI, DMRs, Pond Reports, GHG, CEMS, EDRS, Allowance Reports, MATS reports, Biomonitoring, Stormwater, Deviation Reports, Waste Summaries and Receipts, Chemical Inventories, other quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports pursuant to air, land and water permitting and regulatory requirements, etc.

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements

• Four to seven years in life sciences, geology, engineering, operations or equivalent experience.  Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills. 
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.
• Incumbent must possess and demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate to peers, management and Luminant  Leadership. Communication may include written and oral technical presentations and periodic updates to Luminant  Leadership, local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Minimum education is HS Diploma or equivalency

Key Metrics

• Self-sufficient and reliable in identifying and completing tasks in a timely manner.
• Exhibit management and leadership skills and the ability to effectively develop trust and build relationships with peers, Luminant Leadership and outside regulatory agencies.
• Broad-based knowledge of environmental compliance and corresponding laws and regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple activities at one time.
• Strong interpersonal and excellent written and oral communication skills, including procedures development and implementation.
• Experience with delivering communications and training related to environmental compliance, corrective actions, lessons learned, etc.
• Basic computer skills with both word processing and spreadsheet/database applications.

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Job Family

Engineering Services

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Collinsville, Illinois

Illinois

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