JOB SUMMARY

Environmental position reports directly to the Director, Generation Compliance and Carbon Policy. Develops and updates environmental regulatory compliance protocols and procedures for the company that are consistent with local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations and applicable permits. Supports environmental compliance through the implementation of environmental policies, permits, and regulations at company facilities. Coordinates, prepares, and reviews regulatory submissions and acts as a liaison with environmental regulators and inspectors. Serves as the liaison between the Electric Power Generation business unit, Expertise Centers and Corporate Environmental to ensure implementation of the corporate environmental program in the Power Generation Business Unit. Utilize Power Generation Business Unit knowledge to identify potential environmental risks as they relate to daily operations.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION

• Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in environmental studies with a minimum of ten years related experience, or a Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university in environmental studies with a minimum of seven years related experience

EXPERIENCE

• Requires a minimum ten (10) years of related experience.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, may substitute a combination of applicable education and equivalent experience with a minimum fifteen years’ experience in the environmental compliance field.
• Electric power generation experience preferred.
• A minimum of three years of proven project management and/or team leadership is required.

WE WANT YOU TO KNOW

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It’s an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we’ll create a better tomorrow together.

• Serves as the liaison between the Business Unit and Corporate Environmental Organization.
• Communicate and work with regulatory agencies and Director Generation Compliance and Carbon Policy for environmental permitting and compliance matters.
• Helps Business Unit Operations personnel identify needs to provide technical support and guidance.
• Assist in environmental due diligence, regulatory reporting compliance, licensing and permitting, and new permitting activities for the development of new and/or additions to existing facilities.
• Support analyses of the environmental risks, benefits, and potential compliance costs for new project development. Monitors, maintains, and applies a working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and site permits.
• Compiles and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance certification reports.
• Develops, reviews, and implements internal environmental protocols to ensure compliance during project planning, construction, and ongoing operation at various power generation facilities.
• Develops and leads environmental regulatory training programs and executes periodic training for appropriate operating groups. Ensures all required training is completed and documented on schedule.
• Prepares various technical material, and written letters and reports, required by various federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, public interest groups, and consultants.
• Serves as a liaison with environmental regulators and inspectors during inspections and permitting discussions at company facilities.
• Works effectively with other Company departments to understand facility processes and to communicate impact of permits and pending regulations at company facilities.
• Establishes measures and targets for environmental performance through Business Unit management and provides performance tracking and reporting.
• Conducts periodic compliance inspections in conjunction with Corporate environmental staff/auditors.
• Identifies environmental aspects and/or non-compliance situations that should be addressed and works with operational personnel to develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Works with the operations personnel to identify potential liabilities and to quantify the exposure.
• Works to identify and address potential impacts from new or proposed environmental regulations.
• In conjunction with Division Environmental Personnel, monitors and evaluates contractors’ performance. Additionally, monitors cost control measures for environmental compliance.