Job SummaryResponsible for planning, budgeting, coordinating, directing and controlling the plant's environmental and laboratory organization. Manage the plant personnel in performing environmental compliance and support activities and projects. Supervise the analysis of coal, lubricants, water, air, chemicals and other material in connection with power plant operation and maintenance. Responsible for providing technical and manpower support to ensure plant compliance with governmental environmental, health and safety regulations.#AEPPSO#LI-OnsiteJob DescriptionESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1.) Oversee the preparation for, the response to, the reporting of and the cleanup of environmental emergencies.2.) Lead company and plant efforts to shape the safety, environmental and business culture of the facility.3.) Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and control plant environmental & lab activities to maximize the safe, efficient and economical generation of electrical power.4.) Support the System Safety Process. Develop, maintain and enforce safe working conditions by providing proper and adequate tools, equipment, protective clothing and devices. Establish and enforce safe work behaviors. Participate in the setting of safety goals for an accident free work environment. Communicate to employees the importance of a safe work environment on a daily basis. Investigate report and track incidents/accidents including root cause analysis and corrective action taken. Report findings to management and then communicate findings to employees.5.) Manage the environmental and lab planning in relation to plant outages including developing work flow charts and critical paths, analyzing material needs and overseeing the writing of requisitions for materials and equipment.6.) Supervise the collection and evaluation of data. Responsible for the maintenance of proper standards in the sampling, preparing and testing of coal, oil, ash, water and other materials.7.) Administer plant environmental programs and activities including preparation, review and recommendation of guidelines & procedures.8.) Guide the operation of plant water treatment equipment.9.) Establish and direct plant cycle water chemistry and chemical treatment processes.10.) Perform other duties as requested.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Education requirements are listed below: Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or related field of study.Work Experience requirement listed below: Ten (10) years' experience in a plant environmental setting or related field working in the air, water, and waste industry inclusive of two (2) years' in a leadership role.Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: May be required to obtain and hold state environmental licenses/certifications.OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical demand level is SedentaryMay be required to obtain and hold state environmental licenses/certifications.Compensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-008Compensation Range:$94,225.00-122,490.00 USDHear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.
