Providence, Rhode Island, USA
22 days ago
Environmental Professional
Company Summary Statement Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today. Overview As an Environmental Professional at Rhode Island Energy you will perform environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, environmental assessments and develop pollution control programs for Company facilities and operations. Duties include performing assignments that are broad in nature and moderately difficult under minimum supervision. Responsibilities Reviews and analyzes existing legislation/regulations and provides input to management. Support environmental spill response and clean-up throughout the service territory and on-call emergency storm restoration as needed. This may be a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule. Supports the environmental permitting and plans necessary to support the construction and operations of sites and facilities. Core program competencies include experience with the compliance provisions of some or all of the following: the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA); Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); Endangered Species Act (ESA); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA); Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA); Oil Pollution Act (OPA); Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA); Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA); their amendments and all related rules and regulations including state and local implementing regulations as well as relevant state and local environmental regulations. Experience working with federal, state and local regulatory agencies on notification and approval processes. Participates in inspections and audits of projects and programs. Evaluate construction schedules, determine required environmental needs, and work with regulatory agencies and contractors to obtain permits and resolve permitting and plan issues necessary to support the construction and operation of sites and facilities. Assists with assessment reports and data compiled by contractors, consultants, governmental agencies, and others to determine environmental impact on Company. Provides technical training as necessary in support of environmental regulations and Company procedures. Assists other environmental staff with large and/or complex projects, as required. Assist with interface between various regulatory agencies' staff and the Company and provide information for expert testimony, as needed, for hearings involving environmental legislation and regulatory actions. Monitor and audit project crews and construction contractors to ensure compliance with environmental permitting and plans, proper characterization and disposal of waste material, and inspections of installed Best Management Practices (BMPs) as needed. All other duties and projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Qualifications This position will be filled based at the appropriate level based on the candidate's background, education and experience. Environmental Professional II Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Applied Science or related technical discipline and 3 or more years of environmental experience. Senior Environmental Professional Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Applied Science or related technical discipline and 5 or more years of environmental experience. #RIE #INDRIE
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