Requisition ID: 84871
NextEra Energy Resources participates in pipeline infrastructure development, construction, management and operations through either wholly owned subsidiaries or joint ventures. We participate in 21 pipelines across 10 states to help provide access to domestic fuel sources, including clean-burning natural gas. Are you interested in being part of our best-in-class origination team? Join our team today.
Position Specific Description
As a member of a highly-specialized air quality group within NextEra Energy Pipeline Services Company (NEPSCO) Environmental, Health, Safety, and Emergency Response Department, the PGD Environmental Specialist - Permitting and Compliance Engineer would be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and municipal air quality regulations for NEPSCO operated mine methane project assets. The candidate would also be responsible for the air permitting for new and existing assets across the United States in coordination with the project execution teams. The successful candidate will assist in the permitting efforts for new facilities and play a key role in the compliance assurance for facilities covered under existing permits and air quality regulations. PGD Environmental Specialist would also maintain compliance calendars, prepare emission calculations, schedule emissions monitoring and testing, file necessary forms and reports, conduct facility audits, liaise with government officials during inspections, and assist in the preparation and implementation of corrective action plans, where necessary. Ancillary duties include advising management of pending changes in air quality regulations and their potential impact to operations. This position reports to NEPSCO's Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety.
Desired Skills & Experience:
Thorough understanding of New Source Review (NSR) permitting, and requirements under the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations; Experience in air quality compliance in the oil and natural gas sector, specifically around flares; Technically-proficient engineer/specialist adept at emission calculations, data analysis, control technologies, compliance auditing, permitting, and strategic regulatory analyses; Proficient in emission calculation software and air quality databases management; Self-starter with strong cognitive problem-solving abilities; Team player with demonstrated history of meeting project deadlines; and Motivated goal-oriented individual with excellent organization, planning & implementation, time-management, and quality control skills; Ability to understand and communicate risks associated air permitting and compliance to leadership and within project execution teams.
Preferred Candidates will have:
5+ years of experience in air quality permitting, environmental surveys, and compliance; BS in engineering, meteorology, environmental sciences, other discipline related to the position; Ability to work in results driven, fast -paced environment; Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, proposal and presentation); Proficient in Adobe, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word; and Able to travel up to 25% to and from company assets (primarily in Alabama, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania), proposed project sites, and for other agency/project meetings.
Valid driver's license required and successful completion of background check, pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.
Job OverviewEmployees in this role are responsible for assuring execution of the PGD Environmental Management System and ensuring plant water chemistry parameters are maintained in accordance with fleet recommendations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities Maintains water chemistry Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) program and communicates corrective measures to the site/plant Conducts sampling activities as needed by site environmental permitting Completes required reporting to local/state/federal agencies Conducts routine self-inspections Oversees the plant or site safety program as required Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications High School Grad / GED Experience: 2+ years Preferred Qualifications None
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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Environmental/Chemistry/Rad Protection
Organization: NextEra Energy Pipeline Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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