Associate EHS Consultant or EHS Consultant
Duke Energy, Florence, SC, United States
Responsibilities
Starts to develop and increase knowledge of the organization, procedures and assigned customers and can begin to analyze and understand information, past practices and business objectives to make appropriate recommendations to management/assigned customers. Serves as single-points-of-contact or coordinators to implement environmental activities that require broad knowledge and experience in order to provide compliance solutions to EHS issues.
Assists higher level teammates on monitoring the practices of assigned organizational areas, e.g. Environmental, Safety, and / or Health, to facilitate compliance with company and/or regulatory policies and requirements in which to mitigate risks. Examples include providing basic regulatory-required and internal environmental reports, basic support assigned environmental training programs, basic support with the development and maintenance of procedures and programs to assist facilities in complying with environmental and regulations, assisting the work of others to ensure that Duke Energy work procedures address compliance guidance and helping track regulatory changes, legislative activities and industry standards.
Assists higher level teammates with researching, developing, and/or evaluating programs, policies or activities within the discipline they are assigned; solves a range of straight forward/moderately complex problems and develops solutions using standard procedures.
Assists with providing information/consultation to management/assigned customers on existing EHS programs and policies. Examples include serving as an associate expert for basic technical programs and compliance issues and supports company’s environmental and safety goals, strategies, programs and processes. With assistance from a Senior or above, the incumbent develops and maintains procedures and programs to assist facilities in complying with environmental and safety laws and regulations. Helps advanced teammates ensure that Duke Energy work procedures address compliance guidance. Assists with tracking basic regulatory changes, basic legislative activities and basic industry standards and helps advanced teammates assists with identifying needed changes to facility’s compliance programs. With appropriate leadership guidance they may assist with working with federal, state and local regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws. Supports Duke Energy on various internal/external industry committees and teams.
Develops positive working relationships with peers, customers, employees and management to effectively complete work activities.
Basic/Required Qualifications
Associate EHS Consultant Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering, Health & Safety or other related degree
In lieu of Bachelors degree, High School/GED and 4 years related work experience
EHS Consultant Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering, Health & Safety or other related degree
Minimum 3 years related work experience
Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering and Science Technology Master’s degree in Science Certified Hazardous Materials Manager and/or Qualified Environmental Professional Additional Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of environmental regulatory compliance requirements, scientific practices, quality assurance principles, and auditing principles. Demonstrated technical skills in multimedia environmental (air, water, waste). Effective communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management. With guidance can develop and implement systems and processes that comply with environmental laws and regulations, corporate policies, and goals. Experience in negotiating with regulators at the state and/or federal level. Experience in supporting EH&S compliance at multiple facilities/regions within multiple regulatory jurisdictions. Working Conditions Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location. Office environment with exposure to PC terminal and keyboard Ability to safely maneuver on uneven terrain Outside work during all seasons. Occasional overtime, weekend, outage and callout work. Field, work site, facility visitation required. Vehicle travel involved to field location, typical travel safety factors. Specific Requirements Must possess a valid Driver’s License Travel Requirements 15-25%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Associate EHS Consultant Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering, Health & Safety or other related degree
In lieu of Bachelors degree, High School/GED and 4 years related work experience
EHS Consultant Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering, Health & Safety or other related degree
Minimum 3 years related work experience
Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering and Science Technology Master’s degree in Science Certified Hazardous Materials Manager and/or Qualified Environmental Professional Additional Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of environmental regulatory compliance requirements, scientific practices, quality assurance principles, and auditing principles. Demonstrated technical skills in multimedia environmental (air, water, waste). Effective communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management. With guidance can develop and implement systems and processes that comply with environmental laws and regulations, corporate policies, and goals. Experience in negotiating with regulators at the state and/or federal level. Experience in supporting EH&S compliance at multiple facilities/regions within multiple regulatory jurisdictions. Working Conditions Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location. Office environment with exposure to PC terminal and keyboard Ability to safely maneuver on uneven terrain Outside work during all seasons. Occasional overtime, weekend, outage and callout work. Field, work site, facility visitation required. Vehicle travel involved to field location, typical travel safety factors. Specific Requirements Must possess a valid Driver’s License Travel Requirements 15-25%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No