Environmental Engineer

EKPC Company Information

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties. We’re leaders in environmental stewardship and we’re committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.

As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.

EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.

For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc

EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

No Expiration Date

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early as we will review and consider candidates as they are received.

Hybrid Remote Schedule

This role has the option to be a blend of remote and onsite work if department and business needs allow and with approval from direct supervision. Our hybrid remote work schedule combines three (3) days on premises with up to two (2) days remote.

Considering Different Levels

All skill levels (I, II, III and Senior) are being considered and the person chosen for the position will be placed in the level in which they are experienced.

Key Roles

This position is responsible for designing, planning, or performing engineering duties associated with Environmental Compliance. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, pollution control technology, landfill, SPCC and environmental project management and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

- Collaborates with staff, EKPC management, and legal counsel as needed to address environmental opportunities regarding compliance.

- Assists in budget implementation, forecasts, and administration.

- Maintains, writes, and revises environmental documents and procedures for generation and transmission facilities.

- Assists in monitoring and ensuring environmental compliance at EKPC facilities in regard to all applicable local, state, and federal standards and regulations.

- Assesses and analyzes environmental site data and conditions to resolve regulatory non-compliance. Prepares, updates, develops scope of work, and makes recommendations to EKPC compliance management.

- Designs, prioritizes, and leads projects and/or initiatives to ensure environmental protection in air quality, water quality, waste recovery or disposal and spill control systems.

- Responsible for all administrative, purchasing, and environmental project management activities.

- Obtains, updates, and maintains environmental plans, permits, and standard operating procedures for EKPC facilities.

- Provides technical support and guidance for environmental projects, regulatory analysis, and legal actions.

- Inspects, analyzes scientific data, quality control checks, and makes recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable state and EPA regulations.

- Monitors and reports on progress of environmental improvement programs.

- Inspects and monitors EKPC facilities under required state environmental programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and standards.

- Advises engineers, environmental management, and EKPC executive teams about local, state, and federal environmental standards and regulations.

- Prepares, reviews, and updates environmental investigation, corrective action, remediation plans, and recommendations.

- Provides technical support for environmental remediation and litigation projects, including remediation system design and determination of regulatory applicability.

- Monitors progress of environmental improvement programs.

- Inspects plant facilities and environmental programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

- Develops proposed project objectives and targets, and reports to management on progress in attaining them.

- Advises the company on procedures to follow in cleaning up spill sites to protect people and the environment. Works with government agencies to clean up spill sites.

- Informs company employees and other interested parties of environmental issues.

- Assesses existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, and land.

- Develops site-specific environmental protocols, such as spill contingency plans and methods for loading and transporting ash, oil, and waste.

- Manages environmental protection programs and projects, assigning and evaluating work.

- Serves as liaison with plant facilities and company officials on issues pertaining to all environmental regulations, such as air, water, solid and hazardous waste program requirements.

- Designs systems, processes, and equipment for control, management, and remediation of water, air, and soil quality. Prepare hazardous waste manifests and land disposal restriction notifications.

- Serves on teams conducting multimedia inspections at plant facilities.

- Assesses, designs, and implements projects and/or initiatives to assist providing effective and cohesive environmental compliance strategies to EKPC.

- Develops and presents environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.

- Develops scope of work for environmental projects.

- Provides environmental engineering assistance in regulatory analysis, and planning or reviewing database development.

- Researches the federal registry for new regulations and develops outline of new regulations for potential impacts to EKPC.

- Assists coworkers with data and information requests and interpretations.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements

Education:

- Bachelor's degree (chemical, civil, or environmental) in Engineering from an ABET accredited program required. Based on EKPC's business needs, a specific discipline may be determined upon the posting of this position.

Experience:

- Level I - No experience required

- Level II - A minimum of three (3) years of experience.

- Level III - A minimum of five (5) years of related experience.

- Senior - A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience required and ·Registered Professional Engineering License in the Commonwealth of Kentucky preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

- Learns and grows in understanding of business acumen, cooperative financial structure, and business plans.

- Capable and proficient presenting technical information to wide range of audiences.

- Knowledge of state and federal EPA regulations and their application to the utility industry.

- Technical knowledge of power plant environmental systems and processes.

- Proficient in creating technical reports for EKPC staff and federal, state, and local officials.

- Able to understand, articulate, and relate technical readings and regulations.

- Knowledge of consent decree standards.

- Able to evaluate data to determine compliance with regulations.

- Ability to think logically, and to understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features and possible solutions.

- Proficient in data analysis and problem solving abilities.

- Thorough knowledge of professional project management software and Microsoft Office products.

- Working knowledge and ability to download emissions from ESC, EKPC Continuous Emission Monitors (CEMS) to monitor, measure, perform calculations and emissions analysis routinely or as needed.

- Can learn and use the Environmental Management System.

- Ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work activities.

- Proficient verbal, written, and listening communication skills, including effective public speaking and presentation skills.

- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of personnel at all levels of the organization, including external contacts.

- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

- Provides thorough and timely communication to leadership and staff.

- Ability to effectively prioritize work, manage time, and adhere to deadlines.

- Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized.

- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential regulatory information.

Competencies

- Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills

- Initiating Action

- Information Monitoring

- Decision Making

- Gaining Commitment

- Contributing to Team Success

Working Conditions

- Must maintain a valid driver's license and can work additional hours as required.

- Regular travel within the system and occasional out-of-state, which may be overnight.

- Varying environmental conditions including office, plant and outside.

- Must wear personal protective equipment as required.

- Must be medically certified to wear respiratory protection.

- Must be able to appropriately don a respirator which would include no facial hair at the sealing surface.

- Regular lifting up to twenty (20) pounds.