CenterPoint Energy

Lead Environmental Specialist

Lead Environmental Specialist
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LocationNewburgh, IN
Job Typefull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job


Date: Aug 18, 2025


Location: Newburgh, IN, US, 47630


Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.


Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.


Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.


Job Summary

Environmental position reports directly to the Director, Generation Compliance and Carbon Policy. Develops and updates environmental regulatory compliance protocols and procedures for the company that are consistent with local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations and applicable permits. Supports environmental compliance through the implementation of environmental policies, permits, and regulations at company facilities. Coordinates, prepares, and reviews regulatory submissions and acts as a liaison with environmental regulators and inspectors. Serves as the liaison between the Electric Power Generation business unit, Expertise Centers and Corporate Environmental to ensure implementation of the corporate environmental program in the Power Generation Business Unit. Utilize Power Generation Business Unit knowledge to identify potential environmental risks as they relate to daily operations.



Essential Functions

- Serves as the liaison between the Business Unit and Corporate Environmental Organization.

- Communicate and work with regulatory agencies and Director Generation Compliance and Carbon Policy for environmental permitting and compliance matters.

- Helps Business Unit Operations personnel identify needs to provide technical support and guidance.

- Assist in environmental due diligence, regulatory reporting compliance, licensing and permitting, and new permitting activities for the development of new and/or additions to existing facilities.

- Support analyses of the environmental risks, benefits, and potential compliance costs for new project development. Monitors, maintains, and applies a working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and site permits.

- Compiles and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance certification reports.

- Develops, reviews, and implements internal environmental protocols to ensure compliance during project planning, construction, and ongoing operation at various power generation facilities.

- Develops and leads environmental regulatory training programs and executes periodic training for appropriate operating groups. Ensures all required training is completed and documented on schedule.

- Prepares various technical material, and written letters and reports, required by various federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, public interest groups, and consultants.

- Serves as a liaison with environmental regulators and inspectors during inspections and permitting discussions at company facilities.

- Works effectively with other Company departments to understand facility processes and to communicate impact of permits and pending regulations at company facilities.

- Establishes measures and targets for environmental performance through Business Unit management and provides performance tracking and reporting.

- Conducts periodic compliance inspections in conjunction with Corporate environmental staff/auditors.

- Identifies environmental aspects and/or non-compliance situations that should be addressed and works with operational personnel to develop and implement corrective action plans.

- Works with the operations personnel to identify potential liabilities and to quantify the exposure.

- Works to identify and address potential impacts from new or proposed environmental regulations.

- In conjunction with Division Environmental Personnel, monitors and evaluates contractors’ performance. Additionally, monitors cost control measures for environmental compliance.



Education Description

- Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in environmental studies with a minimum of ten years related experience, or a Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university in environmental studies with a minimum of seven years related experience



Experience

- Requires a minimum ten (10) years of related experience.

- In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, may substitute a combination of applicable education and equivalent experience with a minimum fifteen years’ experience in the environmental compliance field.

- Electric power generation experience preferred.

- A minimum of three years of proven project management and/or team leadership is required.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.



What we bring to you

- Competitive pay

- Paid training

- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

- Transit subsidies

- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off

- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution


Job Type: Full Time

Posting Start Date: 08/18/2025

Posting End Date: 09/01/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.


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