Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
This position is based on-site in Ashland, WI at the Xcel Energy Bayfront Steam Plant. Occasional day travel to other sites in Northern Wisconsin on a monthly basis.
Key assignments for this position will include:
•Manage multimedia environmental compliance programs for assigned Xcel Energy sites in Wisconsin and Michigan and make periodic site visits as needed. The base location for this position will be at the Bay Front Generating Plant.
•Manage RCRA, industrial waste, and universal waste compliance programs.
•Know, understand, and properly apply all applicable environmental rules and regulations.
•Support various other needs that cover wastewater reporting, spills, drinking water, SPCC, and stormwater compliance programs.
•Proficient with monitoring CEMs data system for trending and reporting to assure compliance with air emission limits, air quality report preparation and submittal, and be able to develop predictive tools to assist with plant decision-making.
•Work closely with site personnel to ensure that all environmental needs are being met.
•Train staff on matters of environmental compliance.
•Implement all standard processes and procedures for the company’s environmental compliance programs.
•Take initiative on plant environmental projects and/or lead plant teams.
•Perform required compliance checks and documentation using Sphera-Essential Suites, SAP, Stack Vision, and other plant systems.
•Provide technical environmental support to plant management, Environmental Services subject matter experts, local, state federal regulatory agencies and internal company auditing groups.
•Manage Ashland MGP site with project oversite, operations management, accrual and budget management, treatment system program management and groundwater monitoring program at the site. This may need to work with the city, state, and EPA on site development in the area of the cap or site improvements and emerging issues with neighbors.
•Lead project support for Woodfield Landfill.
•Knowledgeable of compliance requirements, risks and liability of continued use of contracted landfill for Bay Front Ash Storage.
•Provide additional environmental Project and compliance support as directed by supervisor.
Position Summary
•Plans, supervises, provides expertise/consultation, reviews progress, and evaluates results on projects and programs involving engineering, permitting, licensing, auditing, regulatory compliance, and/or environmental assessments to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations.
•Possesses comprehensive knowledge of theories and principles and applies it in creative and effective ways to a broad range of very difficult and complex assignments. Under consultative direction and with substantial latitude for unreviewed actions and decisions conducts important investigations requiring the application of new approaches in the field.
•Routinely serves on special work teams and uses expert technical knowledge to act as lead person or technical advisor on medium to large projects. Assignments are routinely self-initiated.
Essential Responsibilities
•Administers and consults on complex programs designed to minimize deficiencies and ensure compliance with regulations and permits. Directs site assessment/investigations/remediation projects as necessary. (Major areas may include auditing, air permitting and compliance, water/wastewater permitting and compliance, land quality, radiological, above ground and underground storage tanks, emergency plans, DOT compliance, FAA safety regulations, and hazardous, liquid and solid waste disposal.)
•Negotiates and administers license and permit applications and response actions to ensure compliance with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Performs as a regulatory liaison with federal, state, and local agencies. Presents testimony at environmental hearings to support company position on environmental regulatory development.
•Directs and/or conducts data collection, strategic studies, evaluations, and report development to support environmental regulatory requirements at Xcel facilities. Projects may include proposed legislation and/or emerging public issues, operating permit limits and/or potential environmental regulatory noncompliance.
•Develops training lesson plan content that meet Xcel Academy standards, maintains instructor qualifications, and provides regulatory compliance training to Xcel personnel as is regulatory required and/or customer requested.
•Monitors outcomes of incidents, regulatory inspections and internal audits of company owned facilities, contractors, and/or outside disposal facilities and conducts and/or assesses root cause analysis to ensure corrective actions adequately address the problem and non-compliance conditions are not repeated. Provides support for emergency environmental incidents as needed.
•Monitors statutes, regulations, licenses, and/or permits for potential impacts to facility operations. Reviews proposed regulations, licenses, and/or permits to determine potential impacts to facility operations. Serves as the lead reviewer coordinating comments from others into a single company position recommendation.
•Prepares requests for proposals, contract agreements, and project estimates. Supports and/or selects and manages consultants and contractors.
•Assists others in developing, refining and implementing the strategic goals and objectives of Xcel Energy. Contributes to process teams concerning budget and regulatory compliance.
Minimum Requirements
•BS/BA in environmental science, engineering, applied science, or related fields and six years of progressively more responsible environmental related work experience including, but not limited to environmental regulations, remedial procedures, audit procedures, and power generation processes.
•Demonstrated skills in technical writing, verbal communication, and negotiations.
•(Note: An Associate college degree in areas of environmental or applied science and three years of progressive responsibilities in related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement. The following additional advanced education in the field can be substituted for related work experience: MS/MA/MBA = 2 years; PhD/J.D. = 3 years.)
Preferred Qualifications
•Environmental Analyst experience in a plant environment.
•Waste / storm / ground water environmental analysis experience.
•Experience using Sphera-Essential Suites, SAP, Stack Vision, and/or other plant systems.
•Landfill environmental analysis experience.
•Successful background complying with and responding to local, state, or federal audits / inspections.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $82,800.00 to $117,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
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Deadline to Apply: 07/30/25
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Ashland, WI
$82,800-$117,600
Full time
