May 4, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Environmental Specialist Staff I thru II

Organization:
Oncor Electric Delivery
Region:
Canada, Texas, Wichita Falls
End of contest:
July 1, 2024
Type:
Full time
Category:
Environmental
Description

Summary

This posting is for one position to be filled at the Staff or Staff II level based on the credentials of the successful candidate.

Personnel in this position provide reasonable assurance that Oncor Electric Delivery is compliant with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations by serving as a day-to-day Environmental Services contact and adviser for Distribution and Transmission eld operations.  The successful candidate will operate in a service territory that is roughly bounded on the north by Wichita Falls, on the south by Brady, on the east by Weatherford and on the west by Eastland.  The successful candidate will be expected to reside within one hour's drive from this service territory.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

While other duties may be assigned, the incumbent works under supervision to:

  • Provide 24 hour, 7 days per week response to environmental incidents such as
  • Review applicable environmental regulations, develop environmental compliance programs, and implement these programs for Oncor Electric
  • Perform Compliance Assistance Visits (CAV) at Oncor Electric Delivery facilities.
  • Prepare and review Spill Prevention Control and Counter (SPCC) plans in accordance with federal
  • Provide training and routine guidance to Oncor Electric Delivery personnel on environmental issues including Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB's), spill response and cleanup, documentation requirements for environmental programs, petroleum storage tanks, as well as management, storage and transportation of
  • Coordinate the remediation of regulated materials. This includes site characterization, waste characterization, determination of appropriate remediation, coordination of remediation efforts and coordination of transportation/disposal of
  • For remediation projects, also serve as the initial liaison with appropriate regulatory This includes monitoring of documentation to ensure accuracy and that regulatory requirements are met.
  • Serve as interface for Oncor Electric Delivery customers and address customer concerns regarding environmental issues including response to electrical equipment PCB
  • Comply with safety rules and procedures, and promote safety in the
  • Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other speci c job

Job Attributes

Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Staff Position:
    • College (Bachelors) degree and two years' experience in life sciences, geology, engineering or equivalent, or ten years' experience in life sciences, geology, engineering or
    • Basic knowledge of environmental laws/regulations.
    • Knowledge of electric utility operations a plus.
    • Ability to develop trust and build relationships with peers, cross functions, the public, consultants and environmental control authorities
    • Ability to adapt to complex conditions such as changing schedules, priorities, work situations, and
    • Strong analytical and communication skills including the ability to effectively speak in front of an
    • Basic computer
  • Staff II Position:
    • College (Bachelors) degree and four years' experience in life sciences, geology, engineering or equivalent, or twelve years' experience in life sciences, geology, engineering or equivalent.
    • Superior knowledge of environmental laws/regulations.
    • Knowledge of electric utility operations a plus.
    • Ability to develop trust and build relationships with peers, cross functions, the public, consultants and environmental control authorities.
    • Ability to adapt to complex conditions such as changing schedules, priorities, work situations, and demands.
    • Strong analytical and communication skills including the ability to effectively speak in front of an audience.
    • Basic computer literacy.

Measures of Success

  • Demonstrate a commitment to
  • Respond to environmental events (at a minimum, by telephone or cell phone) within 1 hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a
  • Perform annual Compliance Assistance Visits (CAVs) and address CAV action items within 60 days of the
  • Provide annual environmental refresher training to field personnel.
  • Manage SPCC plans associated with assigned territory.

Travel Required

YesUp to 80% service territory travel; up to 15% business travel.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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Contact

Oncor Electric Delivery

1616 Woodall Rogers Freeway

Dallas

Texas United States

www.oncor.com