Act as a subject matter expert and program owner of environmental management areas as assigned that may include avian, wildlife, water, air, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, PCB management, USDOT, spill prevention, industrial services, recycling, and pollution prevention. Evaluate assigned environmental program performance and initiate changes towards continuous improvement. Provide support to Exelon management and field professionals in developing, planning, evaluating and implementing compliance/pollution prevention/lifecycle management programs, which reduce environmental liability and minimize financial impact on the company. Manage, coordinate, direct and monitor field activities of contractors to assure adherence to contract requirements and all applicable regulatory requirements. Oversee support personnel, consultants, and contract vendors as needed to meet business objectives. Establish a consistent environmental services platform using established or innovative environmental strategies; adheres to the Environmental Management System; and develop systems or processes as necessary to meet emerging business needs.
Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other Exelon emergencies.
Primary Duties
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Develop and direct environmental program and regulatory requirements for avian, wildlife, air, water, RCRA, UST, SPCC, EPCRA/SARA and ecological media compliance activities as assigned. Serve as subject matter expert for the company and participate on project teams to support business activities and initiatives. Prepare written materials, such as environmental standards, employee reminders, environmental alerts, permit guides and training materials that are used for environmental guidance to line organization staff. Leads or advises other environmental staff on activities such as: environmental permitting, environmental issue management, auditing, and program development.
- Develop and implement procedures/protocols to meet the compliance elements in all assigned environmental programs, improving efficiencies using innovative solutions, identifying gaps; developing and implementing cost effective solutions that reduce environmental risk. Assist with developing solutions to complex environmental issues and preparing reports and metrics on findings. Serves as the technical expert in an area of responsibility. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies and other external stakeholder groups.
- Engage with Operations by providing consultation and technical support, including analysis of impacts and development of compliance strategies that are cost-efficient and potentially minimizes compliance obligations, improves competitive advantage as they relate to compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Oversee consultants and associated budgets.
- Assist with providing written comments and public testimony on regulatory proposals. Direct environmental studies to satisfy permit and regulatory requirements as required. Review and analyze legislative and regulatory developments for potential impacts on Company operations.
- Establish processes and programs to monitor and track compliance performance, manage Environmental Programs according to budget. Provide direction on existing and proposed technical environmental regulatory requirements.
- Maintain the Environmental Management Information System for tracking metrics and warehousing the company's regulatory requirements and measuring compliance performance.
- Actively participate in industry and regulatory groups and technical committees (i.e. USWAG, UWAG, IREG, BNTS, IEMA, NERC, ANJR) to gain and disseminate technical expertise and enhance personnel development as assigned.
- Respond to environmental incidents, inform applicable Agencies, mobilize contractors, and oversee site remediation. Participate in root cause evaluations of environmental incidents, develop solutions, and initiate preventative actions.
Exelon Corporation
10 S Dearborn St - 37th Fl
Chicago
Illinois United States
www.exeloncorp.com
