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Duke Energy Corporation · 3 weeks ago

Environmental Compliance - CEMS (Gibson Station)

Owensville, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Duke Energy Corporation is committed to making a difference in people's lives and is seeking an Environmental Compliance professional for their Gibson Station. The successful candidate will provide technical and regulatory support for environmental compliance, focusing on Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Clean EnergyEnergyHardwareHydroelectricOil and GasService Industry

No H1B

Responsibilities

Safely support environmental regulatory compliance for electric generating facilities in the Duke Energy Midwest service area, focusing on air emissions monitoring systems at Gibson Generating Station

Provide technical expertise regarding USEPA Emission Test Methods, legacy Acid Rain and New Source Performance Standard CEMS (SO2, NOx, CO2, CO, O2, Flow), Continuous Opacity Monitors (COMS), Mercury Continuous Emissions Monitors & Sorbent Traps, and Particulate Matter Continuous Emissions Monitors

Ensure CEMS O&M processes and data quality adhere to regulatory requirements and Duke CEMS Program standards

Provide day-to-day CEM systems functional oversight, ensuring the accurate transfer of signals to/from the CEMS Data Acquisition Handling System (DAHS)

Verify CEMS DAHS programming satisfies both regulatory standards and facility controls

Work Management: Collaborate with facility operations and project management to acquire resources to perform maintenance, install equipment improvements, and complete required tests

Stack Tests: Coordinate tests with station operations, ensure facility equipment protection and contractor safety, and verify compliant procedures are followed

Regulatory Submittals: Quality assure emissions data, prepare reports, and verify report content and calculations prior to submittal

Serves as subject matter expert for technical programs and compliance issues supporting company’s environmental goals, strategies, programs, and processes. Develops and maintains procedures and programs to assist facilities in complying with environmental laws and regulations. Tracks regulatory changes, legislative activities and industry standards and identifies needed changes to facility’s compliance programs. Works with federal, state and local regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws. Represents Duke Energy on various internal/external industry committees and teams

Provide regulatory-required and internal environmental reports

Develop environmental training programs and support facility work management process

Participates in preparation and negotiation of facility permits with federal, state and local authorities. Assists with implementation of facility permit requirements. Works with others to update various facility regulatory plans and documents while minimizing impacts to operational activities

Supports accomplishment of work unit goals and enhances company reputation through effective planning, organizing, communicating and scheduling of environmental work activities. Supports the department’s routine and special projects in order to accomplish business objectives

Strives to continually develop and improve job-related, technical knowledge and skills to ensure that department expectations are met and responsibilities are accomplished efficiently

Qualification

CEMS expertiseEnvironmental regulations knowledgeData Acquisition System softwarePLC programmingEmissions database quality assuranceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCustomer-oriented focus

Required

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Health and Safety or other related degree

Minimum 3 years related work experience

In lieu of Bachelors degree and 3 years' experience, a High School/GED and 7 years directly related work experience

Valid driver's license

Preferred

Experience installing, operating, and maintaining CEMS equipment such as analyzers, solenoids, compressed air dryers & scrubbers, heater controllers, etc

Experience using and programming PLCs, Data Loggers, and Data Acquisition System software

Familiar with environmental regulations applicable to the electric generation industry and air emissions monitoring, including EPA Test Methods and performance specifications for air monitoring

Experience with emissions database quality assurance and regulatory reporting

Familiar with computer networks and the use of MODBUS TCPIP protocol

Familiar with power generation equipment and process

Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete them within specified timeframes

Good communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus