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ComEd · 20 hours ago

Senior Environmental Program Manager

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $126K/yr

4+ years exp

ComEd is part of Exelon, a Fortune 200 company leading the energy transformation. The Senior Environmental Program Manager will act as a subject matter expert overseeing environmental management programs, ensuring compliance, and minimizing environmental liability while coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders.

Customer ServiceElectrical Distribution

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Environmental ManagementRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental RegulationsAnalytical SkillsTechnical WritingProject ManagementComputer Software ProficiencyNegotiating SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

BS in Physical Sciences, Geology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Engineering or Environmental Sciences, with 4-7 years of relevant working experience in the environmental field

Working knowledge of utility systems and regulatory background in environmental media (water, air, UST, SPCC, ecological) disciplines

Working knowledge of regulatory requirements in hazardous materials and chemical control

Strong people skills and ability to thrive in a team environment is essential, along with innovation, creativity, and initiative. Strong technical writing, oral communication, and negotiating skills

Strong presentation skills

Knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations and programs including waste/air/water regulations, associated technical/policy issues and of the regulatory development process

Demonstrated knowledge of computer software programs

Ability to meet Company driving standards, including a valid driver's license

Field work is required for the position

In lieu of degree, 6-9 years of relevant experience

Preferred

Master's Degree in an Environmental discipline including Physical Sciences, Geology, Chemistry, Engineering, or Environmental Sciences

Working experience in State or Federal regulatory agencies

Working experience in environmental consulting, or the utility industry

Experience in communicating corporate positions and negotiating with trade associations and government officials

Demonstrated analytical and computer skills

Demonstrated knowledge of applicable systems e.g., PassPort, MSDS, Waste Tracking, and other Access databases

Basic knowledge of the fundamental principles of leadership

Ability to implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance

Demonstrated business acumen, employee awareness and ability to create value

Benefits

Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%

401(k) match and annual company contribution

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave

Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support

Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement

Referral bonus program

And much more