Environmental Specialist at Southern Company, Forest Park, GA
Environmental Specialist at Southern Company in Forest Park, GA. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.
This role is located at 62 Lake Mirror Road Forest Park, GA 30297.
Job Summary:
Environmental Specialist is responsible for developing, communicating, and implementing waste related environmental programs, evaluating environmental data, ensuring regulatory compliance for various company business units and facilities, in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner. This role involves ensuring proper characterization and disposal of various environmental media, working with various waste vendors, Environmental regulators (State and Federal), transporters, TSDFs, conducting site visits and providing on-site guidance for on-going projects, and providing recommendations to minimize environmental risks and promote responsible environmental stewardship.
Work Responsibilites:
- Combination of office work and field activities.
- May involve travel to facilities, project sites, or regulatory meetings.
- Occasional work in construction, utility, or environmental remediation settings.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during field inspections.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of environmental compliance or environmental management experience.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations such as:
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
- Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA)
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
- Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
- Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Act
- OSHA environmental requirements
- Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Act (SPCC)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certifications such as:
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)
- Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP)
- Experience working with regulatory agencies and compliance programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Waste Management and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Identify, classify, and manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
- Coordinate waste disposal activities with approved vendors and treatment facilities.
Waste Characterization and Tracking
- Evaluate waste streams to determine proper handling and disposal methods.
- Maintain waste profiles, manifests, and tracking records.
- Monitor waste generation trends and identify opportunities for reduction.
- Ensure accurate labeling, storage, and transportation of waste materials.
Operational Support
- Inspect waste accumulation areas for compliance and safety.
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and other site personnel.
- Ensure waste handling equipment is properly maintained and used safely.
- Conduct environmental inspections and audits.
Training Awareness
- Train employees in waste handling procedures and environmental requirements.
- Communicate regulatory changes and best practices.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for waste management activities.
Key Skills
- Environmental compliance management
- Waste characterization and classification
- Regulatory reporting
- Hazardous material handling
- Data analysis and recordkeeping
- Vendor management
- Auditing and inspections
- Problem solving and continuous improvement
This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position:
- Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).
- Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
- Must consent to Motor Vehicle Driver’s Record Monitoring via GPC Fleet Management.
- Must consent to random drug testing .