Environmental Coordinator - Power Plants

Environmental Coordinator (Power Plants)

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an Environmental Coordinator with technical skills, knowledge, and expertise in environmental regulatory requirements associated with electric power generation facilities. In this role, you will collect, review, edit, validate, and track data to ensure our power plant operations and emissions are compliant with environmental permits and regulations.

A day in the life of an Environmental Coordinator may include:

• Overseeing and coordinating various regulatory programs at industrial facilities, including continuous emissions monitoring, waste management, and asbestos assessment
• Implementing Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) quality assurance procedures
• Installing, relocating, replacing, maintaining, adjusting, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing monitoring and data recording equipment for CEMS
• Evaluating CEMS instrumentation and technological changes for necessary upgrades to meet regulatory requirements
• Reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting environmental data for air quality, stack emissions, and underground storage tanks
• Coordinating and conducting field sampling and analysis of industrial waste and/or unknown materials
• Implementing required permits or plans and reviewing for necessary modifications
• Conducting Method 9 opacity observations
• Coordinating field stack testing activities, including RATA, mercury, and other air emissions testing
• Conducting field inspections related to Underground Storage Tank requirements and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plan components
• Managing files and evaluating environmental records to ensure compliance with permit and regulatory requirements
• Responding to inquiries and providing information regarding environmental program requirements, details, and specifications
• Representing industrial facilities on relevant programs during audits and regulatory inspections

Who You Are:

• Experience in an environmental regulatory capacity, preferably around power generation and clean energy
• Experience in the design and operation of environmental technical systems, preferably with CEMS in the power generation industry
• Possession of EPA Method 9 certification is valued, or the ability to obtain it within one (1) year of hire
• An associate’s degree in environmental science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field is valued
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required

Who We Are...
Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continually strive to stay ahead of the business curve, with a priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology, and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. We were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you will enjoy nature at its finest.

Our Commitment to Our Employees…  
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire 
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $10.00 a month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and you