Senior Environmental Specialist

Requisition:  81812

PSEG Company:  Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $ 101,600 - $ 160,900

Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed

 

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Job Summary

The Senior Environmental Specialist (SES) in Environmental Projects & Services will provide technical and regulatory direction, guidance, and implementation of environmental compliance programs for the Utility in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations. Responsible for assuring facility environmental compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, permits and corporate guidelines including air, waste, PCB’s, water, UST, SARA, SPCC management and environmental audit processes. Prepare procedures relating to compliance with environmental requirements. Develop and prepare reports to regulatory agencies. Independently interface with consultants and regulatory agency representatives to develop or discuss complex environmental issues and projects. Coordinate and guide environmental programs and compliance efforts. Identify and evaluate compliance trends and recommend corrective action or system improvements. Oversee activities of employees and contractors addressing the environmental impacts of our operations on customer properties. Serve as liaison between project and operating locations on environmental issues. Ensure day-to-day operations are conducted in an environmentally compliant manner. Monitor and insure adherence to these standards by Utility contractors during support of the electric division and gas district. Identify and address compliance gaps. Foster activities to establish utility-wide compliance programs, where appropriate. Manage environmental schedules and costs and support budget development. Generate and maintain performance metrics (milestones, KPI’s and budget) for the Utility, interfacing with senior management and regulators, and ensuring support from internal stakeholders is adequate to ensure success.

Job Responsibilities

•    Monitor/Control – Measure progress against project plans (scope, cost, schedule, performance, and safety); risk response; supplier contract management; adherence to regulations and corporate policies and procedures.
•    Lead Project Execution – Organizing, directing, and coordinating activities and resources to support the project po