What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Tech position at American Electric Power?
Job Posting End Date
02-14-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
Under minimal supervision and oversight, the Environmental Technician is responsible for the performance of environmental inspections, data management, and reporting requirements to comply with environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals within their assigned region, plant and project scope. The Environmental Technician is also responsible for informing appropriate AEP staff of issues identified during inspections that must be addressed through internal business processes.
Job Description
Essential Job Functions & Tasks
Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline or previous military experience.
Experience: Minimum of three years of environmental experience
Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license
Physical demand is considered light duty.
Additional Requirements (Preferred Qualifications)
These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, preferred education or certifications, pre-employment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
Must have working knowledge of, and adequate demonstrated competence in, the inspection requirements for programs listed in the job summary above.
Preference will be given to those with experience in Coal Combustion Residual Surface Impoundments and Landfills and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures.
Travel time is considered 90% within the assigned region and may include overnight stays on occasion.
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-005
Compensation Range:
$61,647.00-77,057.50 USD
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.
02-14-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
Under minimal supervision and oversight, the Environmental Technician is responsible for the performance of environmental inspections, data management, and reporting requirements to comply with environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals within their assigned region, plant and project scope. The Environmental Technician is also responsible for informing appropriate AEP staff of issues identified during inspections that must be addressed through internal business processes.
Job Description
Essential Job Functions & Tasks
- NPDES Construction Storm Water Permits
- State & Local Permits for Erosion & Sediment Control
- Floodplain Permits
- Wetland Delineation Protocols
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit Programs, including Section 10, Section 404 and Section 408
- State Section 401 Programs and Permit Requirements
- Threatened & Endangered Species
- Cultural Resources
- Prepare and submit reports as assigned.
- Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities.
- Provide support during environmental compliance reviews.
- Effectively communicate environmental compliance issues to appropriate internal parties.
- Maintain all environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.
- Since a considerable amount of time will be spend driving from one AEP asset to the other, safe driving techniques and practices are essential.
Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline or previous military experience.
Experience: Minimum of three years of environmental experience
Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license
Physical demand is considered light duty.
Additional Requirements (Preferred Qualifications)
These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, preferred education or certifications, pre-employment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
Must have working knowledge of, and adequate demonstrated competence in, the inspection requirements for programs listed in the job summary above.
Preference will be given to those with experience in Coal Combustion Residual Surface Impoundments and Landfills and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures.
Travel time is considered 90% within the assigned region and may include overnight stays on occasion.
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-005
Compensation Range:
$61,647.00-77,057.50 USD
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.
Salary : $61,647 - $77,058
