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Tech Environmental 1

CPS Energy
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve.  Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

Pay Grade

Deadline to Apply : March 18, 2025, at 11 : 59 p.m. CST

  • Qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level

Position Summary

Performs technical duties in the Environmental Operations Group to include wastewater sampling; groundwater monitoring well sampling, solid waste management, continuous emission monitoring support, various assessments and inspections and compliance monitoring.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Samples, receives, sets up tests and decontaminates equipment.
  • Conducts environmental surveys / audits / assessments and collects wastewater, storm water and solid waste samples.
  • Performs environmental quality work in field and office settings.
  • Perform daily plant checks to include lake level, manual and field reading.
  • Daily log books, Chain of Custody’s, and manifesting.
  • Reviews technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
  • Monitors emissions to determine compliance with state and federal permits / regulations.
  • Performs and reports visible emissions readings.
  • Monitors wastewater discharges to determine compliance with state permits / regulations.
  • Assists with solid waste disposal and transportation to determine compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Arranges for the disposal of non-hazardous wastes.
  • Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with environmental regulations
  • Familiarization with Industry facility personnel, locations
  • Attend daily morning and afternoon meetings and outage / overhaul meetings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Skills

    Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

    Awareness of federal, government, state, local environmental regulations and permits.

    Proficient in MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

    Effective written and oral communication skills

    Ability to distinguish color.

    Ability to obtain Class D Wastewater License

    Ability to obtain Method 9 Certification

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the federal, government, state, local environmental regulations and permits
  • Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes
  • Knowledge of emission monitoring systems
  • Knowledge of daily emission reports and emission monitoring systems
  • Knowledge in conducting environmental stack testing
  • Knowledge of spill clean-up process
  • Knowledge of mechanical operations (systems, pumps, valves) to include troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge in taking samples for water and wastewater outfalls, receives, sets up tests and decontaminates equipment.
  • Knowledge of environmental audits, site inspections / surveys to determine the extent of compliance / non-compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permits.
  • Knowledge in monitoring wastewater discharges to determine compliance with state permits / regulations.
  • Knowledge in monitoring solid waste disposal and transportation to determine compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Knowledge of equipment used and the proper use of equipment and troubleshooting abilities of equipment
  • Knowledge of the techniques needed and troubleshooting abilities to effectively perform the job
  • Knowledge of Environmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s); provides input on the development of Environmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and assists / leads with implementation / roll out of these procedures.
  • Knowledge of environmental programs and compliance with standard operating procedures by reviewing work activities.
  • Method 9 Certification
  • TCEQ Class C Wastewater License
  • 8 Hour HAZWOPER Certification
  • Competencies

    Driving Projects to Completion

    Navigating Organizations

    Developing Plans

    Prioritizing and Organizing Work

    Coordinating Project Activities

    Managing Time

    Minimum Education

    Associate's Degree in a science related field or job related experience in lieu of degree

    Required Certifications

    Working Environment

    Work is performed indoors & outdoors. Manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of computing equipment, telephone, & printer / copier. Ability to travel to and from business related events. After hours work may be required.

    Physical Demands

    Indoor / Outdoor Environment

    CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

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