What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Support Specialist position at PSEG?
Requisition: 81057
PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
Salary Range: $ 63,500 - $ 100,500
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
First level environmental position requiring prior technical work experience in the environmental field. Responsible for day-to-day tasks associated with environmental support of construction project and/or Operations work for the Utility. Provide technical assistance to project or operational management personnel through the application of environmental sciences and/or engineering/business knowledge. Oversee contractors or supports Operations in the management of waste removal in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations. Provide environmental technical and compliance support to Construction Specialists, Supervisors, contractors, and/or Sr. Environmental Specialist (SES) or Resource Recovery Specialist (RRS) in daily compliance activities. Provide daily job site inspection of work to ensure completion in accordance with established designs and procedures, and/or inspections of manned and unmanned substations pertaining to regulatory programs such as Spill Prevention, Containment and Countermeasures (SPCC), storm water, air compliance (emergency generators),and hazardous waste management. Oversees the performance of environmental contractors onsite and laboratory field sampling oversight. Maintain all compliance documents for historical use and develop recommendations for facility compliance. Performs invoice review of services performed to ensure accuracy prior to processing for payment in accordance with Company Policy.
Job Responsibilities
- Field Task Management - Interact with PSE&G projects performing construction environmental support of Utility construction project work or Operational management personnel and provide technical assistance through the application of environmental regulatory knowledge. Oversight of environmental contractors. Provide environmental compliance oversite for the environmental activities including, assisting with environmental waste management.
- Provide compliance inspections of existing PSE&G owned or operated equipment/ facilities inclusive to all relevant Federal, State, and local environmental regulations.
- Regulatory - Provide field guidance and support associated with environmental work being overseen to ensure regulatory compliance and consistent application of environmental policies for adhering with all environmental regulations.
- Data Analysis/Reports - Oversee technical aspects of field sampling to support proper classification of waste and project residuals. Confirm proper waste classification prior to shipment based on the analytical data.
- Financials - Review and sign Time & Material supplier sheets. Provide input for financial accruals and forecasts. Perform invoice review of services performed and approval.
- Communication – Collect, record, and communicate project activity to the environmental project specialist or associate project manager.
- Safety – General knowledge and understanding of safe construction practices including but not limited to; excavation & trenching, confined space entry, electrical clearances & hazardous, lock out tag out, scaffolding & ladders, vacuum / roll off truck operation practices. Ability to identify unsafe equipment and work practices; stop the job as necessary to ensure issue is addressed.
- Emergency Response - Perform on call spill response for PSE&G.
You should be aware that, as an employee of PSE&G, during storm restoration and emergency spill response efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
Also, as a member of the Environmental Projects & Services group, off-hours emergency response work will be required.
Job Specific Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science-related field or Chemistry. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, associate degree 2 years’ relevant environmental work experience in engineering, construction, or operations in utility or other field experience, or high school diploma 4 years' relevant environmental work experience in engineering, construction, or operations in utility or other field experience.
- Experience with environmental procedural, regulatory and/or compliance requirements
- Working knowledge of various MS Office computer programs and PC applications, specifically Excel, Word, and Power Point
- Experience communicating and/or working with various stakeholders.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, as well as time management skills.
- As the job requires driving to company locations and off-site assignments and events, must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driving history.
Desired:
- Strong ability to work independently; must be task oriented, self-motivated, and have the ability to prioritize tasks and manage projects.
- Knowledge of laboratory data tables, analysis and reporting
- Previous contractor management experience
- Proven ability to collate data and produce meaningful reports that can be used for troubleshooting, decision-making or policy/procedure making.
Disclaimer
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If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.
As an employee of PSE&G or PSEG LI, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.
PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
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If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
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Salary : $63,500 - $100,500
