What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Scientist or Environmental Engineer position at Salt River Project?
Building a Better Future for Arizona
Salt River Project (SRP) is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area.
Our Story
We have fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service, consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes.
Why Work at SRP?
We value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.
Benefits
- Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available your first day
- Over 200 hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
- Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
- Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
- Short and long-term disability plans
- Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
- 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Job Summary
This position will work directly for the Environmental Support Services team at Coronado Generating Station (CGS), a coal-fired generating station located near Saint Johns, AZ.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage regulatory/internal reporting, air quality, ground/surface water quality, site waste, hazardous waste, coal combustion residuals, ammonia PSM/RMP, asbestos/lead abatement, and radiation safety
- Collaborate with onsite operations and corporate Environmental Support Services
- Lead the Ammonia- Risk Management Plan (RMP) and Process Safety Management (PSM) program
- Support the daily functions of the CGS Air Quality program
Requirements
- Perform activities that support compliance demonstrations with regulatory permits/requirements (Title V Air Quality, RMP, PSM)
- Develop and manage project budgets related to air quality and ammonia management
- Evaluate corporate operating environment and related engineering, scientific, political, economic, sociological, and demographic issues
- Collaborate with governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations to advance SRP environmental goals and objectives
What It Takes To Succeed
Effective interpersonal skills to communicate study work and results to high level management
Ability to use complex computer software tools
Ability to discreetly prepare and use proprietary and sensitive information
Experience
Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years experience at Level 1; demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor
Visable Emissions Evaluator and HAZWOPER certificates preferred
Education
Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution that prepares the employee for the assignment
Hybrid Workplace
SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week
Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement
To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law
Work Authorization
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
