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Essential Job Functions:

Assume responsibilities of the Operations Manager in his or her absence.

Qualified as CRO.

Work closely with the Lab Technician to meet discharge water quality standards.

Perform monitoring and analysis for plant emissions and environmental performance.

Ensure waste shipments and water discharge sampling requirements are completed properly, documented, and reported properly and timely.

Environmental compliance as set forth in the site-specific Environmental Manuals.

Provide additional supervisory support to management to enforce safety regulations at all times.

Perform duties related to handling hazardous materials and wastes, and spill prevention and control in accordance with applicable regulations. Provide employees with initial orientation and annual classroom training, together with on-the-job-training, to demonstrate understanding of essential information for regulatory compliance and documentation.

Provide annual Emergency Response and Environmental training.

Review work packages as required for safety conformance.

Responsible for performing or overseeing environmental sampling and reporting requirements.

Coordinate site inspections with state, county and federal regulators.

Oversee and ensure compliance with the plant's Air Permit, Safety Program, NPDES Permits, Storm Water Permits, and other various environmental programs.

Manage the site's Hazardous Waste Program.

Develop compliance procedures and checklists.

Create and maintain records and files for the various regulatory agencies as required.

Keep abreast of current and pending regulations by interfacing regularly with the corporate environmental department and through individual study.

Participate in incident investigations and ensure notification of appropriate corporate personnel and regulatory agencies as required.

Deliver presentations to internal and external groups to inform them of various environmental and compliance issues, including compliance training.

Maintain all environmental reporting requirements, safety records, lessons learned, site investigations, and other requirements in the Operations Management Compliance System (OCMS).

Prepare environmental training and conduct training on applicable regulations affecting the plant.
Assist plant operations in the areas of water withdrawal, storm water, waste programs, and industrial hygiene.

Complete other tasks as requested by the Plant Manager or Operations Manager.

Dependable, reliable and predictable attendance is required.

Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

This position operates from established and well-known procedures, performing duties under general direction and minimum supervision. Decisions are made within prescribed operating procedures and guidelines. The position encounters recurring work situations of moderate complexity, with occasional variations from the norm.

Thorough knowledge of power plant and/or industrial systems and processes.

Thorough knowledge of applicable air, water, chemical, and safety regulations at the city, county, state and federal levels.

This position must effectively communicate information to supervision and fellow plant personnel, relative to the condition of the plant equipment and performance and provide suggestions for plant improvements.

All employees have the responsibility to both the customer and their co-workers to do the job right the first time and to ensure the customer needs are being met.

Education and Experience:

Five years' experience of power or industrial plant experience and training.

Three years of interpretation and application of environmental regulations in the power plant environment.

Thorough knowledge of Environmental Sciences or related field with emphasis on science and technology, normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience.

Physical Demands:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0-24%

25-49%

50-74%

75-100%

Vision: Must be able to read reports and use computer

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Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers.

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Standing/Walking: Must be able to stand for long periods of time and walk to various areas throughout the plant

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Bending/Stooping/Kneeling: Must be able to bend, stoop or kneel down to work with equipment or materials. Must be able to work in confined spaces.

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Stair/Ladder Climbing: Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders on equipment at the plant. Must be able to walk on platforms at high altitudes (80 feet or higher)

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Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and pull or push equipment or materials. Moderate over-head reaching and lifting and grasping is necessary.

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Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type, and use phone system

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Working Conditions:

This position will be normal business hours; however, additional work will be required as needed to support a 24 hour per day operating plant. Some travel is required.

Position could require extended working hours and varied shifts with potential weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions. Position will require on-call status. Protective clothing and equipment is required for plant site.

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening; and random drug screening during employment. Extensive smoking restrictions exist in and around the facility.

TENASKA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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