Environmental Specialist I Environmental Specialist I NextEra Energy In-person · Jupiter, FL, U[...]

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy. Position Specific Description NextEra Energy Transmission (NEET) has an immediate need for an experienced Environmental Specialist who will work closely with NEET Operations supporting environmental compliance. Primary accountabilities include managing operational permit compliance tasks, assisting with onboarding new assets and integrating into operations, troubleshooting and developing strategies for environmental non-compliance issues, conducting operational audits, developing and delivering environmental trainings, and ensuring operational compliance tasks are completed(such as EPCRA Tier II reporting, SPCC compliance, waste management, wildlife reporting, and agency inspections). The successful candidate stays current on federal and state environmental policies and regulations while effectively engaging with internal teams, regulatory agencies, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders. They will support resolution of complex environmental issues and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies. Experience with wildlife regulations, multi-state reporting, and contaminated media spill response is preferred. Some experience with site restoration, vegetation management and control of noxious / exotic vegetation would be a plus. Additionally, the candidate must be able to work long hours in the event of a storm, and exhibit behaviors consistent with our corporate values. Occasional travel may be required outside of Florida. Job Overview Employees in this position provide environmental compliance and permitting technical support for the company. Job Duties & Responsibilities Provides environmental permitting and compliance technical support to business unit to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations Coordinates environmental consultants’ and contractors’ scopes of work Identifies and mitigates environmental risks Supports root cause analysis of environmental events Coordinates environmental due diligence for business unit construction and maintenance jobs Coordinates oversight of environmental compliance during construction Supports environmental permitting on business unit construction and maintenance jobs Translates regulations and permit conditions into meaningful instructions for business unit employees Communicates effectively about environmental permitting and issues Provides recommended solutions to environmental challenges to minimize environmental impact Develops environmental processes, procedures and environmental awareness training Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications High School Grad / GED Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience Experience: 2+ years Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more. Employee Group: Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Environmental/Chemistry/Rad Protection Organization: Florida Power & Light Company Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status. NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies . Please see our policy for more information.

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NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns two electric companies in Florida: Florida Power & Light Company, which serves more than five million customer accounts in Florida and is the largest rate-regulated electric utility in the United States ... #J-18808-Ljbffr Seeds Renewables