EHS Consultant

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Note: this is a 100% field-based position. As such, the hiring manager will consider basing this position in various North/South Carolina Duke Energy locations.

This is the intermediate level of the EHS Consulting classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems, in environmental, health, and / or safety areas of specialization, with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. (

This position will be project based (2 - 4 projects), report directly to the PMC Manager of Health & Safety and be a part of the PMC H&S team. This position will require the EHS consultant to travel to multiple projects, should have a good driving record, and will be provided a Duke Energy vehicle for company travel.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable of the organization, procedures and assigned customers and analyzes and understands advanced-level information, past practices and business objectives to make appropriate recommendations to management/assigned customers.

• Monitors the practices of assigned organizational EHS area to facilitate compliance with company and/or regulatory policies and requirements in which to mitigate risks. Examples include providing advanced-leveled regulatory-required and internal environmental or safety reports, advanced-leveled support assigned environmental or safety training programs, advanced-leveled support with the development and maintenance of procedures and programs to assist facilities in complying with environmental or safety laws and regulations, and to ensure that Duke Energy work procedures address compliance guidance and helping track regulatory changes, legislative activities and industry standards

• Researches, develops,and/or evaluates advanced-level programs, policies or activities within the discipline they are assigned which have moderate impact or level of complexity; solves a range of moderate problems and develops solutions using standard-moderate procedures.

• Provides some advanced level of information/consultation to management/assigned customers on existing EHS programs and policies. Examples include serving as an career expert for higher-level technical programs and compliance issues and supports company's environmental or safety goals, strategies, programs and processes. The incumbent develops and maintains procedures and programs to assist facilities in complying with environmental or safety laws and regulations. Ensures that Duke Energy work procedures address compliance guidance. Assists with tracking advanced-level regulatory changes, advance-level legislative activities and advance-level industry standards and assists with identifying needed changes to facility's compliance programs. Works with federal, state and local regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws. Supports Duke Energy on various internal/external industry committees and teams.

• Develops positive working relationships with peers, customers, employees and management to effectively complete work activities.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or

• Bachelor's degree in Other Related Degree or

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety or

• Bachelor's degree in Science

• And , 3 plus years related work experience

• OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree(s) and 3 plus years work related experience, High School/GED AND 7 plus year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Other Related Degree or

• Maste'rs degree in Health and Safety or

• Master's degree in Science

• In addition to desired degree, 10 years related work experience

• CSP and/or CIH and/or CHST and/or OHST

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Certifications that are current:

• OSHA 500

• OSHA 510

• OSHA 30

• Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED/BBP

• OSHA Compliance/Regulations

• Experience in H&S oversight of Power Plant/Heavy Construction

Working Conditions

• Office environment with exposure to PC terminal and keyboard

• Outside work during all seasons.

• Occasional overtime, weekend, outage, callout work, and possible night shift coverage.

• Field, work site, facility visitation required.

• Vehicle travel involved to field location, typical travel safety factors

Mobility Classification - 100% Field

Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

Specific Requirements

• Able to read and interpret OSHA regulations.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills (e.g., influencing and listening skills to deal effectively with all levels of employees and management).

• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with others from diverse backgrounds to achieve common goals.

• Demonstrates personal accountability for own actions while modeling company values.

• Broad knowledge of H&S/department programs and procedures.

• Ability to analyze data and develop appropriate strategic responses.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Basic computer skills (Excel, Microsoft outlook, Word, etc.)

NOTE: relocation assistance is NOT offered for this position.

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Travel Requirements

50+% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No Represented/Union PositionNo Visa Sponsored PositionNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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