Environmental Specialist

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date: Aug 18, 2026 Location(s): Loxahatchee, FL, US, 33470 Company: NextEra Energy Requisition ID: 96502 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 In addition to the Duties & Responsibilities listed below, some additional job activities and requirements for this position are as follows: Focuses on optimizing site environmental maintenance and performance Ensure required sampling activities are conducted and submitted on time as outlined by site environmental permits Ensure on time preparation and submittal of required environmental reporting to local/state/federal agencies Oversee adherence to site SPCC (Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure) and FRP (Facility Response Plan) requirements Perform environmental compliance assessments and audits Hazardous waste process management Maintain a strong culture of compliance at the plant site Strong recordkeeping skills, documentation easily accessible, clear, and current Knowledge of air quality and water standards, monitoring, and reporting Working knowledge of programs such as, but not limited to: Storm Water, SPCC and NPDES Applies sound Process and Project Management Skills to deliver results Strong bias for action to address any site environmental deficiencies Use of quality tools and techniques to solve complex problems Standardizes processes, procedures, and techniques to ensure repeatability Serve as site subject matter expert in environmental regulatory areas including Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) requirements, Title V operating permits, waste and hazardous waste regulations Conduct periodic environmental reviews and assist facilities in resolution of environmental compliance issues identified Manage key environmental programs such as incident reporting, regulatory audits and inspections, procedure updates, etc. Communicate with regulatory agencies as necessary on environmental reporting and notifications Job Overview Job Duties & Responsibilities Maintains water chemistry Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) program and communicates corrective measures to the site/plant Conducts sampling activities as needed by site environmental permitting Completes required reporting to local/state/federal agencies Conducts routine self-inspections Oversees the plant or site safety program as required Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications High School Grad / GED Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience Experience: 5+ years Preferred Qualifications None NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. 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. 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. Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach Nearest Secondary Market: Miami #J-18808-Ljbffr