Job Information
OGE Energy Corp. Supervisor of Environmental Compliance and Operational Chemistry in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma
Supervisor of Environmental Compliance and Operational Chemistry
Requisition ID: 1184
Job Category: Managerial / Professional
Location:
Fort Gibson, OK, US, 74434
Job Description:
JOB INFORMATION
Job Title: Supv Enviro Compliance/Operational Chem
Job Code: 105063
Effective Date: 10/30/2023
JOB SUMMARY
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Women, Individuals with DisABILITIES & Veterans Encouraged to apply.
Responsible for the management of the assigned power plant(s) environmental and operational chemistry functions. Direct site activities to ensure that operations are consistent with the rules and guidelines for operational plant chemistry activities and needs and to ensure compliance to environmental regulations and implementing corporate environmental policy/standards. Directs and evaluates scientific principles, technologies and/or performs scientific research related to specific environmental and/or operational chemistry requirements. Acts as critical respondent to any site specific environmental request for information resulting from an agency inspection and is the first line representative during the inspections.
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY
Supervises daily activities of team. Sets priorities to accomplish task or process completion. Decisions guided by policies, procedures and business plan. Typically does not perform same work as subordinates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Ensure plant operation that is in compliance with local, state and federal environmental rules, regulations, and permits (including but not limited to air, water, waste and other regulated substances).
• Ensure the reliable operation of plants makeup and waste water treatment systems.
• Ensures maintenance, configuration and calibration of process analytical instrumentation utilized in a multitude of processes critical to power generation.
• Routinely makes technical decisions concerning the maintenance and repair of critical components of the water treatment systems (clarification, filtration, chemicals, RO, demin), boiler chemistry control (chemicals, injection rates/ratios monitoring systems), waste water systems (impoundments, outfalls, treatments, management, permitting), and CEMS (reporting, documenting, method 9).
• Acts as subject matter expert and coaches and mentors less experienced members in their training and development.
• Sets priorities and utilizes resources to accomplish organizational and department objectives.
• Collaborates strategically with plant management to ensure alignment and accomplishment of plant goals.
• Delegates work to ensure operational excellence.
• Reviews lower level work product and provides direction on corrections.
• Schedules and coordinates daily activities with peer operations personnel and is able to negotiate scheduling conflicts.
• Directs activities of envirochemical contractors and vendors.
• Provide technical management for environmental and water treatment projects.
• Evaluate project progress and manpower performance (internal and external) and report to management.
• Develop maintenance and process improvements for process chemistry and water treatment for safe utilization in a multitude of processes involved in electrical generation.
• Direct, plan, and conduct assignments of a complex nature.
• Company representative in agency inspections.
• Actively develop and manage budgets.
• Assist in maintaining and controlling spare parts inventory.
• Leads and reviews routine reporting of required environmental media.
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or other related Scientific field; and
• 5 years experience in environmental compliance (e.g. environmental laboratory, regulatory, environmental consulting, NPDES permit compliance, SPCC, SW3P, Title V); and
• 5 years experience in process chemistry (e.g., power plant make up water treatment, boiler cycle chemistry, industrial waste water treatment).
• Environmental chemistry experience and process chemistry experience can be concurrent.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Required to work non-standard hours as necessary.
• Requires travel to include overnight stays, as needed.
• Work in small enclosed areas, high places, noisy and dusty conditions and wear personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to chemicals.
• Work independently under stressful conditions.
• Required to work with multi-craft crews and other groups who work together to support operations of the plant.
SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
• This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.’s Drug Testing Plan.
• All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless if the job code is marked safety sensitive or not, will also be included as safety sensitive. Individuals in positions in which driving is an essential function are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.’s Drug Testing Plan.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)
• Demonstrated leadership in IIF (Incident and Injury Free) culture.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to modeling company values and beliefs.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office and SAP.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills including the ability to influence others and achieve measurable results.
• Demonstrated strong ability to lead, delegate, motivate, coach, promote member development, and influence others positively while fostering a team environment.
• Demonstrated strong ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Demonstrated strong ability to solve complex problems; foresees future problems and recommends solutions.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Demonstrated strong ability to manage multiple responsibilities, priorities, tasks and projects simultaneously and within specified deadlines.
• Demonstrated strong ability to handle complex issues and to take general direction and guidance and translate into specific actions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle stress and work efficiently during emergency and heavy workload conditions, and handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively to resolve conflict.
• Demonstrated strong ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing with members at all levels throughout the organization and outside professionals.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the knowledge of water treatment systems.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the knowledge of boiler chemistry treatments.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in environmental compliance and reporting.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in laboratory QA/QC and analytical methods.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in plant cooling water systems and treatments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical aptitude in the use of hand tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the ability to take on additional responsibility.
• Demonstrated proficiency in representing the company during regulatory inspections, correcting deficiencies found during inspections and responding to inquiry from regulatory entities.
HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Pre-Employment Physical
• Respiratory History
• Safety Sensitive
SALARY RANGE
$93,912 - $125,216
Nearest Major Market: Tulsa
Nearest Secondary Market: Oklahoma