Environmental Compliance & Program Manager

Job Summary

Direct, administer and implement environmental projects and programs for PSEG Nuclear.  Provide site wide governance and oversight to ensure completeness and effectiveness of environmental programs, including engagement of station personnel, to apply the necessary behaviors to prevent incidents and maintain regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop scopes of work and manage thermal discharge evaluation study plans, thermal plume field studies, hydrodynamic modeling, biothermal assessments, and preparation of applications for CWA §316(a) thermal variance and DRBC Docket Renewal.

• Manage engineering, biological, and economic studies required by USEPA §316(b) regulations for the Salem NJPDES Permit 2029 Permit Renewal Application; provide technical review of contractor §316(a) and §316(b) deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and scientific integrity.

• Manage biological and engineering studies required for compliance with the revised NMFS Biological Opinion and Incidental Take Statement; prepare and submit 24-hr and annual reports required by the ESA and ITS.

• Assist in general day-to-day implementation of the Salem NJPDES Permit Custom Requirements and Estuary Enhancement Program activities; support biological monitoring, wetland restoration, adaptive management, property management, and periodic construction projects as required.

• Provide cost estimation, tracking, and reporting for external contractors as required to meet department financial obligations.

• Prepare procedures, guidance and reports to facilitate compliance with Federal, State, local and internal regulatory and environmental requirements.

• Develop and prepare reports to Federal and State regulatory agencies.

• Design and implement effective and economic compliance strategies.

• Manage consultants and maintain effective relationships with regulatory agencies.

• Identify and evaluate compliance trends and recommend corrective action or system improvements.

Job Specific Qualifications

Essential Skills:

Power plant intake structure and cooling system knowledge; experience with thermal discharge monitoring, modeling, and biothermal assessments.
Technical knowledge applicable to USEPA requirements for cooling water intake structures for existing facilities under §316(a) and §316(b) of the Clean Water Act, and NJPDES permitting requirements for industrial facilities.
 

Required:

• B.S. in Engineering or Environmental Sciences or equivalent Environmental work experience (8-10 years).
• Direct experience in conduct of cooling water intake studies and preparation of comprehensive §316(a) and §316(b) demonstrations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and control environmental contractor services; experience with budget tracking and reporting for environmental programs/projects.
• Must meet Nuclear's Requirements for Unescorted Plant Access.

Desired:

• M.S. in fisheries science or related fisheries experience.
• Coastal wetland restoration and management experience.
• Corporate property management experience.
• Training in environmental compliance or management; knowledge of New Jersey environmental regulations.

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