Senior Specialist, Environment, Health, and Safety en Capitalpower

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a lower-carbon future. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.

Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.

Capital Power Corporation is currently seeking an innovative and results-oriented individual to join our Harquahala Operations team.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, at Harquahala, the Senior Specialist, Environment, Health, and Safety is accountable for the provision of HSE services to our Harquahala, Arizona facility and other US based operating units on an as assigned basis. This includes ensuring all units within their area of responsibility are aware of and in compliance with all applicable environment, health and safety legislation and regulations, internal CPC policies and reporting requirements. The candidate will also be required to provide guidance and support with respect to day-today health and safety matters.

You will contribute to our team by

• Act as a subject matter expert to employees, supervisors and managers to interpret, implement and ensure consistent application of internal environmental, health and safety standards and compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental regulations, permits and approvals.

• Prepare all necessary reporting as required by applicable facility permits (Title V, TIER II, etc.).

• Manage data for CEMS reporting and support operations with efficiency improvement opportunities.

• Coordinate and provide guidance to meet all stack testing requirements (RATA’s, Part 60, Part 75, NSPS and all other stack testing required by applicable permits).

• Support water sampling and reporting requirements as per permits and applicable regulations.

• Manages Hazardous waste and reporting.

• Support all requirements associated with Spill Prevention, Control, and Counter Measure Plan (SPCC) and emergency response plans.

• Prepare and/or support environmental, health and safety regulatory reporting and other Corporate reporting as necessary.

• Provide environmental, health and safety training as required by facility operations and management teams.

• Provide environmental, health and safety support for emergency response activities.

• Supervise environmental, health or safety consultants as required. Effectively manage scheduling and budget and monitor compliance to policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and mitigation of risks.

• Exercises sound judgement in the interpretation of statutes, regulations, codes and standards.

• Liaises with local government, public, industry and aboriginal authorities when required.

• Identifies emerging health and safety issues at the operational level and provides support on health and safety resolution.

• Develops and maintains documentation of site-specific environmental, health and safety procedures.

What you will bring to the role

Education:

• University degree in Engineering or Natural/General Sciences or Technical degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent.

• Occupational Health and Safety Degree, Diploma or Certificate or CSP designation is considered an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years related experience.

• Strong understanding of environmental, health and safety legislation, laws, and regulations, and the ability to gather updates and changes.

• Thorough understanding of environmental policy, environmental aspects, and environmental, health and safety management systems.

• Strong foundation in the sciences.

• Thorough understanding of CEMS and reporting requirements.

Technical Skills:

• Writing technical reports including details with respect to environmental laws and regulations.

• Communication through various office technologies (Microsoft Teams/teleconference/online meetings) required.

• Good understanding of power operations and associated environmental risk.

• Strong data management and Excel experience.

• Strong regulatory application skills to prepare approval amendments and explanation letters to government authorities.

Working Conditions:

Although the position is based in Harquahala, Arizona, the position may be required to support other US based operating facilities on an as assigned basis.

• Travel expectations include potential for occasional travel to other Capital Power sites and to Corporate Office in Canada.

• Potential for infrequent after hour calls as part of incident or emergency notification process.

Additional Details

This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.

As this is a safety sensitive position, clearance of a pre-employment drug test is required.

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected].

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.