Under the direct supervision of the Director of Environmental, Safety and Health assist in administering programs and policies to ensure the Company is in full compliance with existing federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations applicable to the coal-fired electric utility industry, and as needed develop new programs and policies.
Expected to align personal goals with OVEC/IKEC Strategic Business Plan, it’s the Mission, Vision and Values, as well as its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts.
Conduct all assigned tasks in a manner consistent with all Company safety procedures and policies to support a culture of zero harm.
Support the Company’s strategic plan and be committed to its execution.
Learn or utilize existing experience to develop, administer, and execute compliance activities associated primarily with the Clean Air Act. Other environmental compliance related activities and programs may be assigned as well.
Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to air permitting, development of various compliance and technical reports, technical analyses, regulatory review and comment preparation, and work with various continuous emissions monitoring systems and associated software. This work will be conducted in coal-fired power plants as needed, as well as in an office setting.
Work with legal counsel, consultants, and technical contractors as needed to support compliance activities.
Support coal-fired plant staff as needed through the preparation of guidance/policies, general compliance support, inspection support, or audit support as needed.
Maintain a high level of technical competence of existing and new environmental regulations, work with various industry trade groups, and stay informed of current plant operational practices and procedures.
Work with Company personnel in a team atmosphere to maintain compliance with all applicable environmental regulations.
Routinely work cooperatively with federal, state, or local environmental regulatory agency personnel to in support of the Company.
Perform duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state safety laws and regulations, and all applicable company safety rules and operating procedures; when supervising others, assure that safe work practices are followed and conduct safety meetings; make suggestions for the improvement of the safety program and encourage others to do so.
Responsible for knowing and complying with the laws and Code of Business Conduct related to the performance of the aforementioned duties.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology or any other related natural or physical science, such as, but not limited to, biology, chemistry, physics, or geology. A master’s degree is a plus, but not required. One to two years of environmental-related regulatory or coal-fired electric utility work experience is a plus, but not required.
As a full-time employee, the successful candidate will be eligible for full benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (with Employer contribution if enrolled in a qualifying medical plan)
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Pension & Savings Plan
- Paid Days Off
- Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Pay
- Monetary incentives/Employee Incentive Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Company will pay relocation expenses
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corporation (IKEC), were organized on October 1, 1952. The Companies were formed by investor-owned utilities furnishing electric service in the Ohio River Valley area and their parent holding companies for the purpose of providing the large electric power requirements projected for the uranium enrichment facilities then under construction by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) near Portsmouth, Ohio. OVEC, AEC and OVEC’s owners or their utility company affiliates (called Sponsoring Companies) entered into power agreements to ensure the availability of the AEC’s substantial power requirements. On October 15, 1952, OVEC and AEC executed a 25-year agreement, which was later extended through December 31, 2005 under a Department of Energy (DOE) Power Agreement. On September 29, 2000, the DOE gave OVEC notice of cancellation of the DOE Power Agreement. On April 30, 2003, the DOE Power Agreement terminated in accordance with the notice of cancellation. OVEC and the Sponsoring Companies signed an Inter-Company Power Agreement (ICPA) on July 10, 1953, to support the DOE Power Agreement and provide for excess energy sales to the Sponsoring Companies of power not utilized by the DOE or its predecessors. Since the termination of the DOE Power Agreement on April 30, 2003, OVEC’s entire generating capacity has been available to the Sponsoring Companies under the terms of the ICPA. The Sponsoring Companies and OVEC entered into an Amended and Restated ICPA, effective as of August 11, 2011, which extends its term to June 30, 2040.
Why is OVEC/IKEC committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)?
Our Values of Respect and Innovation are key components directly related to our DEI commitment. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strengthens and enhances our culture. Treating others the way we want to be treated and valuing each person’s talents, perspectives, and experiences promotes and builds an innovative environment.
