Senior Environmental Specialist

Requisition ID: 96489 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 This position is within the Corporate Environmental Services Department of NextEra Energy (NEE), supporting the NextEra Energy Corporate Environmental Audit Program. The Audit Program evaluates environmental compliance of operational facilities owned by Florida Power and Light Company (FPL), NextEra Energy Resources (NEER), and other affiliates of NEE. The applicant must have the ability to provide senior level environmental staff support for auditing operational facilities in power generation (fossil, wind, and solar), oil and gas infrastructure, electric transmission and distribution, energy storage facilities, and other corporate work locations. Primary responsibilities include independent onsite and remote audits of facilities throughout North America to ensure operational compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental requirements. Subject matters reviewed may include, but are not limited to, waste management, hazardous materials management, air, water, wildlife, oil spill prevention, and other environmental matters.The applicant must have the ability to plan, support, and conduct independent environmental audits including preparation of final audit reports for distribution to executive management. Additionally, the applicant shall ensure all corrective actions are tracked, addressed, and closed out within a reasonable period of time.The applicant must maintain current knowledge of pertinent national, state, regional, and local level environmental policies and regulations, have the ability to effectively interface with internal and external customers, upper management, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders, and be able to assist in resolving complex environmental matters. The applicant must help ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, as well as company policies and environmental management systems.The job location is in Juno Beach, Florida. Frequent travel, with overnight stays, will be required. Job Overview Employees in this job are responsible for providing expert environmental support for new and existing facilities including due diligence, permitting, regulatory compliance, regulatory interpretation and development, and interface with Federal, State, and Regional agencies. Job Duties & Responsibilities • Supports the company's compliance with environmental requirements • Performs comprehensive environmental due diligence reviews • Assists with facility compliance audits • Conducts environmental licensing and permitting activities • Supports environmental aspects of company operations, such as, compliance, reporting, monitoring, remediation, and environmental permitting functions • Monitors and analyzes environmental policies and regulations that affect the company and its customers • Provides the necessary support to staff to resolve environmental matters • Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree • Experience: 4+ years Preferred Qualifications • None NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more. 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. 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