Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? Aposition at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Xcel Energy is seeking to fill an Environmental Analyst III position to be located in Minneapolis, MN. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of RCRA, TSCA and DOT Hazardous Materials compliance programs. The position will provide compliance support to Xcel Energy facilities in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. The preferred candidate will have two or more years of experience with hazardous and/or industrial waste disposal, hazardous waste license or permit renewals, manifesting and shipping paper preparation and waste sampling. Previous experience with RCRA waste lab packing is desirable.Essential Responsibilities

• Designs and develops environmental procedures and programs designed to minimize deficiencies and ensure compliance with existing federal, state, and local regulations, licenses, and permits pertaining to environmental control at the corporation's facilities. (Major areas may include air, water quality, and land quality; liquid and solid waste disposal, above ground and underground storage tanks, radiation, emergency plans, DOT compliance with pipeline and transportation and FAA safety regulations.)

• Designs and administers studies and monitoring programs. Conducts research and prepares and/or reviews data required to support permit applications, regulatory reports, management plans and performance indicators.

• Prepares technical reports and permit applications based on the interpretation of data, observations, and current regulations.

• Performs in-depth environmental reviews and inspections to facilitate compliance with applicable regulations. Conducts environmental assessment of sites and facilities to minimize corporate risk and liability.

• Provides technical guidance and formal regulatory required and requested environmental training and guidance to facility personnel and outside contractors to promote environmental compliance.

• As requested, reviews and comments on proposed new regulations and legislation as to its potential impact on each business unit. Once adopted, assist facilities in any modifications to procedures, processes or operation to come into compliance.

• Assists with budget preparation and works to implement programs within budget, time and regulatory constraints.

• Upon request, provides technical assistance to emergency incidents at facilities.

• Responsible for weekly hazardous waste inspections.

• Assist with pre-transportation activities, for assigned facilities.

• Act as DOT hazardous materials subject matter expert.

• Provide training update training lesson plans and manage DOT hazardous materials program.

• Complete company related DOT permits and registrations and facilitate DOT special permits.

• Manage other waste related programs.

• Complete PCB annual document log and annual report and other PCB related activities that may include PCB SME.

• Assist with pre-transportation activities, for assigned facilities.

• Advice on DOT Hazardous Materials, RCRA Hazardous Waste and TSCA / PCB compliance areas.

• Provide input and updates to training lesson plans.

• Complete company licenses, permits and registrations.

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BA in environmental science, engineering, applied science, or related fields and four years of professional environmental related work experience.

• (Note: An Associate college degree in areas of environmental or applied science and three years of progressive responsibilities in environmental related work experience may be substituted for the education portion of the requirement.

• The following additional advanced education in the field can be substituted for related work experience: MS/MA/MBA = 2 years; PhD/J.D. = 3 years.)

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $61,500.00 to $87,500.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Deadline to Apply: 04/25/24

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