Application deadline: June 21, 2023

Environmental Technician (eligible for hybrid schedule)

Maple Grove, MN

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Summary

This position is in our legal division and supports environmental staff in compiling, analyzing and reporting data associated with air compliance. Supports efforts on environmental management systems, compliance audits and records management. Great River Energy is looking for a qualified team-oriented Environmental Technician with strong organization skills and excellent communication skills to be a part of our environmental team. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated ability to work as a solid contributor in a team environment.

Great River Energy is currently looking an environmental technician. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides regulatory and technical guidance to plant personnel for air compliance associated with continuous emissions monitors (CEMS) operation and data generation.
• Participates in compliance and Environmental Management System audits at Minnesota and North Dakota Great River Energy facilities.
• Extreme attention to detail and quality assurance is a requirement for this position; must possess the ability to proof work to detect minute data changes and differences. 
• Ability to understand and maintain current knowledge of air compliance as one complex and multi-faceted environmental media with a desire to understand more environmental media (water, waste, etc.) as a developmental opportunity.
• An inquisitive ability to assess permit conditions and regulatory compliance determinations. Ability to coordinate with environmental services staff on communications with regulatory agencies as appropriate. 

A typical starting range for this position is $31.00 to $36.00/hour. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Education & Experience

A minimum of an Associates degree in environmental sciences or related field with 1-3 years’ experience. Experience with environmental compliance. Field experience in air compliance. Air stack testing experience preferred. A bachelor’s degree preferred in environmental sciences or related field. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel, is required. Demonstrated ability to handle data with an extreme attention to detail, combined with an overall inquisitive desire to understand complex regulations and to improve GRE’s compliance systems.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, walk and stand; talk both in person and by telephone; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities include close and distant focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels. Subject to occasional vibration and hazards and on occasion exposed to fumes, dust or mist. Must wear protective equipment when required. Drive GRE vehicles to other sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Great River Energy values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.

About Great River Energy

Powering what’s possible Great River Energy is a not-for-profit electricity provider owned by our 28 distribution cooperatives in Minnesota and Wisconsin for which we generate and transmit electricity. We provide wholesale electric service to our member owners who distribute electricity to approximately 660,000 member consumers - or about 1.7 million people. A diverse mix of generation resources - Our power plants generate more than 2,800 megawatts of electricity and several solar arrays capable of producing 650 kilowatts. In addition, we purchase wind and hydroelectric energy.Your electricity is delivered through power lines to you. Every time you plug in your toaster, television or other electrical device, a system of power lines goes to work to bring you the power you need. Our job at Great River Energy is to keep the lights on by providing a safe & reliable supply of electricity.

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