... fossil-fueled generating facilities in Duke Energy's Midwest service area (Indiana, Ohio, and ... Reviews emissions data, prepares internal reports, and verifies compliance report content prior to ...
... fossil-fueled generating facilities in Duke Energy's Midwest service area (Indiana, Ohio, and ... Reviews emissions data, prepares internal reports, and verifies compliance report content prior to ...
... fossil-fueled generating facilities in Duke Energy's Midwest service area (Indiana, Ohio, and ... Reviews emissions data, prepares internal reports, and verifies compliance report content prior to ...
... fossil-fueled generating facilities in Duke Energy's Midwest service area (Indiana, Ohio, and ... Reviews emissions data, prepares internal reports, and verifies compliance report content prior to ...
Steam Plant Operator 1
Knightstown, IN · On-site
$24.27/hr
... • Prepares and maintains operational and maintenance records, charts, logs and reports; • ... fossil combustion principles and combustion safety principles; • Ability to work without close ...
Steam Plant Operator 1
Knightstown, IN · On-site
$24.27/hr
... • Prepares and maintains operational and maintenance records, charts, logs and reports; • ... fossil combustion principles and combustion safety principles; • Ability to work without close ...
Steam Plant Operator 1
Knightstown, IN · On-site
$24.27/hr
... • Prepares and maintains operational and maintenance records, charts, logs and reports; • ... fossil combustion principles and combustion safety principles; • Ability to work without close ...
Steam Plant Operator 1
Knightstown, IN · On-site
$24.27/hr
... • Prepares and maintains operational and maintenance records, charts, logs and reports; • ... fossil combustion principles and combustion safety principles; • Ability to work without close ...
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Important Application Submission Information
In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Monday, August 10, 2026More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
Generous relocation package is available for this position!Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a different level within the job hierarchy
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and regulatory support to fossil-fueled generating facilities in Duke Energy's Midwest service area (Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky). The primary environmental compliance subject areas are Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), ambient monitoring systems, and stack emissions testing.
General responsibilities include
Safely support environmental regulatory compliance for electric generating facilities in the Duke Energy Midwest service area, focusing on air emissions monitoring and reporting at Gibson Generating Station.
Provide technical expertise regarding USEPA Emission Test Methods, legacy Acid Rain CEMS and New Source Performance Standard CEMS (SO2, NOx, CO2, CO, O2, Flow), Continuous Opacity Monitors (COMS), Mercury Continuous Emissions Monitors & Sorbent Traps, and Particulate Matter Continuous Emissions Monitors.
Specific responsibilities may include
Ensure CEMS O&M processes and data quality adhere to applicable regulatory requirements and Duke CEMS Program standards.
Provide day-to-day CEMS functional oversight and troubleshooting, ensuring the accurate transfer of signals to/from both the CEMS Data Acquisition Handling System (DAHS) and the facility's control room.
Verify CEMS DAHS programming satisfies both regulatory standards and facility controls.
Work Management: Collaborate with operations and project management to acquire resources for maintenance, improvements, and required testing.
Stack Tests: Coordinate tests with station operations, ensuring facility equipment protection and contractor safety while verifying compliant procedures are followed.
Risk Management: Identify and rank compliance risks and develop mitigation or corrective action plans, as needed.
Data & Reporting: Reviews emissions data, prepares internal reports, and verifies compliance report content prior to submittal.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as subject matter expert for technical programs and compliance issues supporting company's environmental goals, strategies, programs, and processes. Creates procedures and programs to assist facilities in complying with environmental laws and regulations. Tracks industry standards and identifies needed changes to facility's compliance programs. Works with federal, state and local regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws.
Provides regulatory-required and internal environmental reports.
Participates in preparation and negotiation of facility permits with federal, state and local authorities. Assists with implementation of facility permit requirements. Works with others to update various facility regulatory plans and documents while minimizing impacts to operational activities.
Strives to continually develop and improve job-related, technical knowledge and skills to ensure that department expectations are met and responsibilities are accomplished efficiently.
Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
EHS Consultant
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Health and Safety or other related degree
Minimum 3 years related work experience
In lieu of Bachelors degree and 3 years' experience, a High School/GED and 7 years directly related work experience
Associate EHS Consultant
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Health and Safety or other related degree
In lieu of Bachelors degree, a High School/GED and 4 years directly related work experience
Demonstrated experience installing, operating, and maintaining industrial instrumentation.
Experience installing, operating, and maintaining CEMS equipment such as analyzers, solenoids, compressed air dryers & scrubbers, heater controllers, etc.
Experience using and/or programming PLCs, Data Loggers, or Data Acquisition System software.
Working Conditions
Work environment includes both office and power plant locations with exposure to operating machinery, heat, cold, noise, dust, and humidity. Includes occasional work in hard to reach, elevated locations and restricted spaces in all types of weather conditions. Occasional and mildly strenuous physical activity (lifting <40 pounds, extensive walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs/ladders, etc.) Occasional overtime, weekend, outage and callout work Vehicle travel to field location; typical travel safety factors.
Familiar with environmental regulations applicable to the electric generation industry and air emissions monitoring, including EPA Test Methods and performance specifications for air monitoring.
Familiar with power generation equipment and process.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete them within specified timeframes.
Good communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus.
Valid driver's license
Must live within 50 miles of working location
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5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)YesRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. Our electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Our natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Our company employs 28,000 people.
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