Associate/Environmental Coordinator/Sr.

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking an Associate/Environmental Coordinator/Sr. in Des Moines, IA. The role involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, maintaining compliance management systems, preparing reports, and supporting waste management activities. Candidates should have relevant environmental experience and skills in communication and organization. A degree is preferred, and a valid driver's license is required for travel to remote locations.
Job Description

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations, plans, policies and procedures for MidAmerican Energy Company.

Responsibilities

Maintain Environmental Compliance Management System, tracking of compliance tasks and coordinates completion of records.

Assist with preparation of reports for regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.

Support administrative activities necessary for effective management of the environmental department such as processing invoices, regulatory fees, and budget reports.

Evaluates current systems in-place and develops strategies for cost reductions and process improvements.

Provide support for the processing, disposal and recordkeeping of regulated and non-regulated waste to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

Support MidAmerican business units in managing environmental compliance activities.

Develops and maintains necessary documentation related to environmental compliance training modules.

Research governmental and industry standards for compliance.

Qualifications

Zero-two years of environmental experience.

A minimum of three years of experience in environmental work or equivalent, with a minimum of two years demonstrated air, water or waste/land use experience for the coordinator role.

A minimum of five years of experience in environmental work or equivalent, with a minimum of two years demonstrated air, water or waste/land use experience for the sr. coordinator role.

An associates/bachelor's degree preferred.

Basic knowledge of environmental practices and standards.

Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, presentation, and database computer applications.

Basic math and writing skills, including spelling and grammar.

Ability to analyze and judge reports and records.

Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good organization skills.

Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote locations.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

About Us

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

About The Team

At MidAmerican Energy Company, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.