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About this Senior Specialist, Environmental role at AES

AES · Onsite · US, Indianapolis, IN

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.  
 
AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.  
 
We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.  

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. 
 
If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy. 

At AES, we are accelerating the future of energy through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthen our teams and drive better outcomes for our customers, communities, and employees.


As a Senior Specialist, Environmental, you will play a critical role in supporting environmental compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across AES’s transmission and distribution operations. This position offers the opportunity to work with experienced professionals, engage with regulatory agencies, contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives, and grow your expertise within a leading energy company.


What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

  • Manage environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance activities for AES Indiana's transmission and distribution operations, including service centers, substations, and other facilities.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and implement changes necessary to maintain environmental compliance.
  • Prepare, review, and submit environmental reports and compliance documentation, including Hazardous Waste, Tier II, PCB, and OSHA-related reporting.
  • Conduct facility inspections and assessments, including SPCC and waste management inspections.
  • Maintain and support environmental programs, plans, and procedures such as:
    • Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC)
    • Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
    • Waste Management Programs
  • Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements, including Air, Class V, Asbestos, Underground Storage Tanks (UST), and related programs.
  • Coordinate responses to environmental incidents, spills, and reportable events, working closely with internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
  • Deliver training, guidance, and support to employees on environmental compliance and EHS best practices.
  • Support incident investigations and corrective action activities to promote a strong culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for operational improvements and environmental risk reduction.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting environmental, health, and safety programs within industrial, utility, manufacturing, processing, energy, or related environments.
  • Knowledge of environmental compliance, reporting, permitting, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Experience working with environmental data, inspections, audits, or compliance programs.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in electric utility, transmission and distribution, power delivery, or energy-related operations.
  • Experience with environmental permitting and multi-media environmental compliance programs.
  • Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and environmental reporting requirements.
  • Experience communicating and collaborating with regulatory agencies.
  • Familiarity with:
    • Spill response and remediation
    • SPCC compliance
    • DOT regulations
    • PCB management and disposal
    • Waste characterization and sampling
    • Incident investigations
  • Professional certifications or environmental licenses are a plus.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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About AES

Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. Are you ready to join us? www.aes.com/careers

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