Environmental Compliance Manager

Opportunity Summary

The Environmental Compliance Manager at Plains End will lead the implementation and oversight of environmental, NERC, and safety compliance programs to ensure adherence to federal, state, local, and site-specific regulatory requirements.

Scope of Responsibility

• Environmental Lead and administer environmental compliance programs and permit obligations, ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, local, and site-specific regulatory requirements.
• Manage air quality compliance activities, including Title V permit requirements, emissions monitoring, recordkeeping, regulatory reporting, permit inspections, and support for permit renewals and modifications.
• Oversee water quality and pollution prevention initiatives, including administration of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), environmental sampling, inspections, and corrective action implementation.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, facility ownership, and corporate support teams, coordinating inspections, responding to inquiries, managing permit actions, and supporting regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve the facility's Environmental Management System (EMS), compliance tracking processes, training records, and environmental documentation programs.
• Manage environmental programs related to chemical storage, spill prevention, pollution control, and storm water compliance while monitoring regulatory changes and driving continuous compliance improvements.
• Administer and maintain the facility's NERC Reliability Compliance program, ensuring compliance obligations, procedures, and evidence retention practices align with applicable standards and Owner requirements.
• Monitor NERC, Regional Entity, and industry developments, evaluating regulatory changes and implementing actions necessary to maintain facility compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and organize compliance records, audit evidence, RSAWs, self-certifications, and other documentation required to demonstrate adherence to applicable Reliability Standards.
• Cook up documentation and provide accurate, timely, and technically sound responses to NERC audits, spot checks, investigations, and compliance reviews.
• Provide guidance and training to plant personnel on NERC requirements, compliance procedures, evidence expectations, and regulatory changes impacting facility operations.
• Lead and administer facility safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and applicable industry standards.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and workplace assessments to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Coordinate incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking to prevent recurrence and improve overall safety performance.
• Maintain safety records, regulatory documentation, and training programs to support compliance with applicable safety requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture by providing training, coaching, and guidance to plant personnel, contractors, and visitors regarding safe work practices and procedures.
• Monitor changes in safety regulations and industry best practices, recommending and implementing program improvements as appropriate.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Climbing stairs and ladders.
• Working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights.
• Routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise.
• Varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection.
• Fitness for Duty: All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
• Work Schedule: The Environmental Compliance Manager works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule, ensuring consistent environmental compliance and program support during regular business hours. This position will also occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or "On call" status may also be required.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants. NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.