Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) Manager

About the role

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager leads environmental, health, and safety programs for the Lockport Cogeneration Facility (198 MW) and the Castleton Energy Center (72 MW). Based in Lockport, the manager provides equal EH&S support to both sites, travels regularly to Castleton, and partners with plant personnel, contractors, regulatory agencies, corporate teams, and other stakeholders to promote safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement multi‑media environmental programs for both facilities, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, permits, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee air compliance activities, including Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), required reporting and recordkeeping, and compliance with Title V and other applicable air permit requirements.
• Prepare and submit required monthly, quarterly, semi‑annual, and annual environmental reports covering air emissions, water, wastewater, stormwater, waste, chemicals, and other regulated programs.
• Administer stormwater and wastewater compliance programs, including SWPPP and NPDES requirements, sampling, inspections, data review, discharge prevention, and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain environmental compliance programs and documentation, including EMS, SPCC/FRP plans, CEMS QA/QC plans, SWPPP, permits, records, and other required documentation.
• Monitor regulatory and permit requirements at both facilities, evaluate plant activities for potential environmental impacts, and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
• Support owners and plant management during regulatory inspections, information requests, permit modifications and renewals, and agency communications; serve as primary EH&S contact for regulatory agencies and coordinate required follow‑up activities.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver EH&S training for personnel at both facilities to promote regulatory compliance, hazard awareness, and safe work practices.
• Lead safety meetings, inspections, observation tours, and employee coaching to identify hazards, reinforce safe behaviors, and ensure compliance with plant procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Respond to injuries, incidents, and near misses; lead or support investigations, determine contributing causes, develop corrective actions, and track actions through completion.
• Partner with plant management, employees, and contractors to identify and mitigate EH&S risks and continuously improve safety and environmental performance.
• Perform additional duties and assignments as needed to support safe, compliant, and reliable operations at both facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental compliance, engineering, occupational safety, or a related field preferred; relevant technical training and industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Significant experience managing environmental compliance and EH&S programs within power generation or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements applicable to power generation, including air emissions, water, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous materials, and waste management.
• Working knowledge of power plant operations and the environmental, health, and safety considerations associated with combined‑cycle and cogeneration facilities.
• Experience with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and Data Acquisition and Handling Systems (DAHS), including Title V air permit compliance and reporting.
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and programs, including OSHA requirements, hazard recognition, incident investigation, corrective action, and safe work practices.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective EH&S training and communicate clearly with employees, contractors, management, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, prepare regulatory reports, investigate incidents, and develop effective corrective actions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other systems used for environmental, safety, reporting, and recordkeeping activities.
• Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Operating in a power‑plant environment that may involve confined spaces, narrow areas, hazardous materials, fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise.
• Exposure to high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions; use of protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame‑resistant clothing, hot gloves, high‑voltage protective gear, and fall protection.
• Fit testing for respirators may be required; strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.
• Participation in a Fitness for Duty Program, including post‑offer physical examination, drug screening, and random post‑employment drug screening.

Pay

Annual base salary ranging from $115,000 to $146,000, plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Schedule

Standard Monday‑to‑Friday day‑shift schedule. Position may require extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and on‑call availability. Occasional travel (approximately once per quarter) to the Castleton Energy Center, including occasional overnight stays, as well as additional travel for management, Owner, User Group, training, or other off‑site meetings.