Environmental Protection Manager

Job Summary

Under general supervision, administer and implement Environmental Protection (EP) programs in assigned Area(s). Serves as Area EP contact and assists field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitor and investigate compliance status providing training and specific recommendations to site, district and MA management and operations personnel. This position may be required to lead EP team professionals in some Groups and/or Areas. 7 years of environmental protection related experience and 30% travel in Market Area.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned Market Area(s). Serves as Market Area EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues, permit applications and expansion projects over the broad media water, air and waste regulatory frameworks.
• Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations. Provides compliance enforcement support to operating facilities by investigating and assessing the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Coordinates with site/MA staff on action plan resolution and regulatory agency negotiations.
• Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation.
• Responsible for developing, coordinating, recording and overseeing field EP testing, investigations, assessments and guidance. Additionally responsible for related activities involving management of petroleum products, leachate, landfill gas, sanitary and industrial wastewaters, stormwater and groundwater related to the collection, transportation and/or disposal of wastes.
• Provides budget guidance regarding addressing EP Market Area or site projects.
• Provides technical and project direction to outside consultants, site and Market Area staff on EP program implementation, improvement and maintenance and in the resolution of any current or potential environmental issues.
• Administers customer waste approvals.
• Prepares and delivers EP training and education to facility and Market Area staff.
• Maintains EP data tracking system databases (Cycle, Dakota Tracer) and provides company related reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED accepted)
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience
• 7 years of environmental protection related experience
• Requires knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance.

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Field: This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability
• Stock purchase plan
• Company matching on a 401(k)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Note: benefits may vary by site