Senior Environmental Advisor

Job-ID: 4171Category: Legal, Compliance & AuditLocation: Las Vegas, NV, United StatesSchedule: Full time, DayPosted: 2026-10-30The Senior Environmental Advisor is a high-level individual contributor that provides specialized environmental expertise and/or compliance oversight for the Company’s operating division(s) and/or Great Basin Gas Transmission Company. This position ensures objectives are achieved by providing technical expertise and advice to the department and applicable stakeholders.QUALIFICATIONSThere are clear precedents and practices which the incumbent uses to determine how this job is performed. This position requires five or more years of relevant work experience. A related degree with significant subject matter experience is desired. Previous experience in compliance reporting and technical writing is required. Advanced computer skills and experience with government reporting systems, as well as a working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations is required.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIESAct as the Company’s technical expert on specialized environmental matters such as air permits, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) data collection and reporting, the Company’s methane abatement programs, and other environmental subject areasProvide technical expertise in the preparation and timely filing by responsible Company personnel of Company air permits or other key environmental permitsEvaluate the effectiveness of existing fugitive emission, natural gas release and combustion emission reduction programs and recommend modifications or additions as appropriateMaintain expert knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act, the OSHA, and other federal, state and local environmental regulationsAssist Environmental Advisors in the oversight of division(s) and/or Great Basin environmental compliance activities related to both stationary facilities and linear pipeline facilitiesAssist Environmental Advisors in implementing performance-based environmental compliance training plans to prepare and conduct local environmental trainingCoordinate with Corporate Safety and Risk Management, Facilities, Internal Audit, and Operational Quality Assurance audit workgroups regarding issues involving environmental complianceInform management of situations related to environmental requirements that could adversely affect the health and safety of employees or the public, or impact the CompanyAssist in developing and maintaining environmental compliance calendar(s) and/or other appropriate system(s) to ensure adherence with Company environmental policies and proceduresProvide expert oversight and consultation to the division(s) for environmental studies, investigations, and mitigation of construction and maintenance projectsAssist, as necessary, with the acquisition and compliance maintenance of operational environmental permits including but not limited to air, spill prevention and response, and construction storm waterPerform, as necessary, inspections of Company facilities, operations, and equipment to access and insure compliance with environmental policies, procedures, and regulationsInterpret government regulations to assist in developing and maintaining new and existing Environmental Policies and Procedures sections of the Operations ManualProvide and coordinate, as necessary, written correspondence with environmental agencies regarding projects, permitting, compliance, data requests, and audit resultsAssist, as necessary, with the acquisition, modification and/or disposal of existing structures to properly control environmental governance and liabilitiesEnsure, oversee, and fulfill federal, state, and voluntary GHG data/information requestsEnsure Company and Division records provide and maintain demonstrable compliancePerform related duties and responsibilities as assignedRegular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the jobSALARY DETAILSLas Vegas: $109,535.00 - $164,303.00At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.About the companyOur HistorySouthwest Gas Corporation was founded in 1931 and is a subsidiary of Southwest Gas Holdings Inc. We provide natural gas service to Arizona, Nevada, and portions of California. Our communities, and the more than 2 million customers we serve, are the reasons why we've been heating things up for decades. So, whether you’re enjoying a backyard barbeque with friends, getting cozy indoors during the winter, or preparing an epicurean delight in your new restaurant, Southwest Gas is here to support your comfort and your lifestyle.Southwest Gas is an equal opportunity employer, disability/veteran, and an at-will employer.