Environmental Compliance Manager

What You Can Expect

As the Environmental Compliance Manager, you will provide direct oversight of corporate and plant level compliance assurance management programs, policies, procedures, and permitting in support of the company's environmental strategic objectives for Local Energy Infrastructures (LEI) NorthAm. With the direction of ENGIE's HSE Director you will, determine all environmental permitting and licensing requirements to include the associated costs, schedule and resources needed to conceive new business development projects in the US.

Essential duties include the following:

• Serve as primary environmental lead for LEI NorthAm operating facilities, partnering with Plant Managers to ensure cost-effective compliance with all federal, state, local, company, and customer environmental requirements
• Maintain and manage a weekly compliance tracking matrix covering all permits, obligations, and deadlines, ensuring visibility at each site and establishing Maximo ticklers plus monthly reminder systems for Plant Managers
• Oversee comprehensive compliance tracking and audits spanning air emissions/CEMS, water discharge, storage tanks, fugitive emissions, spill kits, calibration records, and emission/water treatment controls
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis for regulatory deviations, collaborating with Plant Managers to identify causes, prevent recurrence, and document Lessons Learned
• Produce and distribute monthly compliance performance reports, analyzing trends to drive continuous improvement and set environmental objectives aligned with company goals

• Manage a site-specific annual audit program assessing permitting, air/water/waste/hazmat compliance, and remediation, while evaluating organizational maturity to foster a self-directed compliance culture
• Chair monthly environmental team calls across all sites to review performance, compliance risks, and lessons learned, and track participation for accountability
• Hold monthly one-on-one calls with each Plant Manager to review compliance obligations, activities, and any emerging issues requiring additional attention
• Act as liaison with environmental agencies, supporting facilities during inspections and building strong working relationships with regulators at all levels
• Maintain a centralized records system for permits and environmental submissions, and immediately escalate violations or risks to upper management with corrective action plans
• Support permit applications, renewals, and report submittals by reviewing documents and managing consultants/contractors for environmental and regulatory services
• Advise management and legal counsel on regulatory changes, provide technical expertise, and lead knowledge-sharing/training initiatives while conducting at least one compliance visit per facility annually

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Environmental Science/Studies required
• A minimum of seven (7) years of operational and managerial experience in an environmental compliance and business development role within the energy sector, with five (5) years in power generation industry
• Exhibit subject matter expertise in air and effluent water regulations, pollution discharge elimination systems, solid and hazardous/non-hazardous waste management, stormwater pollution and oil spill prevention, storage tank integrity, hazardous substance communication and control, wetlands and wildlife preservation and environmental emergency response and remediation requirements.
• Exhibit mastery of Root Cause Failure Analysis tools and their application for noncompliance events.
• Possess verbal, written, interpersonal and public speaking communication skills when interacting with both internal and external stakeholders, to include media relations.
• Exhibit high levels of emotional intelligence as a team leader in the development and implementation of an environmental sustainability strategy.
• Proficient in database management, modeling and analyses in direct support of essential job functions

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 50% of the time
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license/clean driving record
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $117,300 - $179,860 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Company Name: ENGIE North America

Minimum Base Salary: 117,300.00 USD

Maximum Base Salary: 195,500.00 USD

Pay Basis: Annual