We're supporting a well-established, privately held company with diversified operations across refining, oil & gas, power, renewables, and infrastructure in a search for an experienced Environmental Compliance Manager to lead environmental programs at its refinery operations.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, driving environmental performance improvements, and partnering with operations, maintenance, engineering, and corporate leadership to support safe and sustainable operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage compliance with environmental regulations and permits, including Title V Air Permits, Clean Air Act, NPDES, RCRA, SPCC, and related programs
- Oversee permit renewals, modifications, applications, and regulatory reporting
- Serve as the primary liaison with state and federal environmental agencies during inspections and audits
- Lead refinery air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and environmental monitoring programs
- Direct environmental incident response, investigations, corrective actions, and remediation activities
- Develop and deliver environmental compliance training for plant personnel
- Lead internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives focused on emissions reduction, waste minimization, and environmental stewardship
- Support capital projects, budgeting, sustainability initiatives, and environmental strategy across multiple facilities
- Supervise and mentor environmental staff while fostering cross-functional collaboration
- Stay current on evolving regulations and industry best practices through professional organizations and regulatory engagement
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or another technical discipline
- 7+ years of environmental compliance experience, including 3+ years in a refinery, petrochemical, or other heavy industrial environment
- Strong working knowledge of CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, SPCC, Title V Air Permits, and NPDES permitting
- Demonstrated experience managing regulatory agency relationships and environmental permitting processes
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and project management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and environmental reporting systems
- Valid driver's license required; ability to obtain a TWIC card
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a financially strong, privately held organization with a long-standing reputation for operational excellence
- Take on a visible leadership role with broad responsibility and influence
- Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, safety-focused environment