Environmental Compliance Manager Americas

Contour Global

$90K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Policy & Management.
  • At least 10 years of experience in the environmental field, specifically in the energy sector.
  • Proficient in software applications like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Detail-oriented with an investigative mindset.
  • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to lead by example.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations for all relevant facilities.
  • Assist site personnel in maintaining compliance and mitigating legal risks.
  • Develop and implement corporate and site-level environmental policies and standards.
  • Conduct periodic environmental assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Provide regulatory guidance and communicate updates to stakeholders.
  • Manage the environmental compliance budget and related expenditures.
  • Oversee contractors and vendors engaged in environmental compliance activities.
  • Facilitate engagement with regulatory agencies during inspections and permit processes.
  • Assess regulatory risks associated with operational changes and lead incident investigations.
  • Support other departments with environmental responsibilities during business activities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility between office and remote.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the Health Safety Environment and Quality team.
  • Access to continuous training and development programs.
  • Engage in sustainability initiatives that contribute to clean energy solutions.
  • Work in a collaborative atmosphere with a strong emphasis on team achievements.
Full Job Description
We are looking for an Environmental Compliance Manager Houston/Hybrid Job Summary: As Environmental Compliance Manager, you will join our Health Safety Environment and Quality team within the Operations department! In this role, you will report to the Global Head of HSEQ and will have the responsibility to mitigate regulatory risks in all operational and construction sites in North America, LATAM and Caribbean, and guide CG stakeholders on regulatory compliance within the environmental field. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all! Key Responsibilities: • Provide corporate oversight and support to ensure facilities in scope comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permit requirements. • Support site personnel in maintaining full regulatory compliance, mitigating potential liabilities, and avoiding legal penalties. • Guide the design, implementation, and review of corporate and site-level environmental policies, standards, and procedures aligned with permit and regulatory obligations, as well as maintain and implement international standard certifications for the environment. • Coordinate periodic environmental assessments of facilities to ensure effective implementation of regulatory requirements and company standards. • Provide regulatory guidance to facilities in scope, interpret evolving environmental laws and permits and practice open communication to ensure that stakeholders and decision makers are aligned with regulatory changes. • Define budget and monitor cost expenses related to environmental compliance. • Oversee and coordinate activities of contractors and vendors engaged in environmental compliance work. • Support the interface with regulatory agencies, including leading inspection preparations, handling inquiries, and managing permit applications, renewals, and modifications. • Assess regulatory risk and potential consequences associated with operational changes to help mitigate penalties or sanctions, and lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. • Provide coaching, assistance, and tools to all levels of the business to promote a culture in which environmental compliance is at the forefront of each discussion being made. • Guarantee support to other departments of the company in relation with environmental processes and responsibilities (e.g. due diligence during business development and acquisition; sustainability reporting to shareholders; ...). Qualifications and Skills: Your profile is a natural match if you have: • Education: Bachelor or Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Policy & Management. • Experience: at least 10 years of experience in the environmental field, in the energy sector. • Skills: • Use of software applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. • Attention to detail and an investigative mindset. • Understand operational workflow, challenging and proposing improvements to streamline processes and procedures • Grit in action: pursue the highest standards of performance, unwavering in the face of difficulty or opposition • Effectively collaborate and partner with others to achieve common goals, actively contribute to team effort, celebrating achievements • Communicate openly and transparently, sharing information with the team • Adaptability and tenacity in crisis management situations • Travel requirements: this role requires overnight and short-term travel: 40% travel to other facilities and off-site activities. Valid driver's license is needed. • Ability to perform both repetitive and varied physical tasks, including lifting (up to 25 lbs), pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, and climbing as required What drives your application forward: • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Strong leadership & interpersonal skills.

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