Environmental Compliance Manager chez NAES Corporation

The Fairview Energy Center is among the world's most advanced natural gas combined cycle power plants. It features GE's Frame 7HA.02 Gas Turbines in conjunction with a GE Steam Turbine. In 2020, the facility received recognition as Power Magazine's Top U.S. Facility. Situated approximately 8 miles north of Johnstown and 87 miles east of Pittsburgh, the plant is nestled in the Laurel Highlands, known for its hardwood forests, pristine trout streams, and thriving whitetail deer population.

Opportunity Summary

The Environmental Compliance Manager will lead the coordination and implementation of environmental programs to ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including Title V, NPDES, and SPCC requirements. This role involves managing continuous emissions monitoring (CEMS) reporting, storm water runoff compliance, and wastewater procedures, while maintaining critical Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Additionally, the Compliance Manager will support NERC oversight by interpreting regulatory requirements, monitoring compliance updates, and ensuring plant policies align with evolving reliability standards.

Your scope of responsibility as Compliance Manager includes the following primary functions:

Environmental

• Coordinate and oversee daily environmental programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, site permit, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison with environmental and safety regulatory agencies, leading inspections, managing information requests, overseeing strategies for permit modifications and renewals, ensuring timely compliance reporting, and acquiring or managing new or modified permits.
• Develop, review, and maintain environmental procedures and documentation to meet regulatory requirements, permit conditions, and industry standards.
• Conduct internal compliance assessments using established protocols and evaluate operational changes for regulatory impacts, recommending improvements to reduce compliance risks and operational costs.
• Oversee and coordinate work performed by external consultants to ensure recommendations, reports, and projects align with plant compliance goals, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities.
• Provide training and ongoing support to plant personnel on environmental and safety programs, including permit requirements, SPCC procedures, stormwater management, and EMS protocols, while collaborating with all departments to ensure consistent understanding and application.
• Perform continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) reporting in accordance with Title V permit requirements, including monitoring, record-keeping, data interpretation, and timely report submission.
• Manage the storm water runoff program, taking and analyzing samples during rains to ensure no chemical or oil enters drains.
• Provide technical support to the facility Owner on Wastewater and water sampling procedures in accordance with NPDES compliance, assisting with data, reports, and regulatory communications.
• Maintain the Environmental Management System (EMS), including the EHS filing system, Obligations Tracking System (OTS), and X Files (OSHA and regulatory-mandated training records).

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan Management

• Operating procedures designed to prevent the release of substances, such as oil or chemicals, onto the ground.
• Control measures implemented to stop spills from reaching navigable waters.
• Countermeasures to contain, clean up, and mitigate the effects of oil spills.
• Discharge prevention protocols, including procedures for the routine handling of products.

NERC

Responsible for overseeing, administering, and coordinating all NERC accountabilities for plant Operators and Owners. Support will be provided by the Plant Engineer. A comprehensive understanding of all NERC standards and requirements is essential to:

• Understand and interpret regulatory requirements, including identifying reliable sources of information and applying these requirements at the plant level.
• Monitor NERC websites to stay informed about new regulations and requirements relevant to the plant.
• Analyze large volumes of technical data and organize it to clearly document and demonstrate compliance with all applicable NERC Reliability Compliance standards.
• Complete Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs) for the plant.
• Provide accurate, technically sound responses during compliance visits, ensuring they appropriately represent stakeholder interests.
• Maintain, develop, and update NERC Reliability procedures and policies to align with current requirements.
• Train plant personnel on new or updated NERC procedures and requirements, collaborating with all departments to ensure proper understanding and consistent implementation of compliance standards.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. All NAES managers and supervisors have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a healthy and safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each Supervisor’s performance. This includes, but is not limited to, the following functions:

• Conduct and support regular safety meetings (at least monthly).
• Address safety in all group meetings.
• Conduct inspections and observations by establishing a regular inspection process for the work area and a safety observation process for ongoing work.
• Lead these activities in accordance with any rules, requirements, or guidance established within your business unit, group, or division.
• Involve all NAES teammates in these activities.
• Analyze results, write work orders, and provide training and education to eliminate hazards, address at-risk behavior, and meet company regulatory requirements.
• Conduct safety observation tours of high-risk activities (e.g., confined space) to verify that employees are following safe practices, company procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Hold one-on-one sessions with direct reports to discuss safety issues, communicate expectations, and coach safe behaviors.
• Respond to all safety-related incidents, including injuries, incidents, and near misses; write a report explaining what happened, identify the cause, and recommend corrective actions based on established business unit or division practices. Follow up as necessary to ensure corrective actions are taken.

Working Relationships

The Environmental Compliance Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and collaborates closely with Operations and Maintenance Managers, plant staff, contractors, and consultants. This role works with the Plant Administrator to ensure proper documentation for all compliance areas and maintains regular communication with corporate support teams, including Environmental, Safety, and Reliability Technical Services. The Compliance Manager will also serve as a key point of contact for the Client on all compliance-related matters, ensuring transparency, responsiveness, and alignment with client expectations. Effective coordination and communication across all stakeholders are essential for success in this position.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The Environmental Compliance Manager works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule, ensuring consistent environmental compliance and program support during regular business hours. This position will also occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or “On call” status may also be required.

Some travel may be involved to participate in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $115,000 to $135,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Professional Expertise & Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong passion for regulatory standards, environmental reporting, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

• Associate or Bachelor degree in environmental sciences, compliance, engineering, or related field or equivalent technical training knowledge and experience desired. Certification as Level 5 or OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER desired.
• Experience in safety and environmental compliance for operating facilities is preferred, ideally in a power plant or a power-related industry. A general understanding of power plant operations, including the interplay between environmental impacts and compliance with operation and maintenance functions, is also desired.
• Familiarity with major environmental legislation related to air, water, hazardous materials, and waste management is essential. Expertise in at least one specialized area of regulatory compliance is required. A working knowledge of regulations enforced by the local state Department of Environmental Protection is strongly preferred.
• General knowledge of applicable safety statutes and regulations is necessary, along with an understanding of principles for maintaining a robust safety program. A working knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, DOT, NFPA, and NEC regulations is highly desired.
• Experience with continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) software is preferred.
• Prior experience with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance is required. Candidates should have a solid understanding of key NERC standards, reporting processes, and audit requirements. Familiarity with compliance tools and risk assessment practices is beneficial.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly present facts, conclusions, and recommendations in formal and informal settings, enabling effective service as a key point of contact with regulators, including the local state DEP, during compliance visits.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven record of building consensus among internal and external stakeholders are essential.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in an industrial environment and to promptly identify and analyze potentially complex compliance risks is required.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.