NAES · 23 hours ago
Environmental Compliance Manager
Rathdrum, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yrNAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. The Environmental Compliance Manager at the Rathdrum Power Plant will lead the coordination and implementation of environmental programs to ensure adherence to regulations and manage emissions reporting, stormwater compliance, and wastewater procedures.
Energy
Responsibilities
Maintain plant safety procedures to ensure most current procedures are implemented
Manage and maintain the plants Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) per OSHA requirements
Ensure all employees complete monthly/annual safety training per OSHA and NAES Safety Management Policies
Coordinate, oversee, and implement daily environmental programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as site permits
Maintain plant adherence to all obligations under the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and U.S. EPA Region 10 regulations
Conduct CEMS monitoring and record-keeping to meet Title V permit requirements as enforced by Idaho DEQ and EPA
Compile and submit monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual emissions reports accurately and on time
Ensure compliance with the facility’s stormwater runoff plan under Idaho DEQ and federal EPA standards
Perform stormwater see/no see observation to confirm that no chemicals or oils enter drainage systems
Submit recommendations regarding wastewater and water sampling procedures in accordance with Idaho DEQ IPDES requirements
Support coordination with regulators, including preparing for inspections, responding to information requests, and assisting with permit modifications and renewals
Prepare and submit routine compliance reports and communications to internal and external stakeholders
Maintain the plant’s EMS components, including the EHS filing system, Obligations Tracking System (OTS), and regulatory-mandated training records
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
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:
Interpret and apply regulatory requirements at the plant level, identifying reliable sources of information
Monitor NERC websites to stay current on regulations and requirements
Analyze technical data and organize it to document compliance with all applicable NERC Reliability Standards
Complete Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs) for the plant
Oversee plant IT/OT cyber security programs
Provide accurate, technically sound responses during compliance visits, representing stakeholder interests
Maintain up-to-date NERC procedures and policies in alignment with current requirements
Train plant personnel on new or updated NERC procedures and requirements
Qualification
Required
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
Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of education
Familiarity with major environmental legislation for air, water, hazardous materials, and waste management is essential
Expertise in at least one specialized compliance area is required
Knowledge of safety statutes and principles for maintaining a robust safety program is necessary
Working knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, DOT, NFPA, and NEC regulations is highly desired
Prior experience with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance is required, including standards, reporting, audits, compliance tools, and risk assessment
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to present facts and recommendations clearly and serve as a key point of contact with regulators, including Idaho DEQ and EPA Region 10
Proven ability to build consensus among internal and external stakeholders is essential
Ability to manage multiple tasks in an industrial environment and identify and analyze 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
Preferred
Experience in safety and environmental compliance for operating facilities is preferred, ideally in a power plant or related industry, with an understanding of how environmental impacts interface with plant operations and maintenance
Working knowledge of Idaho DEQ regulations, including Title V air permits and IPDES water programs, is strongly preferred
Experience with continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) software is preferred
Benefits
Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
Company
NAES
NAES is the power generation industry’s largest independent services provider, with more than 40 years of experience managing risk and turning it into profits.
Founded in 1980
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Norm Escover
President and CEO
Stephanie Sprouse
CFO, Power Services & Renewables Group
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