Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager

The Linden Cogeneration Plant is a 980 MW natural gas combined-cycle cogeneration facility located within the Phillips 66 Refinery in Linden, NJ. In addition to generating electricity, the plant provides process steam to the refinery. The plant is equipped with five GE 7EA gas turbine generators and one GE 7FA gas turbine generator, each exhausting into a Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG). The HRSGs are connected to a common steam header, which supplies steam to three steam turbines and the adjacent refinery.

Opportunity Summary

The Environmental, Healthy, and Safety (EH&S) Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and New Jersey state environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA, RCRA, CAA, NPDES, and others, while driving a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. This role involves developing and implementing site-specific EHS programs, managing critical permits such as Title V, POTW, SWPP, and SPCC, and ensuring the plant maintains its OSHA VPP certification. The EH&S Manager will lead the site’s EHS initiatives, collaborating with operations teams to proactively mitigate risks, conduct audits, deliver training, and oversee continuous improvement efforts in environmental and safety performance.

Your scope of responsibility as EH&S Manager will include the following primary functions:

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:

Working Relationships

The EH&S Manager reports to the Fleet EH&S Manager and coordinates work activity with all Plant Management, Plant Engineer, and Plant Administrator. Interfaces with contractor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel for the necessary support and coordination.

The EH&S Manager maintains a close working relationship with NAES corporate Environmental Support Services groups as well as Client corporate contacts.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, 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 employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The regular work schedule follows a Monday through Friday workweek during standard day shift hours. This position will 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 $140,000 to $170,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Job 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.

About NAES

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

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, 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 basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law. Qualifications

Skills

Preferred Leadership:

Advanced

Title V:

Advanced

CEMs - Continuous Emission Monitoring:

Advanced

Computer Skills:

Advanced

Environmental Awareness:

Advanced

Environmental Compliance:

Advanced

Environmental Management Systems:

Advanced

OSHA Regulations:

Advanced

Power Plant Fundamentals:

Intermediate

Safety Policies and Procedures:

Advanced

Safety Statutes and Regulations:

Advanced

Verbal and Written Communications:

Advanced

Behaviours

Preferred Innovative:

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Functional Expert:

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Environmental Sciences or related field

Experience Preferred

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.

Bachelor's degree in environmental compliance, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical training. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education on a year-for-year basis. Certification as Level 5 HAZWOPER is desired.

At least four years of experience in EHS compliance in a power plant or power-related industry, with demonstrated experience identifying and addressing environmental and safety risks, compliance challenges, and understanding the relationship between environmental impacts and operational functions.

In-depth knowledge of major environmental legislation related to air (CAA), water (NPDES, CWA), hazardous materials (RCRA, TSCA), and waste management, including familiarity with OSHA, DOT, and New Jersey-specific safety statutes and regulations.

Experience managing Title V Permits, POTW permits, SWPP, and SPCC plans, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Programs (RMP), and Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TCPA), ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in high-risk environments.

Proficiency with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and Data Acquisition and Handling Systems (DAHS), ensuring compliance with emissions reporting requirements.

Experience with agency inspections and regulatory disputes, with the ability to effectively manage these interactions and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Experience maintaining an OSHA VPP certified facility, including adherence to safety standards, training, and regulatory compliance processes.

Skilled in delivering training materials in a clear and easily understood manner to ensure compliance and safety within the plant environment.

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a complex industrial environment, identifying, addressing, and mitigating compliance risks swiftly and efficiently.

Exceptional interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to build consensus among stakeholders and effectively present facts, conclusions, and recommendations in both formal and informal communications to drive EHS compliance.

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project for reporting, analysis, and project management.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License