Manager-Environmental Compliance

Primary Purpose:

Tallgrass Energy is seeking a motivated Environmental Compliance Manager to join our Capital Projects Team. This position will be based in Cheyenne, Wyoming and will support permitting and compliance activities associated with large infrastructure development & construction projects. This role offers an opportunity to work with a dynamic team supporting major energy infrastructure projects. This role will report directly to the Director of Environmental permitting.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate environmental permitting and compliance for the successful design and construction of processing facilities, pipelines, terminals, power generation facilities and associated infrastructure.

- Successfully implement and manage regulatory compliance programs and best management practices (i.e. SPCC, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan/SWPPP, Erosion & Sediment Control, Waste Management Plans, etc.).

- Recommend and verify implementation of corrective actions, timelines, and closure; conduct follow-up inspections to ensure remediation and permit compliance.

- Engage externally with third-party environmental consultants regarding permitting and compliance-related activities, including monitoring and reporting requirements.

- Perform interdisciplinary coordination amongst project stakeholders (engineering, land, legal, corporate affairs, etc.) to inform critical permitting and compliance details and provide pertinent updates during project meetings.

- Develop appropriate scopes of work and manage environmental contractors, as required.

- Review contractor provided materials, deliverables and reports.

- Develop training materials and provide environmental training to employees and contractors.

- Promote safe and compliant environmental practices.

- Prepare and maintain clear inspection reports, incident reports, non-compliance notices, and permit-required submittals; maintain records and logs.

Qualifications:

- Experience working in Wyoming and specifically with the various programs administered by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) is preferred.

- Experience with federal agencies (e.g. BLM, NPS, USACE, USFS, USFWS, BIA, FERC), their regulations, and the resources they manage.

- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations (e.g. CWA, ESA, NHPA, MBTA, NPDES, and NEPA). Experience with EPA’s CAA regulations and rules is a plus.

- Firm understanding of NPDES permitting, reporting and compliance for construction and operational activities.

- Experience in supporting spill and environmental incident response activities.

- Ability to interpret and/or apply environmental requirements and translate regulatory regulations, permits, and plan requirements into compliance guidance.

- Preferred experience in supporting construction compliance activities (Environmental Inspector management).

- Experience in the development of and providing project environmental training to contractors.

- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

- Familiarity with working within an independent project team structure with other groups and roles, such as Land, Engineering, and Operations.

- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

- Ability to multitask while working under pressure to meet project deadlines simultaneously.

- Willingness to travel to project sites (up to 30% travel possible at times).

Education/Experience:

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering or related degrees. Other degrees will be considered if combined with experience in environmental permitting and compliance in the oil and gas industry.

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance with demonstrable increase in responsibility and independence.

- Experience with oil and gas processing, midstream, transmission, and terminal operations preferred.

- Experience with power generating facilities is a plus.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Physical Demands:

All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

- The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

- Will work non-traditional hours as needed.

- May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

- Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Other responsibilities:

- The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.