Sr. Manager, Environmental CSU

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Next Decade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project.

Next Decade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” Next Decade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit

The Senior Environmental Manager, CSU is responsible for overseeing Rio Grande LNG’s transition from Construction through Commissioning phases to the turnover to Operations, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations by conducting audits, inspections, training employees, managing permits, and collaborating with various departments to identify and mitigate environmental & safety risks, ultimately minimizing potential legal and financial consequences related to regulatory issues.

• Draft and publish applicable plans and procedures for the onsite air, waste and water programs (CAA, NPDES, RCRA, CERCLA, EPRCA, etc) for Commissioning and transition these to the Operating Facility.
• Draft and publish applicable plans and procedures for the onsite FERC, PHMSA, USCG, and CSB regulatory programs, including internal governance and external reporting procedures and transition these to the Operating Facility.
• Provide guidance and technical support to the CSU and Operations teams.
• Work closely with Operations Compliance team to ensure a smooth transition from Commissioning to Operations.
• Deliver training to a broad range of CSU and Operations Staff on key regulatory issues, environmental requirements, and compliance.
• Ensure that environmental requirements are integrated within CSU plans and schedules.
• Prepare, or help prepare, Environmental Management Plans and associated plans, and awareness and training programs.
• Emphasize and use risk assessment and data analysis to help track and achieve continual improvement.
• Conduct inspections, monitoring, and sampling to assess compliance.
• Track permit compliance and closeout, and guides implementation of project-specific mitigation plans.
• Advise and implement fit-for-purpose tools for regulatory and environmental compliance tracking.

• Education:
  
  Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Certification in environmental management is a plus.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years in environmental waste management or environmental/regulatory compliance within the oil and gas, pipeline, or similar industries.
• Four or more years of experience specifically in water and waste management.
• Ability to draft and update procedures in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a businesslike and professional manner.
• Verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to maintain detailed records to ensure compliance with all company policies as well as all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, make recommendations and find cost-effective solutions to meet business demand.
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Must be able to work in hot and humid environments, outdoors, and lift up to 50 pounds.

• Research skills to stay updated on emerging environmental issues, technology, and regulation changes.
• 7+ onsite LNG operational experience.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in reading engineering…