Manager-Environmental Compliance

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…