Mgr Environmental Ops - Oklahoma , Memphis or Fort Worth

Position: Mgr Environmental Ops - Oklahoma City, Memphis or Fort Worth
Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.  We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come

make a difference with us!

Learn more about BNSF and our Benefits

Job Location:

Fort Worth Other Potential Locations:
Fort Worth, TX;
Memphis, TN;
Oklahoma City, OK Anticipated

Start Date:

12/01/2026

Number of Positions: 1 Salary Range: $108,000 - $115,000

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

The BNSF Railway Environmental & Sustainability Department leads our company's environmental efforts. This team oversees environmental and hazardous materials compliance, liability management, and spill/emergency response. Additionally, they are dedicated to stewardship of sustainable solutions and related initiatives, ensuring that BNSF remains a responsible corporate citizen.

This is a full-time position location:
Oklahoma City, OK;
Memphis, TN; or Fort, Worth, TX.Travelis required and extensive, up to 50%.Relocation package may be provided for the eligible candidate.

Role

Description:

BNSF’s Mgr Environmental Ops will oversee field compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations and BNSF policy, for our facilities and infrastructure in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee and Oklahoma – serving as:

Collaborator with federal, state and local environmental agencies, community and tribal representatives, and other external stakeholders, in support of daily environmental operations activities and associated projects.

Subject Matter Expert for Environmental Compliance, partnering with BNSF’s environmental team, internal engineering and operations, and external consultants.

Champion to continuously improve and incorporate innovative and sustainable environmental operations principles and practices into BNSF’s operations.

The position requires the ability to effectively engage with various internal operations teams and external regulatory agencies across BNSF’s network, to identify and mitigate environmental risk.

Key responsibilities may include:
Lead environmental compliance programs across assigned territory, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permits, and BNSF policies.

Partner with Operations, Engineering, Legal, and regulatory agencies to identify environmental risks, resolve compliance issues, and support safe and efficient business operations.

Serve as BNSF's environmental representative with government agencies, communities, and other external stakeholders, including participation in inspections, audits, hearings, and regulatory discussions.

Oversee environmental permits, projects and programs related to stormwater, wastewater, air quality, spill prevention, waste management, and hazardous material incident response.

Manage environmental consultants, contractors, budgets, and compliance reporting systems to ensure effective execution of environmental initiatives and regulatory requirements.

Provide environmental leadership, training, and technical guidance while driving continuous improvement of environmental compliance processes and management systems.

Daily work is conducted in an indoor/outdoor safety sensitive environment where working conditions can include diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow,…