Mgr Environmental Ops - Oklahoma , Memphis or Fort Worth

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!

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

This is a full-time position at location:
Oklahoma City, OK;
Memphis, TN; or Fort Worth, TX.

Travel is required and extensive, up to 50%.

Relocation package may be provided for the eligible candidate.

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.

• 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, and sleet), walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential,…