Regional Environmental Manager

Location

Location Tahoe Reno NV with routine travel to Austin and Houston TX

About Switch At Switch we dont just design build and operate data centerswe are enabling the technology of the future Led by Founder & CEO Rob Roy we believe in revolutionary innovation operational excellence and the principle of karma Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world We believe that innovation isnt just about technology its about the people culture and purpose that make it happen Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves to create the worlds most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity

The Role Regional Environmental Manager

The Regional Environmental Manager leads environmental compliance programs for Switch campuses in Reno Nevada and Austin and Houston Texas This role serves as the primary environmental compliance resource for the region and is responsible for program ownership regulatory engagement permitting compliance assurance and environmental incident response You will partner with Operations Engineering Construction Energy Legal Procurement and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance with federal state and local requirements Your work will support safe reliable data center operations while helping the business manage environmental risk and meet growth objectives This position is based at the Reno campus and requires routine travel to other assigned campuses

• Lead environmental compliance programs for assigned Nevada and Texas campuses
• Manage air quality permitting and compliance activities including permit applications and renewals operating hour tracking fuel use records emissions calculations reporting and recordkeeping
• Develop and maintain Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
• Manage NPDES stormwater and wastewater compliance activities including permitting inspections monitoring best management practices and reporting
• Support Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act Tier II and Toxic Release Inventory reporting
• Lead waste compliance programs covering waste characterization handling storage transportation and disposal
• Support environmental requirements for emergency generators fuel systems battery storage cooling infrastructure water treatment systems and chemical management
• Support regional emergency preparedness and response programs including facility response plans drills training and incident management
• Ensure permits registrations plans inspections and reports are accurate current and submitted on time
• Serve as the primary point of contact for environmental regulators inspectors consultants and third party auditors within the region
• Coordinate responses to inspections agency requests notices and enforcement matters
• Monitor emerging regulations and assess potential impacts on Switch operations and projects
• Support Environmental Management Systems compliance audits and risk assessments
• Provide environmental support for new construction expansions and upgrades at existing facilities
• Develop and deliver environmental training for Operations teams contractors and support personnel
• Investigate spills permit deviations environmental incidents and regulatory inquiries
• Track corrective actions and ensure identified issues are resolved
• Support sustainability initiatives related to water waste emissions energy and resource management
• Maintain regional compliance records dashboards and performance reporting
• Travel up to 30 to support assigned campuses and regulatory activities

You apply sound judgment when balancing compliance requirements operational needs and business priorities You communicate technical environmental requirements clearly to employees contractors leaders and regulators You take ownership of programs and follow through on permits reports corrective actions and commitments You identify compliance risks early and develop practical solutions You remain organized while managing multiple sites deadlines and regulatory jurisdictions You build productive relationships across technical and business teams You work effectively when requirements priorities or conditions change You use data reporting and operational observations to improve compliance programs You maintain professional judgment and discretion when handling environmental incidents or regulatory matters

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Environmental Engineering Chemical Engineering or a closely related field
• Eight or more years of progressive environmental compliance experience supporting multiple sites
• Experience managing environmental programs across more than one state or regulatory jurisdiction
• Working knowledge of air water stormwater wastewater waste hazardous materials spill prevention and environmental reporting requirements
• Experience managing environmental permits plans inspections monitoring and…