Environmental Manager Refinery

We're supporting a well-established, privately held company with diversified operations across refining, oil & gas, power, renewables, and infrastructure in a search for an experienced Environmental Compliance Manager to lead environmental programs at its refinery operations.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, driving environmental performance improvements, and partnering with operations, maintenance, engineering, and corporate leadership to support safe and sustainable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with environmental regulations and permits, including Title V Air Permits, Clean Air Act, NPDES, RCRA, SPCC, and related programs
• Oversee permit renewals, modifications, applications, and regulatory reporting
• Serve as the primary liaison with state and federal environmental agencies during inspections and audits
• Lead refinery air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and environmental monitoring programs
• Direct environmental incident response, investigations, corrective actions, and remediation activities
• Develop and deliver environmental compliance training for plant personnel
• Lead internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives focused on emissions reduction, waste minimization, and environmental stewardship
• Support capital projects, budgeting, sustainability initiatives, and environmental strategy across multiple facilities
• Supervise and mentor environmental staff while fostering cross-functional collaboration
• Stay current on evolving regulations and industry best practices through professional organizations and regulatory engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or another technical discipline
• 7+ years of environmental compliance experience, including 3+ years in a refinery, petrochemical, or other heavy industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge of CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, SPCC, Title V Air Permits, and NPDES permitting
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory agency relationships and environmental permitting processes
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and environmental reporting systems
• Valid driver's license required; ability to obtain a TWIC card

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a financially strong, privately held organization with a long-standing reputation for operational excellence
• Take on a visible leadership role with broad responsibility and influence
• Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, safety-focused environment