Environmental Program Manager

RCM Technologies, Inc. | Life Sciences / Data & Solutions

Charleston, SC

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Air Quality, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biology, Bitcoin, Building Permits, Collocation, Computer Services, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Support, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Document Management, Documentation, Due Diligence, Emergency Planning, Emergency Response, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Regulations, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Work, External Audit, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Health Information Technology, Internal Audit, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Market Segmentation, Network Operations Center, Organizational Skills, Power Generation, Procedure Development, Project/Program Management, Protective Services, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Pipeline, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), Sustainability, Test Program, Vendor/Supplier Management, Waste Management

LOCATION

Charleston, SC

POSTED

2 days ago

Direct Placement
Title or Role: Environmental Program Manager
Compensation: Up to $180,000 commensurate with experience plus equity, bonus and benefits
Location: Charleston, SC Onsite with travel

Company Description:
Our Client is an industrial-scale data center construction and operations company. They allocate data center opportunities between bitcoin mining and other high performance computing services, such as AI. They continue to develop their pipeline of power capacity at high-quality data center sites, either for bitcoin mining or HPC.

Position Description:
The Environmental Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental compliance programs across hyperscale data center operations. This role focuses heavily on regulatory compliance associated with diesel generator operations, aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), hazardous materials reporting, refrigerant management, and environmental risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate possesses strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations impacting mission-critical facilities and is capable of partnering closely with operations, engineering, construction, and EHS teams to ensure uninterrupted compliance while supporting aggressive uptime and expansion objectives.

Responsibilities:

Environmental Compliance Management
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve site environmental compliance programs across hyperscale data center campuses.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable EPA, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Serve as primary environmental compliance subject matter expert for operational facilities.
- Maintain environmental permits, registrations, reporting schedules, and compliance documentation.
- Support internal and external environmental audits and inspections.
Diesel Generator Air Permitting
- Manage all environmental permitting associated with emergency diesel generators, including:
  - Air permits
  - Permit renewals
  - Permit modifications
  - Construction permitting support
- Track generator runtime hours and ensure compliance with permitted operational limits.
- Coordinate emissions testing, stack testing, and associated vendor management activities.
- Interpret and apply federal/state requirements including:
  - EPA NSPS
  - NESHAP
  - State-specific air quality regulations
- Maintain accurate generator compliance records and reporting documentation.
Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Compliance
- Manage AST permitting and regulatory compliance programs associated with diesel fuel and oil storage systems.
- Ensure compliance with:
  - SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure) requirements
  - Secondary containment requirements
  - Inspection and integrity testing programs
- Coordinate AST inspections, maintenance, and corrective actions with facility operations teams.
- Maintain fuel inventory records and environmental documentation.
Tier II & Hazardous Materials Reporting
- Lead annual Tier II hazardous materials reporting for all applicable facilities.
- Maintain accurate chemical inventories including:
  - Diesel fuel
  - Lubricating oils
  - Refrigerants
  - Batteries and associated hazardous materials
- Coordinate with site operations teams to validate inventory thresholds and reporting accuracy.
- Submit required reports to:
  - State Emergency Response Commissions (SERC)
  - Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC)
  - Fire departments and other agencies as required.
Refrigerant Compliance Management
- Oversee refrigerant management programs across critical cooling infrastructure.
- Track refrigerant inventories, leak rates, servicing records, and recovery documentation.
- Ensure compliance with EPA Section 608 requirements.
- Coordinate leak response, corrective actions, and vendor oversight.
- Support sustainability and emissions reduction initiatives associated with refrigerant usage.
Operational & Cross-Functional Support
- Partner closely with:
  - Critical Facilities Operations
  - Construction
  - Engineering
  - EHS
  - Security
  - Corporate Sustainability
- Support environmental due diligence activities for new site development and expansion projects.
- Assist with environmental incident investigations and corrective action development.
- Develop environmental procedures, standards, and technician guidance documentation.

Qualifications:

5+ years of environmental compliance experience in:
- Data centers
- Industrial facilities
- Power generation
- Mission-critical infrastructure
Strong working knowledge of:
- Diesel generator permitting
- AST/SPCC compliance
- Tier II reporting
- Refrigerant compliance
Experience interfacing with environmental regulatory agencies.
Strong organizational and documentation management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience within hyperscale or colocation data center environments.
Familiarity with:
- EPA air permitting
- Refrigerant management systems
- Hazardous waste management
- Stormwater permitting
CHMM, CSP, REM, or similar environmental certifications preferred.

Education & Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related field.

Benefits:

401K
Medical / Dental / Vision

Equal Opportunity Employer:
RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay Transparency:
RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices.

About RCM:
RCM is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol RCMT. RCM is a business and technology solutions provider with world-class talent in key market segments. We help design, build, and enable the Industries of Tomorrow, Today. Operating at the intersection of resources, critical infrastructure, and modernization of industries, RCM is a provider of services in Life Sciences, Data & Solutions (IT), Healthcare, Engineering, Aerospace & Defense, and Process & Industrial.

Disclaimer:
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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