Environmental Compliance Manager

porthouston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston is seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager to lead a team of coordinators through compliance, permitting, auditing and environmental programs across air, water, waste, and sustainability.

The role requires SME in multiple disciplines, managing contracts and budgets, and guiding NEPA, EPA, USACE initiatives while shaping a multi-year strategy to reduce environmental footprint.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and oversee environmental programs through coordinators.
• Identify process improvements to ensure regulatory compliance across operations.
• Lead day-to-day activities of Environmental Compliance Coordinators.
• Support permitting and compliance projects; back up the director as needed.
• Mentor staff and contribute to multi-year environmental planning.
• Coordinate with agencies to ensure permits meet business needs.
• Oversee complex permits and environmental contracts within budgets.

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

Before submitting your application, please ensure your resume is ready for upload in either .doc or .pdf format. Application must be completed in full.

Position Summary:

Environmental Affairs Environmental Affairs Director Exempt G The Environmental Compliance Manager plays a pivotal leadership role within Port Houston's Environmental Affairs team. The Environmental Compliance Manager will lead the team of coordinators through compliance, permitting, auditing, and a variety of other complicated environmental programs from cross functional disciplines including air, water, waste, sustainability, construction project oversight, remediation, tanks, spills, hazmat coordination, environmental permits, and regulatory oversight with various agencies (USACE, EPA, TCEQ, NEPA, etc). Provides subject matter and technical expertise in a minimum of four scientific disciplines, while managing contracts, budgets, and consultant work to achieve and sustain environmental initiatives.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Develop, manage, and oversee environmental programs with and through the environmental compliance coordinators.
• Examine Port Houston operations to identify process improvements and ensure compliance with environmental regulations across the organization
• Manage day-to-day activities of the Environmental Compliance Coordinators
• Support Port Houston's efforts by ensuring permitting and compliance projects meet current environmental regulations and best practices and will service as a backup to the director of environmental affairs during his/her absence
• Act as a mentor to the other Environmental Compliance Coordinators and is acting as an Environmental Affairs Director, as needed
• Assist in developing a five- and ten-year strategic plan to minimize Port Houston's environmental footprint in a sustainable fashion, develop metrics to track progress, and re-assess and report on progress annually
• Develop scopes of work, negotiate contracts for professional environmental services, and manage environmental consultants
• Oversee and manage highly complex permits, and contracts through legal requirements, project management, cost constraints and budgets
• Coordinate business functions with the appropriate regulatory agencies to ensure that all required permitting is in place, and that permit limitations are compatible with business needs
• Develop and implement environmental strategies and action plans
• Assess and implement existing and proposed local, state and federal regulations
• Assist with environmental compliance through education, training, implementation of corporate compliance and company initiatives
• Serve as permit project manager for all non-marine, land-based environmental permits, including:
  • Nationwide Permits (NWP) under Section 404/10/401, with USACE when applicable
  • TCEQ permits and registrations (e.g., stormwater, remediation, air, waste).
  • EPA-regulated activities, such as spill prevention, hazardous materials, and site investigations
• Monitor, interpret, track, and analyze proposed environmental, energy and related legislation, regulations, and policies at the federal, state and local levels that could potentially adversely impact Port Houston or could significantly increase environmental compliance requirements and costs
• Lead or support NEPA compliance processes, including Environmental Assessments (EA) and coordination of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), when triggered by federal funding or agencies
• Conduct and/or manage consultants for wetland delineations, biological surveys, and species/habitat impact assessments
• Oversee Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to support real estate, development, or remediation decisions
• Promote and raise awareness at all organizational levels on the impact of emerging environmental issues
• Conduct inspections, audits, and training to ensure implementation of best management practices, adherence to regulatory requirements, and promote continuous improvement
• Demonstrate environmental compliance, maintain compliance records and document, and submit required reports and documents to various regulatory agencies within the required time limits
• Perform data assessment and analysis of environmental data using GIS and other software
• Serve as subject matter expert to assess impacts of the changes and actively participate in policy development through industry associations and direct integration with regulating agencies
• Identify and prioritize potential environmental risks and develop appropriate control and/or abatement mechanisms