Environmental Manager

Fermi Inc; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fermi Inc seeks an Environmental Manager to lead all field environmental compliance for the Matador power plant construction site in the Texas Panhandle. You will direct the day‑to‑day program, supervise field coordinators, and ensure permit conditions are met while supporting construction objectives.

The role requires 10+ years in environmental compliance with 5+ years in leadership, deep regulatory knowledge, and strong communication across crafts to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of environmental compliance experience with 5+ years in leadership on large industrial projects.
• Deep knowledge of CWA, CAA, RCRA, SWPPP/SPCC and Texas regulations.
• Experience leading field teams and managing permit conditions on construction sites.
• Excellent communication skills for multi-level collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the on-site environmental program, aligned with permits and standards.
• Supervise field Environmental Coordinators and ensure consistent compliance oversight.
• Manage permit compliance, stormwater/SWPPP, waste, spill prevention, and reporting.
• Lead investigations of incidents and ensure timely agency notifications.
• Interface with regulators and oversee contractor environmental performance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Field oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering or related

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Environmental Manager leads and directs all field environmental compliance and stewardship for the Fermi Matador power plant construction site. Reporting to the Director of HSSE, the Environmental Manager owns the day-to-day site environmental program, ensuring compliance with federal, Texas, and local environmental regulations and permit conditions, and leading a team of field Environmental Coordinators who provide direct monitoring and oversight in the field. This is a hands-on, field-based leadership role responsible for keeping the project in full environmental compliance while supporting construction schedule and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Program leadership. Own and continuously improve the site environmental compliance program, policies, and procedures; ensure alignment with permit conditions and Fermi America standards.
• Team management. Supervise, mentor, and schedule field Environmental Coordinators; assign monitoring coverage and ensure consistent compliance oversight across the site.
• Permit compliance. Manage compliance with all environmental permits (air, water, stormwater/SWPPP, waste, spill prevention) and maintain required monitoring, sampling, and recordkeeping.
• Stormwater & erosion control. Oversee SWPPP implementation, BMP installation and maintenance, and stormwater inspections; direct corrective actions.
• Field monitoring. Conduct and oversee environmental inspections and audits at the work face; verify controls for dust, spills, waste handling, and sensitive-area protection.
• Spill & waste management. Maintain SPCC and spill response readiness; manage waste characterization, storage, manifesting, and disposal in compliance with regulations.
• Incident & reporting. Lead investigation of environmental incidents, releases, and non-conformances; determine reportability and ensure timely agency notifications.
• Contractor oversight. Hold contractors and subcontractors accountable to environmental requirements; review environmental plans and pre-task planning.
• Regulatory interface. Serve as a point of contact for TCEQ, EPA, USACE, and other agency inspections; maintain permits, logs, and documentation.
• Metrics & reporting. Track environmental performance and compliance metrics; report status, trends, and risks to the Director of Safety & Environmental and project leadership.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
• 10+ years of environmental compliance experience, with 5+ years in an environmental leadership/management role on large industrial, power, or heavy-civil projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, SWPPP/SPCC requirements, and applicable Texas (TCEQ) regulations.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of environmental professionals in a field environment.
• Strong experience interpreting and managing environmental permit conditions on active construction.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and hold accountable at all levels, from craft to executive.

Certifications Required

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) or REM (Registered Environmental Manager) preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• CESSWI or CISEC (stormwater/erosion control) certification.
• Experience on combined-cycle power plant, EPC, or large greenfield industrial construction.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or QSD/QSP credential.
• Familiarity with digital environmental compliance and monitoring/reporting systems.

Physical & Site Requirements

• Full‑time presence on an active construction site in the Texas Panhandle, including exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to walk the site for extended periods, climb ladders/stairs, and access elevated and confined areas.
• Ability to wear required PPE at all times in the field, and to conduct field sampling/monitoring in varied weather.Availability to support extended shifts, and occasional nights/weekends as project needs require (including storm‑event stormwater inspections).