Environmental Manager

Fermi; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fermi Environmental Management is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead the field environmental program at the Matador power plant construction site. You will oversee compliance with federal, Texas, and local permits and mentor field Environmental Coordinators.

Reporting to the Director of HSSE, you will drive audits, incident investigations, and regulatory interface, balancing environmental stewardship with construction pace and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of environmental compliance experience with 5+ years in leadership on large industrial projects.
• Deep knowledge of Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, SWPPP/SPCC and Texas regulations.
• Experience leading a field team of environmental professionals.
• Ability to interpret and manage permit conditions on active construction.
• Excellent communication across levels from craft to executive.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the site environmental compliance program, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise, mentor, and schedule field Environmental Coordinators; ensure consistent oversight.
• Manage compliance with all environmental permits (air, water, stormwater, waste, SPCC) and maintain monitoring and records.
• Oversee SWPPP implementation, BMPs, and stormwater inspections with corrective actions.
• Conduct and oversee environmental inspections and audits at the work face.
• Maintain SPCC and spill response readiness; manage waste characterization and disposal.
• Lead investigation of environmental incidents and regulatory reporting.
• Hold contractors accountable to environmental requirements and review plans.
• Serve as a contact for agency inspections; maintain permits, logs, and documentation.
• Track performance metrics and report status to leadership.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Team management

Environmental compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Permit management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Monitoring/reporting software

Job description

Full-time

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.

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).

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