Mgr Environmental Ops - Oklahoma City, Memphis or Fort Worth

BNSF Railway; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Railroad Retirement program

Health care options for you and depend

HSA with employer contributions

Family benefits and leave policies

Travel discounts and wellness support

Annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

BNSF Railway is seeking a Manager of Environmental Operations to oversee field compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations across multiple states. You will partner with internal teams and external agencies, lead environmental programs, and guide improvements while traveling up to 50%.

The role requires a strong background in environmental compliance, stakeholder engagement, and program management, with relocation support and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to travel within territory.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental fields or related discipline.
• Minimum five years of environmental compliance experience in regulated operations.
• Experience with environmental regulatory agencies and inspections.
• Strong communication and ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance programs across assigned territory.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Legal and regulators.
• Represent BNSF to government agencies and communities.
• Oversee permits and programs for air, water, stormwater, and waste.
• Manage consultants, budgets, and compliance reporting systems.
• Provide environmental leadership and drive program improvements.

Skills

Legally authorized to work in the US

No sponsorship needed now or in future

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Geology or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Enablon

Job description

Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!

Learn More About BNSF And Our Benefits

Job Location: Fort Worth

Other Potential Locations: Fort Worth, TX; Memphis, TN; Oklahoma City, OK

Anticipated Start Date: 12/01/2026

Number of Positions: 1

Salary Range: $108,000 - $115,000

This is a full-time position at location: Oklahoma City, OK; Memphis, TN; or Fort Worth, TX.

Travel is required and extensive, up to 50%.

Relocation package may be provided for the eligible candidate.

Role Description

BNSF’s Mgr Environmental Ops will oversee field compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations and BNSF policy, for our facilities and infrastructure in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee and Oklahoma – serving as:

• Collaborator with federal, state and local environmental agencies, community and tribal representatives, and other external stakeholders, in support of daily environmental operations activities and associated projects.
• Subject Matter Expert for Environmental Compliance, partnering with BNSF’s environmental team, internal engineering and operations, and external consultants.
• Champion to continuously improve and incorporate innovative and sustainable environmental operations principles and practices into BNSF’s operations.

The position requires the ability to effectively engage with various internal operations teams and external regulatory agencies across BNSF’s network, to identify and mitigate environmental risk.

Key Responsibilities May Include

• Lead environmental compliance programs across assigned territory, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permits, and BNSF policies.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Legal, and regulatory agencies to identify environmental risks, resolve compliance issues, and support safe and efficient business operations.
• Serve as BNSF's environmental representative with government agencies, communities, and other external stakeholders, including participation in inspections, audits, hearings, and regulatory discussions.
• Oversee environmental permits, projects and programs related to stormwater, wastewater, air quality, spill prevention, waste management, and hazardous material incident response.
• Manage environmental consultants, contractors, budgets, and compliance reporting systems to ensure effective execution of environmental initiatives and regulatory requirements.
• Provide environmental leadership, training, and technical guidance while driving continuous improvement of environmental compliance processes and management systems.

Daily work is conducted in an indoor/outdoor safety sensitive environment where working conditions can include diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet), walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Does not require BNSF's assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) now or in the future to obtain, maintain, or extend employment authorization
• (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of environmental compliance experience supporting industrial, transportation, manufacturing, energy, railroad, or other highly regulated operations.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance programs related to air quality, water quality, stormwater, waste management, spill prevention, and environmental permitting.
• Experience working with environmental regulatory agencies and managing compliance obligations, inspections, audits, or environmental projects.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple functions.
• Ability to travel within assigned territory and respond to environmental incidents outside normal business hours as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Professional certification (Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist, or similar.)
• Railroad, transportation, or heavy industrial environmental experience.
• Experience using environmental management systems and compliance tracking tools such as Enablon.

At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

• An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
• A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
• Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
• Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
• Generous leave / time off policies.
• For more information, visit Benefits.

All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing the Hiring Process. Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.