Sr Manager Environmental Generation & Gas Operations

LG&E and KU Energy; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company are seeking an experienced leader to oversee environmental programs for Generation and Gas Operations. The role focuses on permitting, compliance, and regulatory strategy across air, water, and land media within the OnePPL enterprise.

The position requires a strong background in environmental planning, project leadership, and communication with regulators, management, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental planning, analysis, and project development.
• Knowledge of the energy industry and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects across air, water, and land permitting for facilities.
• Oversee CAMD Designated Representative duties and compliance programs.
• Review environmental reports to assess regulatory risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate permitting, relicensing, and reporting across environmental media and facilities.
• Prepare and present environmental compliance updates to management and stakeholders.
• Represent the company with environmental agencies and other parties.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Environmental planning

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or Law

Job description

Company Summary Statement
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.

Overview

This position is responsible for a team of subject matter experts that implement all environmental programs and activities within the OnePPL enterprise as it relates to Generation and Gas Operations. Responsibilities include managing: environmental projects, including air, land, and water permitting for various pollution control projects and new facilities; on-going facility compliance support; preparation of environmental plans, studies, reports, sustainability activity; the Air Monitoring & Testing Team activities, and problem resolution. This position will also be responsible for review and analysis of all federal, state and local proposed and final legislation/regulation. This position is integral in drafting and reviewing testimony for the Public Service Commission. This position interfaces with multiple internal stakeholders in Power Generation, Gas Operations, Generation Planning, Project Engineering, Legal, environmental agencies, local community officials, and others as required.

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management, direction, and safety of stack testers, engineers, and environmental professionals in the Environmental Generation and Gas Operations section. Training, development, and performance review for all directly assigned personnel.
• Reviews the compliance provisions of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, its amendments and all related applicable environmental rules and regulations. Perform duties of the CAMD Designated Representative and oversee all Part 75 and Part 60 compliance program requirements for air monitoring and testing.
• Reviews environmental documents, technical reports to evaluate compliance risks with applicable environmental regulations. Manages the implementation of new or changed regulatory initiatives in all environmental media (air, land, water) areas. Manages the regulatory interface in the areas of environmental permitting. Coordinates permitting, relicensing activities, plan updates, and reporting in all environmental media areas.
• Timely communicates these requirements to company management and the affected source explaining the overall impact to the company and associated facilities.
• Provide oral and written reports to management concerning generation and gas operation environmental compliance, regulatory developments, and issues.
• Responsible for the direction of all environmental media permitting from initial due diligence and development through construction and operations.
• Provides interface between various external environmental regulatory agencies’ staff and across the company.
• Responsible for identifying and completing various environmental generation and gas operation related environmental projects and tasks. May delegate work to subordinate staff or consultants.
• Must work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Responsible for coordinating all environmental related compliance for the Generation and Gas Operating facilities, including regulatory interpretation, compliance planning, negotiations with agencies, assistance with compliance auditing, inspections, reporting and record keeping, etc.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of job budgets and project schedules.
• Participates in the development and implementation of company related environmental objectives, goals, strategies, and overall management system (EMS). Establish and maintain operating and administrative procedures within Company guidelines and policies.
• Reviews environmental documents and technical reports to ensure full compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
• Secures operational flexibility from environmental regulatory agencies for special circumstances or unforeseen situations.
• Represents the Company at meetings with government environmental agencies and other parties.
• Reviews and approves all work performed by subordinate Environmental Generation and Gas Operations staff or consultants.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clients, government agency personnel, subcontractors, legal and finance representatives and other consultants, citizen participation activities and public presentations.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering, Science or Law discipline

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience in environmental planning, analysis, and project development with progressively more difficult assignments and increased responsibility.
• Position requires knowledge of the energy industry and technical understanding of manufacturing processes and plant environments.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possesses a thorough understanding of applicable environmental regulations and procedures, as well as research and analysis methodologies.
• Understanding of power generation processes.
• Demonstrated ability in leadership to facilitate effective communications and teamwork.
• Project management and supervisory skills.
• Interpersonal/organization relationships.
• Open and diverse approach to problem solving.
• Dedication and commitment to high standards.
• Demonstrated integrity/honesty.
• Assertive and creative approach to project management.
• Self-motivated, directed and organized.