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Get Access To All JobsThe Heritage Project includes 16 power generation facilities across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio. These sites feature a variety of equipment, including combined-cycle units, dual-fuel turbines, and subcritical boilers. The project supports a mix of fuel sources, including natural gas, oil, and gas-fired systems, with facilities at Gilbert, New Castle, Brunot Island, and Shawville Generating Station playing key roles.
Although this position is remote, the selected candidate must reside in a location that is centrally situated relative to the power plant assets in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio to ensure effective support and travel logistics.
Opportunity Summary
The Fleet Environmental Compliance Manager provides leadership and support for the Heritage Project, a diverse fleet of 16 power generation facilities across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio. This role partners with site EH&S personnel and plant management to drive fleet-wide environmental compliance, standardization, oversight of processes, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring consistency in regulatory programs and reporting.
This remote/work-from-home position is a critical leadership role offering the opportunity to lead impactful Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) initiatives across a diverse portfolio of generating technologies and operating environments. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted technical resource, collaborating with stakeholders across the fleet and traveling up to 30% of the time to provide onsite support for plant operations, compliance programs, audits, and strategic projects.
Your scope of responsibility as Fleet Environmental Compliance Manager will include the following primary functions:
Environmental Compliance & Program Management
- Coordinate with site EH&S personnel to promote consistent implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs, policies, procedures, and best practices across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio facilities.
- Manage fleet-level tracking of environmental compliance obligations, reporting requirements, corrective actions, and permit commitments.
- Review and support routine environmental compliance reporting prepared by site personnel, helping ensure consistency, accuracy, completeness, and timely submission to regulatory agencies.
- Assist sites with environmental compliance programs, including air emissions, water quality, stormwater, wastewater, waste management, chemical management, and related permitting requirements.
- Lead the development, maintenance, and standardization of environmental compliance programs and documentation, including SPCC Plans, SWPPPs, CEMS QA/QC programs, EMS procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the maintenance of environmental compliance records, databases, and reporting tools that support fleet-level program management and regulatory compliance.
- Provide technical guidance and project support to site personnel during regulatory inspections, audits, permit modifications, permit renewals, and responses to agency inquiries.
- Analyze environmental compliance and performance data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and best practices across the Heritage Project fleet.
Fleet Environmental Compliance & EH&S Initiatives
- Lead and support fleet-wide environmental compliance initiatives across Heritage Project facilities to promote regulatory compliance, program standardization, and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate the sharing of environmental compliance best practices, regulatory updates, lessons learned, and compliance strategies among site personnel to drive operational consistency and compliance excellence.
- Provide technical guidance and support to site EH&S personnel and plant management regarding environmental compliance requirements, permitting obligations, reporting programs, and regulatory initiatives.
- Support site-led health and safety programs through the communication of corporate expectations, regulatory updates, and industry best practices, while maintaining environmental compliance as the primary focus of the role.
- Partner with plant management, site EH&S representatives, and asset stakeholders to implement fleet-wide environmental compliance objectives, performance improvement initiatives, and compliance strategies.
- Travel up to 30% of the time to support Heritage Project facilities across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio, including participation in environmental compliance assessments, audits, training initiatives, site evaluations, and other environmental, health, and safety support activities as needed.
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value of NAES and, as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. All NAES managers and supervisors have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a healthy and safe manner. Effectiveness in fulfilling this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each supervisor’s performance.
Working Relationships
The Fleet Environmental Compliance Manager reports to the Operations Director and works closely with Plant Management, Plant Engineers, Plant Administrator personnel, and Plant Ownership representatives to coordinate work activities. This role oversees plant environmental personnel and interfaces with contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel to ensure proper support and coordination.
The Fleet Environmental Compliance Manager maintains a close working relationship with NAES Corporate Environmental Services and serves as a key liaison for client and regulatory agency communications.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in a home office or plant office environment and involves extensive computer use, prolonged periods of sitting, and frequent virtual communication with internal teams and external stakeholders. When working remotely, a reliable internet connection and a quiet, dedicated workspace are essential for effective performance.
While not working from home, the position operates in a power plant environment. Physical requirements include the ability to reach, climb, walk, and stoop throughout the workday, as well as stand for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, and routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
Protective equipment, such as hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high-voltage protective gear, must be worn for certain duties. Work with hazardous materials may be required.
Fitness for Duty
All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.
Work Schedule
The Fleet Environmental Compliance Manager works a standard Monday to Friday day-shift schedule, ensuring consistent plant operation and support during regular business hours. This position will also occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or “On call” status will also be required.
This position requires up to 30% travel to support power plant assets in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio. Travel may include site support, operational assistance, and meetings with managers, owners, and user groups.
Compensation
This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $150,000 to $185,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
Relocation assistance is available if needed.
Technical Competencies and Qualifications
We are seeking an experienced environmental compliance professional with a passion for regulatory excellence, continuous improvement, and operational performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of advanced technical training and relevant experience, is required.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification, or the ability to obtain and maintain certification, is preferred.
- The selected candidate must live in, or be willing to relocate to, a centrally located area within the PA, NJ, and OH region to effectively support the Heritage power plant assets and facilitate frequent travel.
- Experience managing environmental compliance programs within industrial, utility, power generation, energy, or similarly regulated operating environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of power plant operations and the integration of environmental compliance requirements with plant maintenance, operational, and business objectives.
- Comprehensive understanding of federal and state environmental regulations related to air emissions, water quality, hazardous materials, waste management, permitting, and regulatory reporting.
- Working knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and best practices, with the ability to incorporate safety considerations into environmental compliance initiatives and projects.
- Experience utilizing Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), environmental compliance software, and state and federal electronic reporting platforms.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and compliance initiatives across geographically dispersed facilities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and influence outcomes across site personnel, management teams, asset owners, and regulatory agencies.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including experience delivering training, preparing technical reports, and communicating complex regulatory requirements to diverse audiences.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.
About NAES
NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.
NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The Heritage Project includes 16 power generation facilities across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio. These sites feature a variety of equipment, including combined-cycle units, dual-fuel turbines, and subcritical boilers. The project supports a mix of fuel sources, including natural gas, oil, and gas-fired systems, with facilities at Gilbert, New Castle, Brunot Island, and Shawville Generating Station playing key roles.
Although this position is remote, the selected candidate must reside in a location that is centrally situated relative to the power plant assets in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio to ensure effective support and travel logistics.
Opportunity Summary
The Fleet Environmental Compliance Manager provides leadership and support for the Heritage Project, a diverse fleet of 16 power generation facilities across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio. This role partners with site EH&S personnel and plant management to drive fleet-wide environmental compliance, standardization, oversight of processes, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring consistency in regulatory programs and reporting.
This remote/work-from-home position is a critical leadership role offering the opportunity to lead impactful Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) initiatives across a diverse portfolio of generating technologies and operating environments. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted technical resource, collaborating with stakeholders across the fleet and traveling up to 30% of the time to provide onsite support for plant operations, compliance programs, audits, and strategic projects.
Your scope of responsibility as Fleet Environmental Compliance Manager will include the following primary functions:
Environmental Compliance & Program Management
- Coordinate with site EH&S personnel to promote consistent implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs, policies, procedures, and best practices across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio facilities.
- Manage fleet-level tracking of environmental compliance obligations, reporting requirements, corrective actions, and permit commitments.
- Review and support routine environmental compliance reporting prepared by site personnel, helping ensure consistency, accuracy, completeness, and timely submission to regulatory agencies.
- Assist sites with environmental compliance programs, including air emissions, water quality, stormwater, wastewater, waste management, chemical management, and related permitting requirements.
- Lead the development, maintenance, and standardization of environmental compliance programs and documentation, including SPCC Plans, SWPPPs, CEMS QA/QC programs, EMS procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the maintenance of environmental compliance records, databases, and reporting tools that support fleet-level program management and regulatory compliance.
- Provide technical guidance and project support to site personnel during regulatory inspections, audits, permit modifications, permit renewals, and responses to agency inquiries.
- Analyze environmental compliance and performance data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and best practices across the Heritage Project fleet.
Fleet Environmental Compliance & EH&S Initiatives
- Lead and support fleet-wide environmental compliance initiatives across Heritage Project facilities to promote regulatory compliance, program standardization, and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate the sharing of environmental compliance best practices, regulatory updates, lessons learned, and compliance strategies among site personnel to drive operational consistency and compliance excellence.
- Provide technical guidance and support to site EH&S personnel and plant management regarding environmental compliance requirements, permitting obligations, reporting programs, and regulatory initiatives.
- Support site-led health and safety programs through the communication of corporate expectations, regulatory updates, and industry best practices, while maintaining environmental compliance as the primary focus of the role.
- Partner with plant management, site EH&S representatives, and asset stakeholders to implement fleet-wide environmental compliance objectives, performance improvement initiatives, and compliance strategies.
- Travel up to 30% of the time to support Heritage Project facilities across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio, including participation in environmental compliance assessments, audits, training initiatives, site evaluations, and other environmental, health, and safety support activities as needed.
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value of NAES and, as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. All NAES managers and supervisors have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a healthy and safe manner. Effectiveness in fulfilling this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each supervisor’s performance.
Working Relationships
The Fleet Environmental Compliance Manager reports to the Operations Director and works closely with Plant Management, Plant Engineers, Plant Administrator personnel, and Plant Ownership representatives to coordinate work activities. This role oversees plant environmental personnel and interfaces with contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel to ensure proper support and coordination.
The Fleet Environmental Compliance Manager maintains a close working relationship with NAES Corporate Environmental Services and serves as a key liaison for client and regulatory agency communications.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in a home office or plant office environment and involves extensive computer use, prolonged periods of sitting, and frequent virtual communication with internal teams and external stakeholders. When working remotely, a reliable internet connection and a quiet, dedicated workspace are essential for effective performance.
While not working from home, the position operates in a power plant environment. Physical requirements include the ability to reach, climb, walk, and stoop throughout the workday, as well as stand for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, and routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
Protective equipment, such as hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high-voltage protective gear, must be worn for certain duties. Work with hazardous materials may be required.
Fitness for Duty
All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.
Work Schedule
The Fleet Environmental Compliance Manager works a standard Monday to Friday day-shift schedule, ensuring consistent plant operation and support during regular business hours. This position will also occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or “On call” status will also be required.
This position requires up to 30% travel to support power plant assets in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio. Travel may include site support, operational assistance, and meetings with managers, owners, and user groups.
Compensation
This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $150,000 to $185,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
Relocation assistance is available if needed.
Technical Competencies and Qualifications
We are seeking an experienced environmental compliance professional with a passion for regulatory excellence, continuous improvement, and operational performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of advanced technical training and relevant experience, is required.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification, or the ability to obtain and maintain certification, is preferred.
- The selected candidate must live in, or be willing to relocate to, a centrally located area within the PA, NJ, and OH region to effectively support the Heritage power plant assets and facilitate frequent travel.
- Experience managing environmental compliance programs within industrial, utility, power generation, energy, or similarly regulated operating environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of power plant operations and the integration of environmental compliance requirements with plant maintenance, operational, and business objectives.
- Comprehensive understanding of federal and state environmental regulations related to air emissions, water quality, hazardous materials, waste management, permitting, and regulatory reporting.
- Working knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and best practices, with the ability to incorporate safety considerations into environmental compliance initiatives and projects.
- Experience utilizing Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), environmental compliance software, and state and federal electronic reporting platforms.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and compliance initiatives across geographically dispersed facilities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and influence outcomes across site personnel, management teams, asset owners, and regulatory agencies.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including experience delivering training, preparing technical reports, and communicating complex regulatory requirements to diverse audiences.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.
About NAES
NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.
NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Environmental Compliance Manager
Document your regulatory credentials before applying
Compile certifications like CHMM, CIH, or state-specific environmental licenses alongside your degree transcripts. PERM requires your employer to advertise for your exact role, and gaps in documented qualifications can trigger DOL audit requests.
Target industries with active PERM filing histories
Utilities, petrochemical, mining, and manufacturing companies file PERM petitions regularly for compliance roles due to chronic specialist shortages. Focusing your search on these regulated sectors puts you in front of employers already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Search sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Environmental Compliance Manager openings by employers with green card sponsorship history. This cuts out companies that would need to be educated on the PERM process from scratch before making you an offer.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your offer
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, expect EB-3 classification. Roles requiring a master's or equivalent specialized experience in environmental law or engineering can qualify for EB-2, which matters for priority date timelines if you're from an oversubscribed country.
Understand the PERM recruitment timeline before negotiating a start date
PERM labor certification alone takes six months or more after DOL receives the application. Your employer must complete mandatory recruitment steps before filing, so factor this into any conversations about your onboarding date or interim work authorization bridge.
Verify your job description matches the PERM minimum requirements exactly
DOL audits environmental compliance roles closely when job duties appear overly broad or the stated minimum requirements seem inflated. Work with your employer to ensure the PERM job description reflects what the position genuinely requires, not what you personally bring.
Green Card Environmental Compliance Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Compliance Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined and what your employer documents as the minimum requirement. Positions requiring a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field typically qualify for EB-3. If the role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent specialized knowledge in environmental law or regulatory compliance, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's PERM job description locks in the classification.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years with no path to permanence on its own, and it's subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries and leads directly to lawful permanent residency. The trade-off is timeline: PERM and I-140 processing adds 12 to 24 months or more before you reach adjustment of status.
How do I find Environmental Compliance Manager jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Environmental Compliance Manager roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Many regulated-industry employers in utilities, chemical manufacturing, and natural resources sponsor this role routinely, but that's not always visible in a standard job posting. Filtering by sponsorship history before applying saves significant time.
What does the PERM process look like for an Environmental Compliance Manager position?
Your employer files a labor certification application with DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role at the prevailing wage. DOL requires mandatory recruitment steps before submission, including job postings and newspaper advertisements. If certified, your employer then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The full process from PERM filing to I-140 approval typically spans 18 months to three years depending on DOL backlogs and your country of birth.
Can my employer use my current work experience to meet the PERM minimum requirements?
DOL prohibits employers from tailoring PERM minimum requirements to match your specific background. The stated requirements must reflect what the job genuinely needs, not what you happen to have. However, experience gained with a different employer in the same or similar role is fully creditable. If you have relevant compliance experience outside your current company, your employer can lawfully include it as a documented minimum requirement.