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Kleen Energy Systems stands as a cutting-edge power facility boasting a 620 MW combined cycle design, fueled by natural gas and oil. Its advanced infrastructure comprises two Siemens SGT6-PAC 5000F combustion turbines alongside a Siemens SST6-PAC5000 steam turbine, ensuring efficient energy conversion. Seamlessly integrated into the ISO New England system, Kleen Energy Systems transmits power through the CL&P 345 KV transmission line, exemplifying reliability and sustainability in the region's energy landscape.
Opportunity Summary
The Environmental Compliance Manager leads environmental compliance efforts at a state-of-the-art 620 MW combined cycle power facility, supporting reliable and efficient energy production within the ISO New England market. This role is responsible for ensuring adherence to complex regulatory requirements, including the facility’s Title V Air Permit, while driving continuous improvement in safety, sustainability, and operational performance. The position offers a dynamic environment to apply technical expertise, influence plant-wide initiatives, and contribute to the long-term success of a high-performing energy asset.
Your scope of responsibility as Environmental Compliance Manager includes the following primary functions:
- Lead and oversee all environmental, health, and safety compliance activities for daily plant operations, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations, permits, and internal policies.
- Prepare, review, and submit comprehensive environmental and compliance reports to ownership, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely communication.
- Manage regulated waste programs, including proper classification, storage, transportation, and disposal in full compliance with applicable requirements.
- Direct and enhance plant-wide environmental and safety training programs, ensuring personnel competency in LOTO, confined space entry, PPE, and chemical safety.
- Support or serve as CEMS Coordinator or Back-up, ensuring all air emissions monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements under the Title V Air Permit are met.
- Oversee environmental sampling programs (air, water, and waste), ensuring accurate execution, documentation, and timely regulatory reporting.
- Provide leadership during outages and high-risk operations to reinforce environmental and safety compliance standards.
- Review and evaluate maintenance and operational work packages to ensure alignment with environmental and safety requirements prior to execution.
- Investigate environmental and safety incidents, prepare formal reports, and implement corrective actions to mitigate future risk.
- Maintain and continuously improve the Environmental QA/QC program to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
- Oversee environmental and safety records management, ensuring proper organization, retention, and accessibility in both electronic and physical systems.
- Administer and optimize environmental data management systems for accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting of compliance metrics.
- Review capital projects and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical support for procurement and budgeting processes, including bid specifications, contractor evaluation, compliance oversight, and identification of environmental and safety improvement initiatives, while managing hazardous materials programs such as spill prevention, emergency response, and regulatory training.
- Perform other environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain 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 carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each Supervisor’s performance.
Working Relationships
The Environmental Compliance Manager reports to the Plant Manager. Maintains a close working relationship with NAES Corporate Safety, Environmental and NERC Support Services as well as Client Corporate contacts.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.
Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.
Fitness for Duty
All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
Work Schedule
The Environmental Compliance Manager works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule, ensuring consistent environmental compliance and program 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 may also be required.
Some travel may be involved to participate in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.
Compensation
This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $130,000 to $160,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
Professional Expertise & Qualifications
We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong passion for regulatory standards, environmental reporting, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Bachelor degree in environmental sciences, compliance, engineering, or related field or equivalent technical training knowledge and experience desired. Certification as Level 5 or OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER desired. Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Advanced experience in environmental and safety compliance within operating industrial facilities, preferably in power generation or a closely related energy sector, including demonstrated leadership or program ownership responsibilities.
- Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations governing air emissions, water discharge, hazardous materials, and waste management, with demonstrated expertise in at least one regulatory discipline.
- Familiarity with state-level environmental regulatory agencies, including practical experience interpreting and complying with Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) requirements.
- Solid understanding of occupational safety standards and regulatory frameworks, including OSHA, ANSI, DOT, NFPA, and NEC, with the ability to support and sustain comprehensive safety programs.
- Hands-on experience with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), including data validation, reporting, and system oversight.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interface with regulators, present technical information clearly, and support compliance inspections or audits.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment while identifying, assessing, and resolving complex environmental and compliance-related risks.
- 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.
INTRODUCTION
Kleen Energy Systems stands as a cutting-edge power facility boasting a 620 MW combined cycle design, fueled by natural gas and oil. Its advanced infrastructure comprises two Siemens SGT6-PAC 5000F combustion turbines alongside a Siemens SST6-PAC5000 steam turbine, ensuring efficient energy conversion. Seamlessly integrated into the ISO New England system, Kleen Energy Systems transmits power through the CL&P 345 KV transmission line, exemplifying reliability and sustainability in the region's energy landscape.
Opportunity Summary
The Environmental Compliance Manager leads environmental compliance efforts at a state-of-the-art 620 MW combined cycle power facility, supporting reliable and efficient energy production within the ISO New England market. This role is responsible for ensuring adherence to complex regulatory requirements, including the facility’s Title V Air Permit, while driving continuous improvement in safety, sustainability, and operational performance. The position offers a dynamic environment to apply technical expertise, influence plant-wide initiatives, and contribute to the long-term success of a high-performing energy asset.
Your scope of responsibility as Environmental Compliance Manager includes the following primary functions:
- Lead and oversee all environmental, health, and safety compliance activities for daily plant operations, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations, permits, and internal policies.
- Prepare, review, and submit comprehensive environmental and compliance reports to ownership, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely communication.
- Manage regulated waste programs, including proper classification, storage, transportation, and disposal in full compliance with applicable requirements.
- Direct and enhance plant-wide environmental and safety training programs, ensuring personnel competency in LOTO, confined space entry, PPE, and chemical safety.
- Support or serve as CEMS Coordinator or Back-up, ensuring all air emissions monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements under the Title V Air Permit are met.
- Oversee environmental sampling programs (air, water, and waste), ensuring accurate execution, documentation, and timely regulatory reporting.
- Provide leadership during outages and high-risk operations to reinforce environmental and safety compliance standards.
- Review and evaluate maintenance and operational work packages to ensure alignment with environmental and safety requirements prior to execution.
- Investigate environmental and safety incidents, prepare formal reports, and implement corrective actions to mitigate future risk.
- Maintain and continuously improve the Environmental QA/QC program to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
- Oversee environmental and safety records management, ensuring proper organization, retention, and accessibility in both electronic and physical systems.
- Administer and optimize environmental data management systems for accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting of compliance metrics.
- Review capital projects and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical support for procurement and budgeting processes, including bid specifications, contractor evaluation, compliance oversight, and identification of environmental and safety improvement initiatives, while managing hazardous materials programs such as spill prevention, emergency response, and regulatory training.
- Perform other environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain 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 carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each Supervisor’s performance.
Working Relationships
The Environmental Compliance Manager reports to the Plant Manager. Maintains a close working relationship with NAES Corporate Safety, Environmental and NERC Support Services as well as Client Corporate contacts.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.
Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.
Fitness for Duty
All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
Work Schedule
The Environmental Compliance Manager works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule, ensuring consistent environmental compliance and program 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 may also be required.
Some travel may be involved to participate in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.
Compensation
This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $130,000 to $160,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
Professional Expertise & Qualifications
We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong passion for regulatory standards, environmental reporting, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Bachelor degree in environmental sciences, compliance, engineering, or related field or equivalent technical training knowledge and experience desired. Certification as Level 5 or OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER desired. Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Advanced experience in environmental and safety compliance within operating industrial facilities, preferably in power generation or a closely related energy sector, including demonstrated leadership or program ownership responsibilities.
- Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations governing air emissions, water discharge, hazardous materials, and waste management, with demonstrated expertise in at least one regulatory discipline.
- Familiarity with state-level environmental regulatory agencies, including practical experience interpreting and complying with Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) requirements.
- Solid understanding of occupational safety standards and regulatory frameworks, including OSHA, ANSI, DOT, NFPA, and NEC, with the ability to support and sustain comprehensive safety programs.
- Hands-on experience with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), including data validation, reporting, and system oversight.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interface with regulators, present technical information clearly, and support compliance inspections or audits.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment while identifying, assessing, and resolving complex environmental and compliance-related risks.
- 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Compliance Manager
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to align directly with compliance work, law, finance, accounting, or business administration. A general management degree without specialized coursework can trigger an RFE, so pull your transcripts and map relevant courses before applying.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Compliance roles at these institutions, particularly in research compliance or regulatory affairs, let you start without waiting for the April registration window.
Check the LCA wage level before negotiating
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level II and Level III rates for Compliance Managers in your metro area before salary discussions so you know the floor.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate by Compliance Manager roles to see employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in your target city. This lets you focus applications on companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for this specific occupation.
Flag multi-state compliance roles during LCA filing
If your employer expects you to work across multiple office locations, each work site needs its own LCA posting. Confirm this with your employer before the petition is filed, an LCA that only covers the primary office can cause status issues if you regularly work elsewhere.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation eligibility
The O*NET profile for Compliance Managers lists the typical education level and specialized knowledge domains for the role. Printing this and attaching it to your employer's support letter gives the petitioner concrete evidence to counter a specialty occupation RFE from USCIS.
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Find Compliance Manager JobsCompliance Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as law, finance, accounting, or regulatory affairs. Generic compliance roles that accept any business degree can face scrutiny from USCIS. Your employer's job description must specify the degree field, and your own credentials must match, a mismatch between the two is one of the most common RFE triggers for this title.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Compliance Manager positions?
Financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology are the industries where H-1B LCA filings for Compliance Manager roles appear most frequently in DOL disclosure data. Regulated industries file more often because compliance headcount is legally mandated, not discretionary. To browse open roles filtered by employer and location, search Migrate Mate's H-1B job listings for this title.
Can my H-1B employer transfer my petition if I change compliance roles within the same company?
A material change in job duties, location, or wage level typically requires an amended H-1B petition and a new LCA. Moving from an operational compliance role to a strategic or managerial one within the same employer often meets that threshold. USCIS guidance on amended petitions covers when the change is significant enough to require refiling, which your employer's immigration counsel should evaluate before your new role starts.
How does the H-1B lottery affect compliance professionals who received a job offer?
If your employer is cap-subject, your petition enters the annual lottery in April for an October 1 start date. During that gap, you can't begin employment unless you're on a bridging status like OPT cap-gap. Compliance candidates who hold an active OPT EAD can continue working for that employer through cap-gap if the employer files before OPT expires, which makes timing the offer critical.
What documentation supports a strong H-1B petition for a Compliance Manager?
The petition package needs an LCA certified by DOL, a detailed support letter from the employer explaining why the role requires a degree in a specific field, your official transcripts, and any professional certifications such as CRCM, CCEP, or a JD. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is standard. USCIS looks for alignment between the listed job duties and your academic background, so gaps in that alignment should be addressed proactively.
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