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Environmental Permitting & Compliance Manager

Chicago, IL

About Amp Americas

Founded in 2011, Amp Americas builds, manages, operates and maintains RNG production facilities that convert dairy waste into carbon-negative hydrogen, renewable transportation fuel and power. The vertically-integrated company leverages over a decade of unique expertise and specialized experience in carbon-negative fuel development, operations, services and marketing to deliver comprehensive, turn-key solutions that address greenhouse gas emissions and seek to improve air, land and water quality. Visit ampamericas.com.

Position Summary

The Environmental Permitting & Compliance Manager will be responsible for supporting all aspects of environmental planning, permitting and on-going reporting for our biogas production facilities. This role is also responsible for coordinating with consultants during new project development/construction, ensuring the proper management of any required permits as those projects transition to operations, developing and maintaining permitting and compliance systems/tools, and keeping up to date with appropriate environmental regulations. This role requires a high level of attention to detail and accuracy and may provide additional support for health and safety program needs. This position reports directly to the VP of Operational Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide critical support for environmental compliance planning and audits
  • Interface with regulatory agencies, engineers, construction and other environmental consultants
  • Negotiate mutually agreeable permit conditions with operating teams, engineering teams, and regulatory agencies
  • Prepare site certification applications, permit applications, environmental reports, and environmental compliance procedures manuals
  • Identify and deliver necessary training requirements for all applicable environmental permits
  • Develop and administer environmental compliance plans for all required operating permits
  • Support development of standard operating procedures for operating facilities to ensure adherence to all required permits
  • Conduct routine compliance assessments and document action plans for any findings
  • Manage coordination and planning of waste disposal in accordance with local / federal requirements
  • Develop, maintain and improve existing regulatory compliance systems and tools to drive improved compliance performance and site efficiency
  • Advise engineering, operations, and leadership on regulatory issues, rulemaking, and interpretations
  • Facilitate any required industrial hygiene studies
  • Role may provide additional support as needed towards broader health and safety programs

Skills / Abilities / Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Geoscience or related academic field
  • 3-5 years managing environmental compliance programs such as Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or “Superfund”), Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Permits (CAFO).
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Self-starter with proven ability to take initiative, and personal drive to achieve results
  • Ability to manage and organize multiple priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a cross-functional team, effective communication skills required (verbal and written) for multiple internal and external interfaces including senior leadership
  • Ability to think critically, identify and solve problems independently
  • Strong analytical and technical skills
  • Experience with environmental due diligence, compliance auditing and support, and a solid foundation in technical and regulatory subject areas (preferred)
  • Relevant professional certification / training demonstrating thorough understanding of the associated subject matter (i.e., Associate / Certified Environmental Professional or OSHA Certified Environmental Specialist) (preferred)

What We Offer

  • Salary Range & Bonus: 125-130K + 15%. Compensation package commensurate with experience including equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Paid time off and company paid holidays
  • Opportunity to build upon your career in a company on the cutting edge of the RNG industry
  • HQ Office location is near Armitage and Clybourn in Chicago
  • Casual dress code and marginally competitive ping-pong

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice. Amp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity.

 

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