Environmental Compliance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Palmdale Oil is dedicated to protecting the environment and ensuring a sustainable future. We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Environmental Compliance Manager to lead our environmental initiatives, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting best practices in sustainability across our operations.

The Environmental Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental compliance policies and programs. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, managing environmental risks, and promoting practices that reduce environmental impact. The ideal candidate will be proactive in identifying hazards, developing solutions, and continuously improving environmental standards within the organization while simultaneously managing emergency response events.

Key Responsibilities :

• Environmental Compliance :

Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, including federal, state, and local requirements, as well as responsibility for overseeing the activities related to the Company’s environmental permits, programs, and policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Ensure the organization obtains and maintains necessary environmental permits and authorizations for operations, and that all regulatory requirements are met. Complete and maintain accurate records of environmental compliance, including UST testing records, SPCC Plan requirements, EPCRA Tier II / TRI reporting, waste management and disposal, air emissions tracking, and environmental audits. Prepare reports for regulatory agencies as required.

Assess environmental hazards and risks within the organization and develop strategies for mitigating environmental impact, including air and water pollution, hazardous waste, and sustainability concerns.

Create, update, and enforce environmental policies and procedures that align with regulatory and legal requirements and best industry practices.

Conduct regular site inspections and environmental audits to monitor compliance with environmental permits and programs, identify areas of improvement, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Lead initiatives aimed at improving sustainability, reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste, and lowering the organization's overall environmental footprint.

Develop and deliver training programs for employees to related to the Company’s environmental permits and programs and promote a culture of environmental responsibility.

Investigate environmental incidents and near misses to determine root causes, develop corrective actions, and ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements. Manage mitigation and cleanup activities as it relates to emergency response.

Work closely with operations, facility management, and other departments to integrate environmental compliance into day-to-day activities and ensure alignment with company goals.

Stay current with environmental regulations and industry trends, recommending improvements and adopting new strategies or technologies to enhance environmental compliance and sustainability.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

At least 2 years of experience in environmental management or a related field, preferably in the industrial sector.

In-depth knowledge of multi-media environmental regulations including CAA, CWA, RCRA, SPCC, CERCLA, EPCRA, and TSCA, as well as pollution control practices and environmental impact assessments.

Basic understanding of regulatory compliance as it relates to DOT Hazardous Materials transportation preferred

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

Environmental certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) or similar certifications are a plus.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite and data collection tools. Familiarity with sustainability reporting tools and environmental management systems (EMS).

Physical Requirements :

Benefits :

Our employees and their well-being are important to us. We offer a comprehensive and valued benefits package to fit the individual needs of each employee and their family. Some of the benefits we offer include the following :

Health Plans :

Money Overall Management :

Work Life Balance :

Career :

An Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disability