Sr Manager Environmental Generation & Gas Operations

PPL Corporation•Louisville, KY

16h

About The Position

This position leads a team of subject matter experts responsible for implementing environmental programs and activities across the OnePPL enterprise related to Generation and Gas Operations. The role manages environmental projects and permitting for air, land, and water; ongoing facility compliance support; environmental plans, studies, reports, and sustainability activity; Air Monitoring & Testing Team activities; and resolution of environmental issues. It also reviews and analyzes proposed and final federal, state, and local legislation and regulations, and contributes to drafting and reviewing testimony for the Public Service Commission. The position works with internal stakeholders across Power Generation, Gas Operations, Generation Planning, Project Engineering, and Legal, as well as environmental agencies, local community officials, and other parties. It directs environmental compliance and permitting from due diligence and development through construction and operations, represents the Company in agency and other meetings, and provides management with timely reports on compliance, regulatory developments, and issues. The role also manages and develops assigned staff, consultants, budgets, project schedules, and environmental objectives and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering, science, or law discipline.
10 or more years of experience in environmental planning, analysis, and project development, with progressively more difficult assignments and increased responsibility.
Knowledge of the energy industry and technical understanding of manufacturing processes and plant environments.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Thorough understanding of applicable environmental regulations and procedures, and research and analysis methodologies.
Understanding of power generation processes.
Demonstrated leadership ability to facilitate effective communications and teamwork.
Project management and supervisory skills.
Interpersonal and organizational relationship skills.
Open and diverse approach to problem solving.
Dedication and commitment to high standards.
Demonstrated integrity and honesty.
Assertive and creative approach to project management.
Self-motivated, directed, and organized.

Responsibilities

Manage, direct, and promote the safety of stack testers, engineers, and environmental professionals; oversee training, development, and performance reviews for directly assigned personnel.
Review Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, amendments, and related environmental requirements; serve as CAMD Designated Representative and oversee Part 75 and Part 60 air monitoring and testing compliance programs.
Review environmental documents and technical reports for regulatory compliance and risk; manage implementation of new or changed regulatory initiatives across air, land, and water.
Manage environmental permitting interfaces and coordinate permitting, relicensing activities, plan updates, and reporting across environmental media.
Communicate regulatory requirements and their impacts to company management and affected facilities in a timely manner.
Provide oral and written management reports on environmental compliance, regulatory developments, and issues affecting generation and gas operations.
Direct environmental permitting from initial due diligence and development through construction and operations.
Coordinate with external environmental regulatory agencies and stakeholders across the Company.
Identify and complete environmental projects and tasks, delegating work to staff or consultants as appropriate.
Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Coordinate environmental compliance for Generation and Gas Operating facilities, including regulatory interpretation, compliance planning, agency negotiations, audit and inspection support, reporting, and recordkeeping.
Assist with preparation and administration of job budgets and project schedules.
Participate in developing and implementing company environmental objectives, goals, strategies, and the environmental management system; establish and maintain operating and administrative procedures within company guidelines and policies.
Secure operational flexibility from environmental regulatory agencies for special circumstances or unforeseen situations.
Represent the Company at meetings with government environmental agencies and other parties.
Review and approve work performed by subordinate staff or consultants.
Develop and maintain relationships with clients, government agency personnel, subcontractors, legal and finance representatives, consultants, and community participants; participate in public presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.