Program Manager, Environment

Overview

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team. At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning.

We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions and goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

• Assist in maintaining Liberty’s compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations by acquiring competency in existing and new regulations and monitoring internal environmental activities.
• Develop a good working relationship with federal, state, and local governmental officials to assist in effective and timely regulatory compliance and permitting.
• Contribute to Liberty’s environmental compliance in providing required monitoring, reporting, and permitting documentation in support of our operations.
• Provide environmental support to construction projects from concept to operating permits.
• Advise Senior Leadership on changes to regulation and emerging environmental trends and impact to Liberty.
• Contribute to Liberty’s reporting compliance and strategic planning by providing information for regulatory filings, corporate environmental management requirements, and statistical analysis.
• Support Liberty ESG sustainability initiatives by tracking, analyzing, and reporting ESG metrics for environmental projects and governance including greenhouse gas disclosure, water usage, thermal air emissions, plant efficiency data, biodiversity, waste, and recycling reporting, and tracking environmental projects.
• Support Liberty development of conservation mitigation site by organizing, tracking, training, and reporting as designated in site plans and agreements.
• Support Liberty emergency preparedness through development and coordination of mandated environmental response and emergency storm response and wildlife impact response.
• Contribute to environmental compliance awareness through the development and presentation of training internally and through community outreach.

• BS degree or equivalent experience with industry and operational background in environmental and/or safety areas.
• Possess and maintain a working knowledge of all environmental rules applicable to the Company.
• Preferred minimum 5 years’ experience in the Environmental Health and Safety field in North America.
• Thorough understanding of environmental laws and regulations as applicable to the utility and energy industries in United States.
• Experience in remote management and supervision - demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Some travel required.

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally. For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating…