What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Manager, Air Quality & Permitting position at Alpha Generation?
Environmental Manager, Air Quality and Permitting (Astoria, NY)
Company Information:
Alpha Generation manages and operates power generation facilities that are well positioned to provide reliable, secure, safe, and sustainable power to meet increasing demand for electricity. Our diverse portfolio of assets is owned by ArcLight Capital Partners, a leading middle-market, value-added infrastructure investment firm that owns assets across the power, renewables, strategic gas, battery storage, and transformative infrastructure sectors. ArcLight has invested over $27 billion across 125 transactions.
ArcLight has assembled a best-in-class leadership team at Alpha Generation to manage over 13,000 megawatts of power infrastructure across four RTO markets (PJM, NYISO, ISONE, and CAISO). This highly experienced senior management team has a proven track record of strategic, operational, and commercial success and is focused on value creation while managing risk.
Alpha Generation will oversee one of the largest domestic, independent power portfolios, with nearly $2 billion in annual revenue.
Culture, Ethics, & Accountability:
Alpha Generation embraces and encourages an entrepreneurial environment with a focus on accountability, agility, and integrity. We value teamwork and collaboration across our organization. We embrace ArcLight Capitals approach to ESG and their statement that Our approach to ESG is measured and includes formalized ESG diligence results for new investments, the collection of KPI data, as well as data on good governance, DEI, and the tracking of carbon emissions and other environmental impacts of our investments. These initiatives are additionally supported by our memberships in U PRI and NICSA Diversity Project North America.
Position Overview:
The Corporate Environmental Resources Manager is responsible for analyze emissions data and provide technical recommendations to outline compliance strategies to support operational and environmental goals. This position requires in-depth knowledge of federal, state and local air permitting regulations, with a focus on NY, NJ, CT, MD and OH. In addition, this position will be the based primarily in Stamford, CT, but will also require work at sites in NYC, NJ, and OH. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Environmental team to prepare, modify, and renew air permits as well as to ensure alignment on compliance and operational goals. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization committed to environmental stewardship and operation excellence in the utility industry.
Role and Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate data trends and provide actionable recommendations for achieving compliance and optimizing emissions performance.
- Collaborate with Program Director, site Managers, and other company resources to ensure alignment on compliance and operational goals.
- Assist in implementation and monitoring of the companys corporate environmental compliance program, with a primary focus on air programs.
- Support overall corporate environmental management and compliance initiatives, including identifying opportunities to reduce regulatory risk.
- Conduct trend analyses to identify key compliance issues and report findings to Senior Leadership.
- Ensure all environmental regulations and standards are met and maintained across all sites.
Professional and Educational Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
- 5-7 years of experience in air regulations, compliance and permitting with a focus on electric generating facilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in air permitting and compliance in NY, NJ, CT, OH and MD.
- Strong analytical skills, with experience in analyzing emissions data and using it to drive compliance and operational strategies.
- Knowledge of key regulatory frameworks, including the CAA, Title V Permitting, NSR, PSD and EJ
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and regulatory agencies.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities effectively.
- Must be able to work overtime and extended hours, including emergency calls during off hours.
- Ability to handle complex environmental issues is essential.
- Must be a self-starter with a high degree of initiative and ability to work independently.
- Comfortable working in various settings including office, plant, outside in all seasons and all elements, in a boiler room under all conditions.
- Successful applicants must pass respirator physical/fit test.
- A valid driver's license is required.
AlphaGen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
