EHS Regulatory Manager

The Plus Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced EHS Regulatory Manager – Permitting & Compliance to oversee environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance and permitting programs across. This position requires expertise in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and occupational safety standards, with a strong preference for candidates with extensive experience in permitting applications and renewals.

The EHS Regulatory Manager will directly manage a team of 3 EHS Coordinators, 1 Wastewater Manager, and 3 Wastewater Supervisors. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and will lead efforts to ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and state/local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance & Permitting (Primary Focus):

• Manage all environmental permits, including air, water (wastewater & stormwater), hazardous materials, and waste disposal across multiple states.
• Lead permitting applications, renewals, modifications, and compliance tracking to maintain adherence to state and federal regulations.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, ADEQ, ODEQ, TCEQ, and other state/local agencies.
• Work with external EHS consultants to support permitting and regulatory reporting.
• Serve as the primary regulatory contact for agency inquiries, inspections, and enforcement actions.
• Oversee environmental compliance reporting, including:
• Tier II Reporting
• TRI (Toxic Release Inventory)
• NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System)
• SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans)
• Hazardous Materials Business Plans

Team Leadership & Development:

• Manage and mentor a team of EHS professionals, providing guidance on compliance, reporting, and operational excellence.
• Establish and implement best practices to strengthen environmental and safety programs.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support EHS training and awareness programs.

Operational Excellence:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance EHS performance and reduce risks.
• Stay updated on evolving regulations and industry standards to ensure proactive compliance.
• Lead audits, inspections, and incident investigations to identify and address gaps in compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in EHS compliance and permitting, with multi-state experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of EPA, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, ADEQ, ODEQ, TCEQ, and other relevant regulations.
• Proven experience managing permitting processes and compliance reporting.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.