The Linden Cogeneration Plant is a 980 MW natural gas combined-cycle cogeneration facility located within the Phillips 66 Refinery in Linden, NJ. In addition to generating electricity, the plant provides process steam to the refinery. The plant is equipped with five GE 7EA gas turbine generators and one GE 7FA gas turbine generator, each exhausting into a Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG). The HRSGs are connected to a common steam header, which supplies steam to three steam turbines and the adjacent refinery.
Opportunity Summary
The Environmental, Healthy, and Safety (EH&S) Manager at the Linden Cogeneration Plant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and New Jersey state environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA, RCRA, CAA, NPDES, and others, while driving a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. This role involves developing and implementing site-specific EHS programs, managing critical permits such as Title V, POTW, SWPP, and SPCC, and ensuring the plant maintains its OSHA VPP certification. The EH&S Manager will lead the site’s EHS initiatives, collaborating with operations teams to proactively mitigate risks, conduct audits, deliver training, and oversee continuous improvement efforts in environmental and safety performance.
Your scope of responsibility as EH&S Manager will include the following primary functions:
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of existing and proposed federal and New Jersey state regulations, including OSHA, RCRA, CAA, NPDES, TSCA, CWA, DOT, and other relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Develop site-specific EHS programs and plans in accordance with both New Jersey state and federal regulations, including the management of Title V Permits, POTW permits, SWPP, SPCC plans, and compliance documentation.
- Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations, ensuring alignment with New Jersey-specific regulatory requirements.
- Plan and implement training programs for personnel on worksite safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
- Collaborate with Operations Teams to ensure effective implementation of all plant EHS Management Systems, utilizing prescribed scorecard systems for performance evaluation.
- Drive EHS compliance through audits, process/equipment reviews, proactive risk elimination, and managing agency inspections and disputes.
- Lead the Compliance Assurance program at the site, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and operational safety standards, including Title V compliance.
- Ensure completion of continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) reporting in accordance with Title V permit requirements, enforceable by applicable environmental regulatory agencies.
- Provide leadership on the plant safety committee and within the site management team, driving EHS initiatives, values, and OSHA VPP compliance across the site.
- Perform site audits to identify non-compliance and work with management teams to implement corrective actions.
- Conduct thorough incident/accident investigations and develop corrective and preventative action plans in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Leverage EHS expertise to provide technical and regulatory support to Operations teams and coordinate compliance efforts with external contractors, ensuring adherence to New Jersey-specific and other applicable regulations on-site.
- Compile and submit periodic reports to headquarters, detailing EHS performance, regulatory compliance, and audit results.
- Support site security and emergency response needs and act as a liaison to the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
- Serve as a liaison to the community and local industrial groups as needed, fostering positive relationships and ensuring transparency in EHS practices.
- Completes other reasonable tasks and assignments as needed.
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. All NAES managers and supervisors have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a healthy and safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each Supervisor’s performance.
Working Relationships
The EH&S Manager reports to the Fleet EH&S Manager and coordinates work activity with all Plant Management, Plant Engineer, and Plant Administrator. Interfaces with contractor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel for the necessary support and coordination.
The EH&S Manager maintains a close working relationship with NAES corporate Environmental Support Services groups as well as Client corporate contacts.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.
Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.
Fitness for Duty
All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
Work Schedule
The EH&S Manager works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule, ensuring consistent plant operation and support during regular business hours. This position will occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or “On call” status may also be required.
Some travel may be involved to participate in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.
Compensation
This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $150,000 to $185,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
Professional Expertise & Qualifications
We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong passion for regulatory standards, environmental reporting, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental compliance, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical training. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education on a year-for-year basis. Certification as Level 5 HAZWOPER is desired.
- At least four years of experience in EHS compliance in a power plant or power-related industry, with demonstrated experience identifying and addressing environmental and safety risks, compliance challenges, and understanding the relationship between environmental impacts and operational functions.
- Comprehensive knowledge of environmental, safety, and hazardous materials regulations—including air (CAA), water (NPDES, CWA), waste management (RCRA, TSCA), OSHA, DOT, and New Jersey-specific statutes—with experience managing permits and compliance plans such as Title V, POTW, SWPP, and SPCC.
- Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Programs (RMP), and Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TCPA), ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in high-risk environments.
- Proficiency with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and Data Acquisition and Handling Systems (DAHS), ensuring compliance with emissions reporting requirements.
- Experience with agency inspections and regulatory disputes, with the ability to effectively manage these interactions and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
- Proven ability to maintain an OSHA VPP–certified facility through adherence to safety standards, effective training, and regulatory compliance, combined with strong interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills to communicate and drive EHS initiatives across stakeholders.
- Skilled at delivering clear, effective training to ensure plant safety and compliance, while managing multiple tasks in a complex industrial environment and swiftly identifying, addressing, and mitigating compliance risks.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project for reporting, analysis, and project management.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.
About NAES
NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.
NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.
