Regional Environmental Manager

Description

Title: Environmental Regional Manager
Department: EHSQ
Location: Remote
Supervisor: Associate Director of Environmental
FLSA Status: Salary
Position Status: Full-time. Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid

Environmental Regional Manager

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (“HQC US”) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.

The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.

SUMMARY

This position will oversee a regional team responsible for identifying, extracting, and planning environmental requirements to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and applicable permits during the construction of Solar PV and BESS plants. This position also conducts site visits as needed and audits to verify compliance and support corrective actions. This position reports to the Associate Director of Environmental or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is located in Irvine (or remote) and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 40%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and mentor a team of Environmental Compliance Project Managers and Site Environmental Managers, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Oversee daily regional operations and ensure consistent application of environmental policies, procedures, and compliance standards across all project locations.
• Allocate resources, assign projects, and monitor progress to ensure team goals are met efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure company compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and permit conditions.
• Direct the review and interpretation of environmental permits and requirements, ensuring their proper implementation at all project sites.
• Oversee environmental inspections, audits, and corrective actions to mitigate risks and maintain operational compliance.
• Provide strategic direction on enforcement actions, violations, and remediation activities, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external environmental matters, including regulatory agencies, consultants, and customers.
• Support executive management in resolving citizen complaints, responding to agency inquiries, and addressing community or environmental concerns.
• Review and approve environmental reports, audit findings, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual compliance summaries for senior management and clients.
• Provide strategic environmental guidance on complex projects, including SWPPP, Waste Management, and SPCC implementation.
• Complete pre-qualification questionaires and other diligence for prospective clients.
• Lead environmental compliance and sustainability metrics collections efforts for projects within assigned region.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to integrate environmental considerations into engineering, construction, and operational planning.
• Manage special assignments and continuous improvement projects as directed by senior leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 12 years of experience identifying designing and implementing programs to mitigate Environmental operational risks.
• 5 years of experience managing teams and personnel.
• Experience in Environmental Auditing and in-field environmental management.
• Knowledge of Environmental Regulations (EPA, OSHA, Cal-OSHA).
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Engineering, Sustainability or Construction Management.
• NPDES Certified preferred (Certified Stormwater Inspector Construction, or equivalent certification)
• NREP certified preferred (REM, REP, or equivalent)
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO14001 or ISO 45001 preferred.
• Environmental, energy, and construction experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with team members and across departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of PV Solar and BESS Plants: structural, electrical, mechanical and controls equipment preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Procore Project Management software preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 40% as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.

This job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.