Permitting & Compliance Specialist – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Waga Energy • Lower Merion Township, PA

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About The Position

Waga Energy, Inc., an innovative Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) producer specializing in landfill gas upgrading is currently seeking candidates for the position of Permitting & Compliance Specialist in our Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia area) office to support our growing activities in the US.
Occasional domestic travel to project sites may be required (estimated 10%).

The Permitting & Compliance Specialist is a member of a collaborative Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) team who serves as a subject matter expert and internal advisor on all permitting & compliance related matters. This role primarily supports Waga Energy’s US subsidiary while working regularly with QHSE team members located in France and Canada. Principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
Regulatory Permitting
Assisting with the coordination of the environmental and construction permitting process for all US WAGABOX® projects from the initial stages of development through project completion in coordination with internal project delivery and operations & maintenance teams.
Participating in the collaborative effort of preparing permit applications, modifications, and approvals.
Supporting the ongoing maintenance, renewal, and modification of operating permits.
Managing permitting requirements related to stormwater, leachate management, and landfill gas operations.
Monitoring applicable regulatory requirements including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA for landfills, as well as related state and local programs.
Compliance Tracking, Reporting & Audits
Tracking permit conditions, compliance obligations, and regulatory deadlines to ensure continuous compliance across all US WAGABOX® sites.
Preparing required environmental compliance reports for federal, state, and local agencies.
Conducting internal compliance audits and risk assessments to identify potential non-compliance or regulatory risks.
Developing and implementing corrective action plans and mitigation strategies to address identified risks and audit findings.
Maintaining accurate and complete compliance records, documentation, and audit support materials.
Cross-Functional Liaison & Communications
Advising internal teams on permitting strategy, compliance requirements, and regulatory risks.
Communicating regulatory expectations, permit conditions, and compliance requirements clearly and effectively across internal teams.
Assisting with the coordination of compliance activities with external stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and landfill partners as needed.
Contributing to continuous improvement of internal permitting and compliance processes as US operations expand.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, construction management, regulatory compliance, environmental health and safety, engineering, physical/natural sciences, or a closely related technical discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance for industrial, energy, infrastructure, or waste-related facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing air, water, and solid waste permitting and compliance obligations for operating facilities.
• Understanding of solid waste regulations, specifically landfill gas and leachate management.
• Working knowledge of federal/state/local building codes (IBC) and applicable environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and relevant state and local programs.
• Experience coordinating permit applications, renewals, modifications, and approvals with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies including, building and land use permits, air quality permits, Title V operating permits, environmental permits, noise and nuisance permits, and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for landfills.
• Proven ability to track permit conditions, compliance deadlines, and reporting requirements across multiple sites/projects.
• Strong technical writing skills, including preparation of permit applications, regulatory correspondence, and compliance reports.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills, including audit preparation and regulatory file management.
• Experience interpreting environmental monitoring data and assessing compliance with permit and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to conduct internal compliance audits and risk assessments and develop corrective action or mitigation plans.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple regulatory workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly explain regulatory requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal team members as well as regulatory agencies and other external parties.
• Self-motivated, accountable professional who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities while collaborating within a global, multidisciplinary team.
• Comfort working independently while exercising sound judgment and escalating issues appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of landfill gas collection systems and renewable natural gas (RNG) processing technologies.
• Familiarity with pipeline interconnection requirements and gas quality specifications.
• Familiarity with operational certifications for renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities and similar RNG-related certifications and regulatory programs.
• Experience working in a multi-national, multi-site organization.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the coordination of the environmental and construction permitting process for all US WAGABOX® projects from the initial stages of development through project completion in coordination with internal project delivery and operations & maintenance teams.
• Participating in the collaborative effort of preparing permit applications, modifications, and approvals.
• Supporting the ongoing maintenance, renewal, and modification of operating permits.
• Managing permitting requirements related to stormwater, leachate management, and landfill gas operations.
• Monitoring applicable regulatory requirements including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA for landfills, as well as related state and local programs.
• Tracking permit conditions, compliance obligations, and regulatory deadlines to ensure continuous compliance across all US WAGABOX® sites.
• Preparing required environmental compliance reports for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Conducting internal compliance audits and risk assessments to identify potential non-compliance or regulatory risks.
• Developing and implementing corrective action plans and mitigation strategies to address identified risks and audit findings.
• Maintaining accurate and complete compliance records, documentation, and audit support materials.
• Advising internal teams on permitting strategy, compliance requirements, and regulatory risks.
• Communicating regulatory expectations, permit conditions, and compliance requirements clearly and effectively across internal teams.
• Assisting with the coordination of compliance activities with external stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and landfill partners as needed.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of internal permitting and compliance processes as US operations expand.

Benefits

• Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions.
• Work from home is currently available 1 day per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level