Compliance Manager - Operations

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We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan.  Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events. Our Aligned DNA is what makes us unique and successful!    

As part of our exciting growth, we are currently searching for a Compliance Manager, Operations.

The Compliance Manager is the enterprise owner of Aligned Data Center’s Operations Compliance Program, responsible for establishing, governing, and scaling a standardized compliance framework across all sites.

This position is accountable for ensuring all facilities operate in full compliance with regulatory, environmental, and contractual requirements. This includes ownership of air quality permitting, operating permits, customer contractual obligations, and vendor compliance.

This role will transform compliance from a reactive, site-driven activity into a centralized, data-driven program with full visibility, accountability, and enforcement across the portfolio.

This role will be based hybrid out of one of our designated Aligned Data Centers locations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enterprise Compliance Ownership and Governance
  • Establish and own the enterprise Operations Compliance Program across all sites.
  • Develop standardized compliance frameworks, processes, and enforcement mechanisms.
  • Ensure consistent execution of compliance requirements across all markets.
  • Serve as the single point of accountability for Operations-related compliance risk.
  • Build centralized visibility into compliance status, risks, and gaps across the portfolio.
• Environmental and Air Quality Compliance
  • Own all air quality permitting requirements across the portfolio, including permit acquisition, renewals, and modifications.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local air quality regulations and permit conditions.
  • Implement and standardize generator hour tracking, emissions tracking, and environmental reporting processes.
  • Monitor generator usage against permitted limits and proactively mitigate risk of exceedances.
  • Lead regulatory reporting, including emissions inventories, deviation reports, and required filings.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and inspections.
• Operating Permits and Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure all facilities maintain required operating permits and remain compliant with jurisdictional requirements.
  • Track permit conditions, renewal timelines, and regulatory obligations across all sties.
  • Develop centralized systems to monitor compliance status in real time.
  • Partner with site leadership to ensure adherence to all permit conditions and regulatory requirements.
• Customer Contract and Vendor Compliance
  • Own compliance with customer contractual obligations related to operations and maintenance execution.
  • Ensure vendor scopes, service delivery, and maintenance practices align with contractual requirements and SLAs.
  • Establish validation processes to confirm contracted work is executed correctly and consistently.
  • Identify gaps between contracted scope and actual execution, and drive corrective actions.
  • Partner with Maintenance and Operations teams to ensure alignment between contracts, runbooks, and execution.
• Compliance Monitoring, Auditing, and Reporting
  • Develop and implement a standardized compliance audit program across all sites.
  • Conduct regular audits of environmental, regulatory, and contractual compliance.
  • Establish dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide real-time compliance visibility.
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of all regulatory reports and documentation.
  • Lead investigation of compliance deviations, including root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Data Management and Systems
  • Develop centralized systems for tracking compliance data, including permits, emissions, vendor performance, and contractual obligations.
  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and auditability of all compliance-related data.
  • Leverage data to proactively identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Integration
  • Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Platform Delivery, Legal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance requirements are integrated into operational processes and decision-making.
  • Drive accountability across teams without direct reporting authority.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify gaps in compliance processes, systems, and execution.
  • Implement standardized processes to reduce risk and improve consistency.
  • Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements and assess impact to operations.
  • Drive proactive compliance culture across the organization.

Critical Success Measures

• Zero major regulatory or environmental violations
• Full visibility into compliance status across all sites
• No missed permit renewals or reporting deadlines
• Alignment between contractual requirements and operational execution
• Reduction in compliance-related audit findings
• Standardized compliance processes implemented across the portfolio

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering field. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in environmental compliance management, with a strong emphasis on air quality regulations and permitting.
  • Demonstrated experience managing air permits for industrial or commercial facilities, particularly those with standby generators.
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing data tracking systems for environmental compliance.
• Technical Skills:
  • In-depth knowledge of EPA, and local air quality regulations.
  • Proficiency in environmental data management software and strong advanced Excel skills.
  • Familiarity with SCADA/DCiM systems or other remote monitoring technologies for generator data collection is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with various stakeholders across different departments.

• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
  • Occasional travel to various facility sites may be requRequires a high level of commitment to customer service, whether co-workers or customers.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems involving several options with limited information.
  • Requires good organizational skills, attention to detail and an openness to new ideas and procedures.
  • MSOffice 365 applications. i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

COMPETENCIES:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Aligned Data Centers is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Eligible employees have access to:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts:  HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants.  FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Company-Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)

• Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage

• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand
• Continually required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasionally exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Aligned Energy is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.