Vice President, Environmental

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the execution of environmental programs throughout all phases of Galaxy development and key facility operation sites.

• Ensure the uniform application of Galaxy's environmental standards, procedures, and management systems.

• Take ownership of environmental KPIs across all locations and promote ongoing improvements.

• Lead environmental due diligence for potential sites and collaborate with Site Development on assessing environmental risks and permitting feasibility during site selection.

• Evaluate engineering and design submissions for environmental compliance and formulate permitting strategies for complex or multi-jurisdictional sites.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Pre-Construction teams to integrate environmental requirements into site plans and project timelines.

• Supervise contractor environmental performance during active construction phases and enforce site-specific environmental regulations.

• Work alongside Construction leadership on planning for construction phases and facility startups.

• Manage environmental permitting and renewals across the operational portfolio.

• Collaborate with Operations on ongoing compliance, permit conditions, and reporting after turnover.

• Act as the primary escalation point for significant site-level environmental incidents, regulatory communications, and enforcement issues.

• Oversee the environmental budget and distribute field resources effectively.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Director of EHS.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is required.

• 8–11 years of experience in EHS, with at least 5 years in leadership roles within EHS.

• Proven experience in managing environmental compliance programs across multiple sites.

• Strong understanding of RCRA, CWA, CAA, NEPA, and relevant state/regional regulations (e.g., TCEQ).

• Experience with ISO 14001, environmental due diligence, and permitting strategies for complex, multi-jurisdictional sites.

• Excellent analytical and presentation skills, with experience presenting data to executive-level audiences.

• Preferred background in data centers, critical facilities, manufacturing, or logistics environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary along with a discretionary bonus.

• Flexible Time Off (i.e., unlimited paid vacation days).

• Company-paid holidays (14 in total).

• Company-paid sick leave.

• Company-sponsored health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents.

• 3% company contribution to 401(k).

• Generous paid parental leave.

• Complimentary virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger.

• Free daily snacks provided in-office.

• Employee Resource Groups available.