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IDE Technologies · 3 months ago

Regulatory Compliance Officer - Water Treatment

Carlsbad, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

IDE Technologies is a global leader in advanced water treatment solutions, specializing in the development and operation of desalination and water reuse plants. The Regulatory Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, managing permitting processes, and leading risk assessments across IDE's North American operations.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance strategies for IDE Technologies’ facilities across the United States, with primary responsibility at the Carlsbad Desalination Plant

Prepare and manage the submittal of regulatory reports and updates, including but not limited to: Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), CIWQS uploads, QISP annual reports, EPA eGGRT, Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), and EPCRA Tier II submissions

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulatory programs, including: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Coastal Development Permits (CDP), Division of Drinking Water (DDW) regulations, Industrial Discharge Permits, Air Pollution Control District (APCD), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)

Maintain and optimize environmental monitoring programs related to air emissions, effluent discharge, source water intake, and marine outfall systems in accordance with permit and operational requirements

Track and analyze environmental compliance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement

Conduct data-driven evaluations of environmental performance; extrapolate laboratory and field sampling results in alignment with AWWA Standard Methods to inform operational decisions and regulatory reporting

Prepare and maintain environmental compliance registries and vulnerability assessments for assigned facilities

Lead environmental risk and vulnerability assessments for facility operations, capital projects, and offshore maintenance activities

Oversee watershed sanitary survey updates and marine discharge evaluations in accordance with DDW and California Ocean Plan requirements

Coordinate compliance efforts related to Coastal Development Permits and serve as primary point of contact with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and California Coastal Commission for shoreline and offshore activities

Serve as IDE’s liaison to regulatory agencies including the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCBs), U.S. EPA, and local CUPA/APCD jurisdictions

Represent IDE and the seawater desalination sector through active participation in relevant Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs), policy working groups, and regulatory steering committees at the state and local level

Support or serve as alternate Project Environmental Coordinator (PEC) for environmental initiatives at new and existing IDE project sites

Collaborate closely with internal engineering, operations, maintenance, legal, and leadership teams to ensure seamless integration of environmental requirements into daily operations, project planning, and contract deliverables

Assist in the planning, execution, and follow-up of internal audits, third-party inspections, and regulatory compliance reviews, including development of corrective action plans and agency communications

Prepare annual environmental program budget estimates, capital and O&M purchase orders, and regulatory settlements for review and approval by the Director of Regulatory Compliance

Qualification

Environmental ComplianceRegulatory ReportingEnvironmental PermittingData AnalysisEnvironmental Risk AssessmentGIS ToolsMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical WritingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsEmotional IntelligenceTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, or related field. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience (e.g., Associates + 4 years) may be considered

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental permitting, compliance, and regulatory reporting in a utility, water/wastewater treatment, or industrial process environment

Experience preparing and submitting regulatory reports through platforms such as CIWQS, SMARTS, CERS, eGGRT, and TRI-MEweb

Proven ability to liaise with regulatory agencies, facilitate inspections/audits, and support permit negotiations or enforcement response

Demonstrated working knowledge of NPDES, CIWQS, IDP, DDW, CUPA, CalARP, and Stormwater Programs (IGP/CGP)

Working knowledge of water quality laboratory practices and AWWA Standard Methods, including the ability to interpret and extrapolate analytical results for regulatory reporting and to support operational decision making

Strong technical writing, environmental data analysis, and reporting skills

Certified Environmental Auditor (CEA) – within 3 months of hire

Registered Environmental Manager (REM) – within 6 months of hire

Certified Environmental Stormwater Compliance Professional – within 9 months of hire

HAZWOPER 40-hour + Supervisor Certification – within 12 months of hire

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Intermediate to advanced experience with environmental reporting platforms: CIWQS, SMARTS, CERS, eGGRT, TRI-MEweb

Intermediate to advanced experience with data visualization and compliance tracking: Power BI or equivalent dashboard tools

Intermediate to advanced experience with geospatial and environmental analysis: GIS-based tools for mapping and impact assessments

Intermediate to advanced experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or equivalent platforms