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Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

The Senior Manager Projects and SIR position leads a team of subject matter experts that perform permitting and compliance activities related to electric or gas transmission and distribution, electric substation or site investigation and remediation projects. The objective of this position is to assure that permitting and compliance work within the Projects section is completed in accordance with applicable external and internal requirements while meeting project scope, schedule, and budget. The position requires professional knowledge of permitting and compliance and must be capable of coordinating with various functional organizations, contractors, and regulatory agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the management and safety of personnel in the Environmental Projects & SIR department. This role provides training, development, and performance review for all assigned personnel.

• Develops and implements program-specific compliance efforts by conducting thorough reviews of proposed/existing legislation and regulation then communicates information regarding OnePPL impact to management, operation, construction, and remediation of facilities.

• Direct and support environmental spill response and clean-up throughout the service territory and on-call emergency storm restoration as needed. This may be a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.

• Ensure process, procedures and policies are clearly defined and appropriate performance standards are developed.

• Develop and implement the overall execution of the business strategy for the project permitting and SIR compliance function in support of the overall environmental strategies and goals.

• Establish a strong interface with engineering, right of way, project management, construction, legal, regulatory and other key stakeholders to develop processes that will support the goals of the business.

• Key interface with agencies as it pertains to project and site investigation and remediation (SIR) permitting and compliance activities. Works with project siting, Right of Way, Permitting and Real Estate Manager for high-level issues that may occur.

• Develops and provides written reports on environmental and business impacts of project for scope, schedule and budget as it pertains to project permitting and SIR compliance. Establish performance indicators and performs benchmarking for sustainability and continuous improvement integration.

• Manage and oversee employees and outside contractors, including tracking performance to ensure contract terms are met. Work with Supply chain to qualify contractors. Also responsible for releasing contractors for poor performance.

• Leads the department efforts for environmental construction schedules, determines required environmental needs, and works with regulatory agencies and contractors to obtain permits and resolve permitting and plan issues necessary to support the construction and operation of sites and facilities. Core program competencies include in depth knowledge of the compliance provisions of the Clean Water Act (CWA); Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); Endangered Species Act (ESA); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA); Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA); Oil Pollution Act (OPA); Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA); their amendments and all related rules and regulations including state and local implementing regulations as well as relevant state and local environmental regulations. Experience working with federal, state and local regulatory agencies on notification and approval processes. Directs inspections and audits of projects and programs.

• Manages, reviews, and approves Environmental Projects & SIR staff work on large and/or complex projects.

• Manages tribal and community groups as directed by senior management.

• Assists in the development of departmental objectives, goals, budgets and programs.

• Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, interfaces with various regulatory agencies' staff, and leads department effort to provide expert testimony, as needed, for hearings involving environmental legislation and regulatory actions.

• Must work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and perform other duties as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Required Education

+ Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, applied science, engineering, or related technical discipline.

Experience

+ 14+ years experience in positions with permitting and regulatory and/or environmental field experience in addition to business management, project management and/or contract management responsibilities. Position requires technical understanding and knowledge of the energy industry

+ Ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies.

+ Knowledge of federal and state permits and regulations, environmental and non-environmental related.

+ Advanced degree or certifications in Environmental related study area.

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Required Education

+ Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, applied science, engineering, or related technical discipline.

Experience

+ 14+ years experience in positions with permitting and regulatory and/or environmental field experience in addition to business management, project management and/or contract management responsibilities. Position requires technical understanding and knowledge of the energy industry

+ Ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies.

+ Knowledge of federal and state permits and regulations, environmental and non-environmental related.

+ Advanced degree or certifications in Environmental related study area.

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Essential Functions

• Responsible for the management and safety of personnel in the Environmental Projects & SIR department. This role provides training, development, and performance review for all assigned personnel.

• Develops and implements program-specific compliance efforts by conducting thorough reviews of proposed/existing legislation and regulation then communicates information regarding OnePPL impact to management, operation, construction, and remediation of facilities.

• Direct and support environmental spill response and clean-up throughout the service territory and on-call emergency storm restoration as needed. This may be a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.

• Ensure process, procedures and policies are clearly defined and appropriate performance standards are developed.

• Develop and implement the overall execution of the business strategy for the project permitting and SIR compliance function in support of the overall environmental strategies and goals.

• Establish a strong interface with engineering, right of way, project management, construction, legal, regulatory and other key stakeholders to develop processes that will support the goals of the business.

• Key interface with agencies as it pertains to project and site investigation and remediation (SIR) permitting and compliance activities. Works with project siting, Right of Way, Permitting and Real Estate Manager for high-level issues that may occur.

• Develops and provides written reports on environmental and business impacts of project for scope, schedule and budget as it pertains to project permitting and SIR compliance. Establish performance indicators and performs benchmarking for sustainability and continuous improvement integration.

• Manage and oversee employees and outside contractors, including tracking performance to ensure contract terms are met. Work with Supply chain to qualify contractors. Also responsible for releasing contractors for poor performance.

• Leads the department efforts for environmental construction schedules, determines required environmental needs, and works with regulatory agencies and contractors to obtain permits and resolve permitting and plan issues necessary to support the construction and operation of sites and facilities. Core program competencies include in depth knowledge of the compliance provisions of the Clean Water Act (CWA); Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); Endangered Species Act (ESA); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA); Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA); Oil Pollution Act (OPA); Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA); their amendments and all related rules and regulations including state and local implementing regulations as well as relevant state and local environmental regulations. Experience working with federal, state and local regulatory agencies on notification and approval processes. Directs inspections and audits of projects and programs.

• Manages, reviews, and approves Environmental Projects & SIR staff work on large and/or complex projects.

• Manages tribal and community groups as directed by senior management.

• Assists in the development of departmental objectives, goals, budgets and programs.

• Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, interfaces with various regulatory agencies' staff, and leads department effort to provide expert testimony, as needed, for hearings involving environmental legislation and regulatory actions.

• Must work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and perform other duties as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.