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Environmental Manager
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$78,277 / year median in Maryland
+14% projected growth
Job Description
- Provides leadership for the expansion and optimization of environmental permits and programs, managing complex projects such as landfill operations, air permit modifications, waste management strategies, and regulatory compliance solutions that enable site operations and future growth.
- Oversee all environmental (Title V, NPDES, SWPPP, Oil Management) permitting, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management including the Curtis Bay landfill operations
- Ensure Environmental Regulatory Compliance by managing Title V air permits, NPDES permits, SWPPP requirements, hazardous waste programs, and other federal, state, and local environmental obligations.
- Lead Environmental Management Systems and Auditing through compliance calendars, inspections, environmental audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain regulatory compliance and Responsible Care® performance.
- Manage Waste, Emissions, and Environmental Risk by overseeing hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, emissions control programs, pollution prevention efforts, and environmental impact reduction projects.
- Provide Environmental Leadership and Agency Interface by serving as the primary site contact for regulators, coordinating environmental reporting, supporting permit negotiations, and maintaining relationships with agencies such as EPA and state environmental departments.
- Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
- Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
- Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline.
- 7 or more years of manufacturing, chemical industry, or related experience
- Supervisory and leadership experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and electronic safety management or action-tracking systems. Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of Environmental experience in chemical manufacturing, refinery, pharmaceutical, heavy industrial, or high-hazard operations.
- Experience working in a union environment and partnering with joint labor-management safety committees.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and drive sustainable improvement through influence and accountability.
- Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment (leading and participating) with excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to make data-driven decisions
- High level of personal motivation, with a drive for ownership and accountability in performance of job responsibilities
- Ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to influence without direct authority. To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer. #LI-SK1 Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Grace Wellness Program
- Flexible Workplace
- Retirement Plans
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Donation Match Program
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