Environmental Manager - Haz Waste

Environmental Manager – Hazardous Waste

We are looking for an Environmental Manager - Haz Waste to administer environmental and waste-derived fuel programs following federal and state environmental laws and regulations. The position ensures compliance with all relevant environmental regulations, develops and implements waste management plans, and coordinates waste disposal activities. The manager conducts inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify potential environmental hazards and develops strategies to mitigate them.

The role collaborates with other departments to develop and implement sustainable practices and promote environmental awareness among employees.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Manage the team to prepare air quality reports, air emissions and toxic release inventories, air pollution permit renewals and air construction permits.
• Coordinate and supervise stack testing activities, including Comprehensive Performance Tests and Confirmation Performance Tests under the Hazardous Waste Combustor MACT rules, and review/approve all stack testing reports.
• Ensure compliance with all water related rules, including completion of discharge monitoring reports and other water pollution reports where applicable.
• Prepare and maintain reports for SPCC, SPPP, solid waste management, permit renewals, waste minimization, and all corrective actions required by the facility's RCRA permit.
• Remain compliant with applicable air regulations including NESHAP and NSPS and associated periodic reporting.
• Remain compliant with applicable Hazardous Waste Management RCRA permit requirements and associated periodic reporting.
• Perform audits of CEMS data acquisition system and maintain/administer changes as needed.
• Work with Waste Fuels Manager to provide daily coverage of essential regulatory functions.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental permits and applicable federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Manage hazardous waste inspections, documentation, quarterly and annual reporting, fuel approvals and logistics, customer interface, and plant coordination of fuel supply and personnel.
• Ensure that corporate, departmental, and plant safety goals and initiatives are trained and tracked at all levels of responsibility, including participation in Joint Company-Union Safety Committee, Plant Safety Leadership Committee, adherence to Life Saving Rules and area inspections.
• Ensure that ISO 14001 procedures are followed and updated, including quarterly EMS meetings and monthly CMS calls.
• In cooperation with corporate environmental personnel, contract with training consultants when needed.
• Coordinate all training efforts and goals with Waste Fuels Supervisor, Plant Environmental Engineer, Safety Manager, Corporate Environmental Engineer, and Director of Environmental Affairs.
• Facilitate all communication with plant, corporate, legal, and regulatory agencies to ensure ongoing compliance with all regulations.
• Participate in projects involving environmental issues including contact with regulatory agencies and accompany inspectors during inspections.
• Lead departmental capital project development and contractor oversight, including contractor safety management system implementation and documentation.
• Support Capital, Major Maintenance and Plant MOC development and approvals.
• Participate in corporate training, meetings, and committees (e.g., Annual Environmental Meetings, Semi-Annual WDF Meetings, ISO 14001 Transition Team).
• Assist regulatory agencies by providing information and assistance as required.
• Guide plant environmental staff toward professional development and performance management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Minimum of a 4‑year Bachelor’s Degree in environmental resource management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the environmental field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cement, mining, or related industry and working with regulatory agencies preferred.
• Proficiency in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to lead and manage others.
• Ability to perform, organize, and prioritize work…