Regional Environmental Affairs Director

Regional Environmental Affairs Director – Midwest Region, Chicago, IL

Reporting to the Midwest President, the Regional Environmental Affairs Director is a brand-new role that will lead environmental, sustainability, and compliance activities across the region, its facilities, and communities.

• Strategically establish community partners within the Midwest region to create mutually beneficial relationships, positive brand image, and team engagement.
• Grow site environmental leaders to own local work with their own community partners.
• Support regional growth to advance sustainable waste management services through community and governmental relations and permitting efforts.
• Educate and support regional sales teams on sustainability and environmental affairs to grow business and exceed customer and sales expectations.
• Spearhead key environmental performance indicators and corrective actions, rallying the team to meet expectations.
• Liaise with the Corporate Environmental team to influence enterprise policy and procedure, ensuring standardization, consistency, and flawless execution.
• Lead the Midwest Environmental team, growing and developing talent and ensuring a strong pipeline of experts.
• Present to executive leaders, staff, customers, and governmental representatives to educate, influence, and advance the sustainability agenda.
• Proactively engage with Midwest sites to resolve and prevent environmental issues, using lean practices and a continuous improvement mindset.

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in diverse environmental areas including compliance, permitting, stack tests, sustainability, and climate change.
• Strong leadership and community partnership skills.
• Experience developing and negotiating permit applications, including Title V air operating permits and solid waste facility permits.
• Corporate strategy development and implementation experience.
• Executive level Profit and Loss management experience.
• Expertise interpreting and analyzing state and federal regulations impacting the waste-to-energy industry.
• Detailed knowledge of environmental regulatory programs such as RCRA and the Clean Air Act.
• Experience in a Lean or Continuous Improvement environment.
• Successful interaction with federal, state, local regulators, legislators, permitting agencies, and community organizations.

• Bachelor of Science in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or engineering (environmental, chemical, mechanical). Masters degree preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Ability to travel approximately 35%.

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Additional benefits available through Reworld Careers Benefits Page.

$ – $ USD per annum (based on primary location).

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.