Director Environmental Compliance

Job Summary

The Director of Environmental Compliance is in charge of establishing, implementing, and overseeing corporate environmental programs, permitting, remedial efforts, and ensuring compliance with government regulatory authorities. This role will drive the strategy and oversee the implementation of environmental practices at all locations, as well as work with site EHS staff to support plant operations. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Environmental, Health, and Safety, oversees two direct reports and contract personnel.

• Create a future‑state vision for environmental excellence and a well‑defined, multi‑phased execution strategy.
• Oversee all aspects of the company’s environmental initiatives, working alongside third‑party vendors and environmental counsel to achieve company objectives.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and leadership to implement applicable programs such as remediation, wastewater, regulated waste, SPCC, air emissions, and environmental sustainability strategies.
• Have a general understanding of Federal and state environmental regulations and the ability to evaluate and interpret requirements as they apply to our operations.
• Partner across functions to ensure robust systems are in place to meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations in environmental compliance.
• Evaluate and recommend options to improve air pollution control technology.
• Prepare permit applications and air emission calculations.
• Perform calculations to support reporting, permit applications, and compliance requirements for air emissions, chemical inventories, and water discharges.
• Serve as resource to compliance, engineering, and operations staff.
• Work with project teams and plant personnel to ensure environmental compliance at new and existing facilities.
• Monitor and understand emerging trends in environmental programs and regulations; identify and communicate potential impacts; develop short‑ and long‑term strategies to ensure adequate preparedness.
• Train, mentor, and develop EHS resources and leadership with respect to environmental programs, requirements, and risks.
• Participate in incident investigations as a team member and subject‑matter expert to identify root causes and effective corrective actions.
• Partner with senior leadership on potential acquisitions.
• Liaise with internal and external counsel and subject‑matter experts on environmental projects, matters, and regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering required.
• Postgraduate degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• 15+ years environmental management experience, 10+ years managing people and engineering.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 50%.
• Problem‑solving using standard engineering/scientific methods.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities while maintaining a positive attitude focused on client success.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for building relationships and trust with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• High level of work ethic and engagement to utilize abilities for the best of the company.
• Excellent organizational, written, oral, listening, and presentation skills, including ability to present and discuss technical information to employees, government agencies, and customers.
• Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Ability to motivate teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite and Office.

Base Salary Range: $153,000 – $195,500. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on geographic location, candidate experience, education, and qualifications.