Environmental Manager

Darigold is seeking an Environment Manager for our Pasco plant location. The Environment Manager is responsible for leading environmental regulatory compliance and best management practices (at the plant level) through the implementation of the Darigold Environmental Management System (EMS) at these two Darigold locations. This position will work closely with the Senior Site Directors on the overall coordination and implementation of environmental programs to assure compliance with various regulatory requirements and expectations, including Darigold’s environmental policies.

This includes wastewater compliance, stormwater compliance, waste management and GHG emission programs. This position is also expected to effectively respond to environmental incidents and operational upsets when needed. The Environmental Manager reports to the Corporate Senior Director of Environmental Compliance. This role will also work with the EHS Manager to support plant safety initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local requirements governing environmental protection by staying current and informed on federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Interface with regulatory agencies and plant staff as needed and required by the Senior Director of Environmental Compliance.
• Monitor environmental compliance data and assure timely internal and external reporting and data input into Darigold’s environmental management systems. Advise Senior Site Directors and corporate Senior Director of Environmental Compliance when permit or compliance issues develop.
• Respond and provide guidance and assistance to all emergency situations.
• Implement all aspects of environmental investigations, data analysis, recurrence prevention programs, and continuous improvement procedures.
• Directly support delivery of all environmental training for all levels of employees.
• Other environmental compliance duties as assigned by Senior Director of Environmental Compliance.

(The requirements listed below are representative of the qualities needed for the position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.)

Stormwater management permit compliance in Washington State (sampling, reporting, corrective actions and BMPs, treatment/impounding/infiltration, annual reports, and regulatory agency interfacing).

Wastewater discharge permit compliance in Washington State (understanding permit terms and conditions, concentration/mass‑based limits, generating DMRs, compliance incident investigations, spill response, and regulatory agency interfacing).

Waste disposal compliance in Washington State (universal and hazardous waste disposal regulations including generator storage limits, labeling, manifesting, disposal site assessments, employee training, recording keeping).

Collect data to support annual GHG reporting and sustainability reporting requirements as well as Climate Commitment Act compliance in Washington State (baseline emissions, data validation processes and reporting, intensity calculations, emission allowances, purchased emission credits, WA State auction processes and procedures).

Professional communication skills and ability to respond effectively to environmental compliance inquiries and/or complaints are of critical importance. Also, must be able to clearly communicate under pressure. Team leadership skills are critical.

Analyze data, write, and submit reports. Must be able to maintain environmental compliance systems and utilize data to drive continuous improvement.

Develop and deliver presentations on compliance topics to plant management, plant staff, and public groups when requested by the Senior Director of Environmental Compliance.

Communicate technical and complex environmental protection concepts. Person in this position must be able to conduct technical training and engage employees in effective learning experience.

Pursue and productively participate in continuing technical education as deemed necessary by the Senior Director of Environmental Compliance.

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