Environmental Compliance Leader

Environmental Compliance Leader

Full Time Engineer WAYNESBORO, VA, US

Location:

Waynesboro, VA, USA

We are seeking an Environmental Compliance Leader who will implement and maintain compliance for all environmental programs at the manufacturing and R&D site based in Waynesboro, VA. The candidate will be a self‑starter and an advocate for environmental excellence and sustainable production.

Reporting to the EHS Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Ensuring regulatory applications, reports, and plans are accurate, timely and complete (e.g., monthly DMRs, Title V Annual and Semi‑annual reports, Annual Emissions Inventory, Quarterly stack testing, SARA 311/312/313 reporting, etc.).
• Interacting with state and federal environmental regulatory agencies.
• Managing environmental incidents by completing an investigation commensurate with the incident risks, creating effective action items and managing them until completion.
• Ensuring emerging issues are identified and addressed to maintain environmental compliance.
• Working with site sustainability leaders to develop and maintain metrics and sustainability goals for air, wastewater, and waste programs.
• Interfacing with the site wastewater treatment plant operation and providing guidance for maintenance issues that are identified.
• Supporting co‑workers to enhance their overall understanding of environmental requirements.
• Executing responsibilities with excellence in EHS and compliance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science/Engineering or related field.
• Experience in environmental compliance (air, wastewater, and waste permitting/management) in an industrial or consulting environment, or commensurate experience such as relevant internships, co‑ops, or closely related roles.
• Demonstrated excellence in ethics, compliance, and EH&S performance.
• Demonstrated leadership skills that produce outstanding results.
• Motivated and effective contributor in a collaborative, diverse team environment.
• Creative, entrepreneurial spirit driven by a passion for innovation and focused by business goals.
• Effective problem solver with strong observation and critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience communicating verbally and in writing with environmental regulatory agencies.

• At least 5 years of experience in environmental compliance (air, wastewater, and waste permitting/management) in an industrial or consulting environment.
• Experience with preparing Facility Environmental Module (FEM) for Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Higg Index.
• Hold a VA Class II wastewater license or equivalent.

We offer a competitive salary, including an excellent benefits package.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.