Environmental Manager Job Description

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Environmental Manager

Bonnell Aluminum - Newnan, GA

Job Description

The Environmental Manager is a key part of the plant leadership team responsible for all environmental permitting, operations, and compliance on a 24/7 basis at Bonnell Aluminum's Newnan, GA plant. Develops and improves the plant's environmental management system to meet ISO14001 standards. Supervises a 24/7 wastewater treatment plant. Serves as alternate plant Safety Manager. Reports to Division EHS Director and supports Divisional environmental programs.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Establishes, maintains, and audits environmental policies and procedures.
Ensures accurate and timely recordkeeping, monitoring, and report generation according to the Plant's permits and applicable regulations to prevent fines, criminal enforcement, and civil suits.
Maintain a system to respond to regulatory agency inspections, including interacting with inspectors and responding to regulatory agency communications.
Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the plant's environmental management system (ISO: 14001) to comply with or exceed the requirements of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and guidance documents.
Conducts necessary employee training to maintain environmental compliance while promoting sustainability awareness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Keeps records and completes reporting for the Newnan Plant's Title V Air Permit, RCRA Part B Permit, Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Permit, and general storm water permit.
Completes required environmental reporting including EPA reports (Tier II, Toxics Release Inventory, TSCA), and permit required reports ahead of deadlines.
Manages the Newnan Plant's waste streams including hazardous waste generation and disposal to comply with regulatory requirements; universal, special, and solid wastes to dispose and recycle in accordance with State and Federal standards; and recycling and reuse systems necessary for plant compliance or operations.
Oversees the treatment and discharge of plant wastewater in compliance with wastewater discharge permit, including the supervision of 6-10 Direct Reports.
Provides Environmental Compliance direction to 25-35 salaried employees and 250-500 hourly employees.
Communicates with management, department heads, and other employees concerning environmental issues.
Develops strategic relationships with regulatory agencies, attorneys, and consultants.
Reviews new materials for the Newnan Plant and maintains the Safety Data Sheet Management system.
Conducts annual chemical inventory of the facility.
Reports on key metrics, challenges, and opportunities to Plant Manager and Division EHS Director.
Supports Division EHS Director in strategic environmental objectives and implementation of environmental policies and procedures.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Science in an engineering or environmental-related field is required.
- Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering or chemistry is preferred.
3 to 5 years in an environmental-related field is preferred.
Previous environmental management experience of large waste generator, industrial wastewater treatment facility, and/or Title V permitted facility preferred.
Federal and State environmental regulatory experience required. Previous experience with EPD of Georgia preferred.
OSHA HAZWOPER, RCRA/DOT, or other certification preferred.
Understanding of mechanical/chemical engineering of water systems is required. Previous operation and/or management of wastewater treatment or remediation systems preferred.
Previous handling of compliance inspections/audits, answering findings/inquiries, negotiating findings, and reporting to maintain compliance to permits is required.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:

The ideal candidate:

Operates effectively at various volume levels and can move easily from one to another.
Able to prioritize in a complex environment and manage time effectively, while organizing resources to achieve maximum productivity.
Represents Bonnell Aluminum to external stakeholders to best promote good faith in the community and with regulatory agencies.
Effectively uses technical writing skills to correspond with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and environmental consultants.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and other necessary computer programs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision of 6-10 Direct Reports consisting of wastewater treatment operators. Develop direct reports through performance management, coaching, and stretch assignments. Ensure operator licenses are maintained and apportion renewal training.
Provides Environmental Compliance direction to 25-35 salaried employees and 250-500 hourly employees.
Conducts environmental training for all employees in accordance with permits and regulatory requirements.
Communicates with management, department heads, and other employees concerning environmental issues.
Performs environmental audits of the facility and provides effective feedback and guidance to leadership and employees to drive improvement.
Inspires employees to embrace Bonnell's Core Values and Bonnell's environmental policies and procedures.

COMPENSATION:

Competitive salary
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life, 401k Matching
Paid Vacation
Tuition Reimbursement

CURRENTLY NOT ENGAGING EXTERNAL RECRUITERS FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY