Environmental Manager

Position Overview

The Environmental Manager is responsible for overseeing environmental compliance, waste management, water systems, forestry projects, and caretaker contracts for a large industrial facility. This role ensures adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations and manages several operational and regulatory programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Caretaker Contract Management
• • Oversee a $3M caretaker contract, including unexploded ordnance disposal, RCRA inspections, regulatory reporting, and invoicing.
• • Ensure compliance with EPA, TCEQ, and DoD standards.
• Environmental Compliance & Waste Management
• • Direct the collection, storage, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• • Manage industrial wastewater treatment and pollution abatement systems.
• • Secure and maintain all required environmental permits.
• Public Water System Oversight
• • Obtain and maintain a Class C Water Distribution License.
• • Supervise nitrification plan, sampling, annual backflow valve testing, and water tower inspections.
• SOP and Reporting Compliance
• • Review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Facility Accident Analysis Team (FAAT) reports for environmental compliance.
• • Develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Land and Grounds Projects
• • Coordinate forestry operations, herbicide applications, and invoice tracking.
• • Oversee facility mowing in compliance with ATF, EPA, and military regulations.
• Support Operations at Additional Site
• • Assist and advise the Kansas site on environmental program execution.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in an environmental role, preferably in industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Certifications:
• • 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• • Hazardous Waste Management
• • Visible Emissions Evaluator
• • Asbestos Inspector
• • Lead Abatement Worker
• • DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification
• • DOD 4145.26M-2008 (Understanding & Application)
• Licenses:
• • Municipal Solid Waste Operator
• • Class C Water Distribution License

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Understanding of federal and Texas environmental laws and permits
• Operational knowledge of hazardous waste treatment and industrial wastewater treatment systems
• Familiarity with facility layouts and day-to-day operations
• Ability to interpret and prepare complex documents and reports
• Experience with CADD (Revit/Bentley) a plus

Physical and Mental Requirements

This role requires the ability to:

• Lift objects over 15 lbs
• Climb, kneel, crawl, stoop, and balance
• Perform repetitive motions and manual dexterity tasks
• Work in outdoor environments, including exposure to heat, cold, noise, and other industrial hazards
• Wear PPE including respirators or vests
• Use vision, hearing, and speech for complex document review and communication
• Think, concentrate, and focus for extended periods

Salary Range

$86,160 – $129,240

Final compensation will be based on experience, location, and qualifications.