Environmental Manager

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in environmental engineering (preferred), chemical/civil engineering, environmental science or related disciplines such as chemistry or physics required.
• Create/edit calculations in excel up to and including 2nd year engineering calculus.

Experience:

• Minimum of fifteen years’ technical experience desired, including work with environmental regulators, environmental regulations, working in/around laboratories and manipulating large volumes of data. Demonstrated experience in quality systems (e.g., QA/QC, lab accreditation).

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certifications/Training (or ability to obtain): Hazardous Waste, DOT Ground Shipping, Smoke School Opacity and OHA Small Potable Water System preferred.
• Professional certifications/licenses (e.g., PE, CHMM, CEM, PMP)
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025 or ISO 18001 programs.

Industry Experience (Preferred):

• Heavy Manufacturing, Chemical
• Knowledge of industrial laboratories, including both environmental and process. Ability to review the work (e.g., Sampling, Analytical), discuss gaps/improvements and assist with corrective action.

Regulatory Knowledge:

• Knowledge of environmental Federal, State and Local, requirements, including DEQ, DOT, EPA, OHA and OAR.
• Ability to interact, discuss issues and explain math equations, with regulatory compliance officials.

Key Responsibilities Environmental Compliance & Management

• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA, DEQ).
• Maintain and update environmental permits (air, water rights, wastewater).
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs including inspections, sampling, testing, and reporting.
• Manage waste streams including hazardous, universal and other regulated waste (e.g., asbestos).
• Lead environmental audits, inspections, and corrective action processes.
• Develop and maintain an Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Prepare required regulatory reports and track environmental performance metrics.

Laboratory Operations

• Oversee day to day laboratory activities to ensure compliance, quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), QA/QC protocols, and documentation.
• Ensure laboratory instruments are calibrated, maintained, and function properly.
• Manage sample workflow, data analysis, and reporting timelines.
• Oversee procurement and inventory of chemicals, reagents, and lab supplies.
• Implement and monitor laboratory accreditation requirements, as needed.

Safety & Risk Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for environmental compliance.
• Conduct training on environmental compliance topics (e.g., spill response, waste/recycle management), and lab safety (e.g., hazardous materials handling)
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and non compliance/conformance issues and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure safety protocols are up to date.

Leadership & Staff Management

• Displays leadership and professionalism in the workplace.
• Supervise laboratory technicians, analysts, interns, and environmental staff.
• Provide coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities. Develop staffing plans and support recruitment for technical positions.
• Foster a culture of scientific excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Project & Program Management

• Lead environmental projects, laboratory upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including operations, engineering, maintenance and quality.
• Prepare technical reports, environmental analyses, and executive summaries for leadership.
• Manage budgets for environmental programs and laboratory operations.