Regional Environmental Compliance Manager
GFL Industries

Job Info

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GFL is looking for a Regional Environmental Compliance Manager to join our team in the Southern, Michigan area! The Regional Environmental Compliance Manager is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the proper management of all aspects of facility environmental compliance as it relates to policies, procedures and guidelines set forth by GFL and in compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory authorities. This role will cover Indiana and Michigan and will require approximately 50% local and overnight travel between the 2 states with over 60 sites!

This is a dynamic role that will be working with facility operations leadership teams to support and provide direction on regulatory and permit Requirements: to drive full facility compliance using GFL compliance tracking tools, providing field reports and working with operations to implement any necessary corrective actions. Manager will be responsible for relationships with regulatory agencies, ensuring all reporting is done timely, provide responses to regulatory agencies and review regulations for any changes impacting the business. Manager will be responsible for training operations on permit Requirements:, GFL programs and policies. Additionally, manager will be work periodically with third party consultants managing projects related to facility compliance.

Beyond technical environmental aspects, the manager will actively participation in supporting the organization multiple functions of business including but not limited to project planning and budgeting, accounting, contract negotiation, legal and regulatory interaction, general operations, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages and oversees all aspects of environmental compliance tasks for regulated facilities though SEMS by coordinating and supporting all permitting, sampling, reporting and recordkeeping functions for the operations including but not limited to:
o Water programs: stormwater, groundwater, wastewater permitting, SPCC plans, no exposure certifications, POTW relations; Review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans on annual basis for compliance with federal and state regulations. Coordinate the sampling of storm water and/or its contracting from an outside source.
o Air programs: air permitting, odor, methane compliance programs.
o Waste programs: work with operations on special waste issues, non-conforming waste issues and any required reporting; working with commercial team as needed on matters related to local waste issues.
o Auditing of facilities against regulations, permit conditions and GFL programs and policies including coordination of any follow up corrective action planning with operations.
• Permitting project management: coordination of efforts between operations, third party consultants/engineers and regulatory agencies for new permits, renewals of permits, and any required modifications as required by regulations and permit conditions; permitting may include and require attendance of regulatory meetings, public hearings and community engagement; work through closure/post closure activities as needed with operations, legal, risk management and third party consultants;
• Noncompliance events: management of any notices of violation, follow up reporting, communication to leadership; mitigate ongoing risk; manage follow up corrective action planning.
• Maintain all required records through the EHS & Compliance tracking system and provide regular monthly, quarterly and annual status reporting data to GFL corporate as requested.
• Regulatory Policy Updates: subject matter expert for region related to environmental and permitting. Working with third party consultants, associations and government agencies maintain up to date information on regulatory, guidance or policy changes which may impact operations and communicate to GFL. May require attendance of meetings, writing of position statements or submission of comments to regulatory changes. Provide technical support and expertise in such discussions.
• Corp ESH Interactions: Identify compliance risks and strategically utilize internal controls necessary to ensure operational, legal and EHS & Compliance risks are effectively managed and minimized; report any and all issues to leadership;
• Continuous Improvement: provide technical review on projects, provide recommendations on improvements to safety, design, construction, quality, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility.
• Training and Support: provide technical information and training to operations; provide relief support for key roles as needed, complete special projects/assignments as required by leadership; provide expertise on key projects and committees as needed;
• Communicate with Operations on overall KPI's through SEMS.
• Provide feedback and support to other departments within EHS&C and other support functions, to assist in improvement of compliance program development, best management practices, standard work instructions, and overall improvement to company policies and programs.
• Support new acquisition integration as it relates to permit environmental functions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• 4 year degree in environmental management, natural sciences, or related field
• Minimum 10 plus years of progressive field experience in environmental management and permitting.
• Expertise and extensive knowledge of EPA or applicable state regulations including but not limited to: RCRA, CERCLA, NPDES, TITLE V EPA CAA, NSPS, TSCA. General working knowledge of safety is beneficial.
• Ability to gain exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function.
• Deadline driven with excellent organizational skills.
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency and working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. And ability to work with third party environmental management software systems and SEMS.
• Capability to handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Candidates must be comfortable with a fast paced, opportunity filled work environment.
• Maintain work by effectively using problem solving skills independently.
• Ability to develop processes and procedures as well as initiate tasks related to job Requirements:.
• A quick learner with solid work habits who works well under pressure with constant re-prioritization of duties.
• Maintains the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality regarding company information.
• Must have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication as well as presentation skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and accomplish goals and objectives.
• Work in indoor environment 50% of the time. Remainder of time will be spent outdoors at hauling companies, transfer stations, MRF and landfill or other physical locations.
• Environmental noise level is usually moderate to loud.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Early morning start times are occasional to frequent.
• Travel including overnight is required.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com

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