Environmental Manger

environmental compliance reporting

Environmental Science

environmental functions

Environmental Factors

environmental audits

safety requirements

depth knowledge of environmental management

safety equipment

plant environment

plant activities

safety items

understanding of environmental regulations

process safety management related matters

processing plant

degrees Fahrenheit

company safety policies

supplies

HireQuest Direct is searching for Environmental Manger located in Rockingham, NC. This position is responsible for compliance with all current and future Federal, State, and local Environmental Regulatory requirements. This position will ensure compliance with permit conditions to include the renewal of such permits. Environmental areas of concern are air, storm water, wastewater, recycling, hazardous waste, solid waste, bio-solid land application, and chemical compliance. The protection of the environment by positive actions of Company associates will greatly enhance our Company’s public image and reduce Company liability in the environmental arena. The environmental complexity and resultant liabilities for the areas of responsibility of this associate include, but are not limited to, all pretreatment wastewater operations or land application, and air emissions sources. The environmental manager will be expected to champion all opportunities that will reduce the facilities “carbon foot-print”. This will include the development and implementation of sustainable waste recycling programs. It will also include the establishment and implementation of activities that will reduce this facilities consumption of natural gas, diesel fuel, electricity, compressed air, steam and water.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Ensures compliance with: Wastewater operation, air quality compliance, bio solids program, hazardous waste, recycling, solid waste, potable water and oil handling programs for the designated plant operations
2. May supervise and manage general associates including hiring, training and developing associates to ensure production requirements, environmental regulation, and carbon footprint reduction goals are met at the lowest cost.
3. Provides timely, accurate and consistent reports to internal and external customers. These may include safety, production, human resources, administrative and the regulatory community. Practices good community and public education and relations.
4. Provides a safe work environment for all associates by eliminating unsafe acts or conditions and adhering to all company safety policies.
5. Orders all parts, supplies, chemicals etc. required by the department and monitor all activities related to the wastewater department
6. Controls cost and assets to manage within established goals.
7. Shares dotted-line responsibility to the Director, Environment Services. Provides notification of activities, spill releases and non-compliance in a timely manner. May conduct (2) environmental audits of other facilities per year.
8. Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions. Lockout Tag Out procedure and process safety management related matters.
9. Attends and holds regular meetings to communicate and inform subordinates and management on department and plant activities and safety items.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related discipline plus 5 years related work experience.
The ideal candidate will have:

In depth knowledge of environmental management in the poultry or similar industry and experience in auditing/compliance reporting.
Technical knowledge in the operation of all environmental functions in poultry processing and agribusiness-type facilities.
An understanding of environmental regulations, environmental compliance reporting and how they apply to such operations.
Strong computer skills and the ability to communicate effectively with written and verbal skills.

Experience Preferred

Specific knowledge in Tier 2, TRI, and EPCRA reporting criteria.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment. Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment. When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 lb. to 110 lb. May be exposed to all chemicals found in poultry, food and processing plant. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.