Process Area Manager, Environmental

Environmental Professional

A person who is formally educated in wastewater, chemistry or a science-based curriculum.  The person is qualified to act as a subject matter expert in Environmental Wastewater Management.

Purpose:

To implement and maintain systems pertaining to water, waste materials and contaminated items.  This includes managing and updating procedures to align with Federal and State regulations. Ensure safe and efficient operation of the wastewater department.  This position will not have direct reports.

Leadership Skill Set:

• Leads by example, mentoring, and exhibiting behaviors that are consistent with the company’s values.
• Provides recommendations for wastewater treatment using data analysis.
• Assist in wastewater treatment projects that may pertain to upset conditions or process improvements.
• Assist Environmental Manager with being a liaison to regulatory officials.
• Collectively work with consultants, vendors, and other contractors on environmental needs of the facility.
• Provides daily communication to the management team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Familiarity with EPA, IDEM and local regulations associated with wastewater, hazardous and solid waste, stormwater, contingency planning and other applicable programs. 
• Ability to interpret and apply state and federal regulations.
• Conduct all required testing within the department.
• Perform calibrations on all lab test equipment to maintain accurate data.
• Implement and maintain a QA/QC program pertaining to wastewater laboratory samples and their analysis.
• Update and develop SOPs within the department.
• Review and analyze data associated with the wastewater treatment plant by conducting microscopic evaluation of wastewater.
• Make changes to the wastewater treatment plant using data collected through testing, visual inspection, and other observations within the facility.
• Assist in filing all required environmental reports and permit applications. 
• Maintain all files that are required by regulators.
• Maintain chemical and lab supply inventory for the wastewater plant.
• Maintain the wastewater laboratory is kept in an organized and hygienic manner.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems.
• Aptitude to identify new projects and facility improvements necessary to maintain compliance and opportunities to reduce operational costs.  This includes providing guidance for continuous improvement efforts.
• Submit service request for maintenance of the facilities, monitor maintenance work, and ensure completion was done properly.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, chemistry, or a science related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of environmental compliance experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local health and environmental regulations.
• Working knowledge of wastewater treatment chemistry.
• Ability to obtain a Wastewater Class C Operator license.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop and present materials.

Additional Preferred Requirements

• Paper mill experience
• Management experience

Job Specific Competencies:

• Ability to implement environmental standards, site compliance programs, and Company objectives at the site.
• Ability to provide employee training using multiple delivery methods and media.
• Ability to investigate and determine system root cause analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication to individuals and groups of diverse sizes.
• Ability to act appropriately in emergency situations.