Environmental Manager

Bonnell Aluminum is seeking an Environmental Manager responsible for overseeing all environmental permitting, operations, and compliance on a continuous basis at Bonnell Aluminum’s Carthage, TN facility. The role entails developing and enhancing the plant’s environmental management system to ensure adherence to ISO14001 standards. Additionally, the Environmental Manager will supervise the wastewater treatment plant operating around the clock. This position also serves as the alternate Safety Manager for the plant. The Environmental Manager will report directly to the Plant Manager in Carthage and provide support to Bonnell’s Division EHS Director with respect to divisional environmental initiatives and programs.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

- Establishes, maintains, and audits environmental policies and procedures.

- Ensures accurate and timely recordkeeping, monitoring, and report generation according to the Plant’s permits and applicable regulations to prevent fines, criminal enforcement, and civil suits.

- Maintain a system to respond to regulatory agency inspections, including interacting with inspectors and responding to regulatory agency communications.

- Assists Division EHS Director in establishing strategic environmental direction and implementing environmental policies and procedures that support Bonnell’s short- and long-term objectives.

- Develops and communicates the plant’s environmental policies and procedures.

- Ensures consistency of environmental systems with other plants.

- Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the plant’s environmental management system (ISO: 14001) to comply with or exceed the requirements of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and guidance documents.

- Conducts necessary employee training to maintain environmental compliance while promoting sustainability awareness.

- Responsible for conservation of resources and reuse/recycling of waste to control costs and minimize and eliminate waste streams and emissions.

- Explores new technologies to improve waste treatment, recycling, minimization, and elimination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Keeps records and completes reporting for the Carthage Plant’s Title V Air Permit, NPDES Permit, and general storm water permit.

- Completes required environmental reporting including EPA reports (Tier II, Toxics Release Inventory, TSCA), and permit required reports ahead of deadlines.

- Manages the Carthage Plant’s waste streams including hazardous waste generation and disposal to comply with regulatory requirements; universal, special, and solid wastes to dispose and recycle in accordance with State and Federal standards; and recycling and reuse systems necessary for plant compliance or operations.

- Oversees the treatment and discharge of plant wastewater in compliance with wastewater discharge permit, including the supervision of 6-10 Direct Reports.

- Develop direct reports through performance management, coaching, and stretch assignments.

- Provides Environmental Compliance direction to 25-35 salaried employees and 250-500 hourly employees.

- Conducts environmental training for all employees in accordance with permits and regulatory requirements.

- Communicates with management, department heads, and other employees concerning environmental issues.

- Develops and communicates the environmental policies and procedures for the Carthage plant and ensures consistency with other plants.

- Determines how environmental regulations can impact new or proposed Bonnell Aluminum processes.

- Develops strategic relationships with regulatory agencies, attorneys, and consultants.

- Supports Bonnell’s safety program and performs as alternate Safety Manager.

- Responds to environmental incidents as primary emergency coordinator and completes follow-up and reporting to appropriate agencies.

- Reviews new materials for the Carthage Plant and maintains the Safety Data Sheet Management system.

- Conducts annual chemical inventory of the facility.

- Reports on key metrics, challenges, and opportunities to Plant Manager and Division EHS Director.

- Supports Division EHS Director in strategic environmental objectives and implementation of environmental policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:

The ideal candidate:

- Operates effectively at various volume levels and can move easily from one to another.

- Able to prioritize in a complex environment and manage time effectively, while organizing resources to achieve maximum productivity.

- Represents Bonnell Aluminum to external stakeholders to best promote good faith in the community and with regulatory agencies.

- Possesses conflict management/negotiation skills

- Effectively uses technical writing skills to correspond with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and environmental consultants.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and other necessary computer programs.

- Basic knowledge of financial concepts including (insert skills here)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Supervision of 6-10 Direct Reports consisting of wastewater treatment operators. Develop direct reports through performance management, coaching, and stretch assignments. Ensure operator licenses are maintained and apportion renewal training.

- Provides Environmental Compliance direction to 25-35 salaried employees and 250-500 hourly employees.

- Conducts environmental training for all employees in accordance with permits and regulatory requirements.

- Communicates with management, department heads, and other employees concerning environmental issues.

- Performs environmental audits of the facility and provides effective feedback and guidance to leadership and employees to drive improvement.

- Inspires employees to embrace Bonnell’s Core Values and Bonnell’s environmental policies and procedures.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor of Science in an engineering or environmental-related field is required. - Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering or chemistry is preferred.

- 3 to 5 years in an environmental-related field is preferred.

- Previous environmental management experience of large waste generator, industrial wastewater treatment facility, and/or Title V permitted facility preferred.

- Federal and State environmental regulatory experience required. Previous experience with Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservancy (TDEC) preferred.

- OSHA HAZWOPER, RCRA/DOT, or other certification preferred.

- Understanding of mechanical/chemical engineering of water systems is required. Previous operation and/or management of wastewater treatment systems preferred.

- Previous handling of compliance inspections/audits, answering findings/inquiries, negotiating findings, and reporting to maintain compliance to permits is required.