Environmental Manager

Environmental Manager; Sugar Refinery; Fort Morgan, CO

Position Overview

An experienced Environmental professional at its facility in Fort Morgan, CO. MUST HAVE Wastewater experience. This position is responsible for coordinating environmental compliance in accordance with permits and federal regulation, and leading continual improvement in monitoring and reporting in a heavy manufacturing environment. This person must be extremely organized and task-oriented in order to lead and drive environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives. The position will be responsible for maintaining site-specific monitoring programs for Air, Water, Waste, and EPCRA, with a focus on wastewater treatment; and managing a team of personnel. With a hands-on attitude, this person must effectively communicate and collaborate with the Environmental Director, Factory Manager, supporting facility Management, and Regulatory Agencies to create a safe and environmentally conscious culture. Reports to both the Environmental Director and Factory Manager

Essential Functions

Certified Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) with oversight of a Class B wastewater treatment works and associated sludge handling system
Routinely review and fully comprehend all facility environmental permits and applicable federal and state regulations
Ensure compliance with environmental obligations set forth in facility's agreement with the State
Evaluate daily compliance with facility Title V air permit limitations using the site's Data Acquisition and Handling System (DAHS), process historian (dataPARC), and air monitoring records
Coordinate with Environmental Director to schedule and develop test protocols for required air emissions testing and performance evaluations related to the site's Parametric Emissions Monitoring System (PEMS)
Verify, at least monthly, that all required monitoring and recordkeeping is being performed as required by permits
Develop, routinely review, and update Best Management Practices (BMP) Plans for all environmental programs
Perform routine sampling of environmental media as required by permits to monitor quality and effectiveness of BMPs
Coordinate the effective implementation of the site's Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan
Routinely audit environmental programs to identify gaps, and lead initiatives to improve areas of deficiency
Provide permitting guidance to facility Management for the construction of new equipment and expansion and/or modification of operations
When necessary, collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders, including Management, Regulatory Agencies, public officials, neighbors, and local emergency planning committees in a way that upholds the company's reputation and standing in the community
Facilitate new hire and ongoing training for employees in accordance with internal best practices and permit requirements
Ensure all compliance deadlines and necessary corrective action are met in a timely manner
Identify when prompt notifications to Regulatory Agencies are necessary, and prepare and submit notifications in a timely manner, with oversight from the Environmental Director
Prepare or coordinate the submittal of all routine environmental reports including: Stack Test Reports, Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), Annual Stormwater Report, Biennial Hazardous Waste Report (if necessary), Title V Semi-Annual Deviation Reports, Title V Compliance Certification, Annual NSPS Subpart Db Report, Greenhouse Gas Report, APEN updates, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Report, SARA Title III (Tier 2) Report, and any other report required by environmental permit, regulation, or order

Skill & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree, with an emphasis in science or engineering
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in environmental compliance management
Licensed in Colorado as a Class B Wastewater Operator or equivalent qualifications, preferred
Safety leader with exemplary record of leadership
Knowledge and comprehension of both Federal and State Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and EPCRA
Proficient in critical thinking and multi-tasking high priority projects in a proactive manner
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Computer competent (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Office 365 applications)
Detail oriented, and proficient in comprehending complex regulatory language
Must be a Self-Starter, as well as friendly, results oriented, and collaborative

Salary: $90K-$120K; Strong benefits; Relo Assist; EOE; No Sponsorship

Contact/send resume: nancy@mrkinston.com