Environmental Manager

Roehm • Full-time • Wallingford, Connecticut • 3w ago

WHO WE ARE
We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,900 employees, we are represented on four continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries.

Röhm is committed to operating with social responsibility, and sustainability forms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, Röhm may be right for you.

WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS

The Environmental Manager is accountable to identify, develop implement and maintain site environmental policies and procedures to ensure environmental compliance with current and pending local, state, and federal regulations.
Site management team member accountable for all aspects environmental compliance internally and externally. Acts as the plant liaison to local, state and federal agencies
Subject matter expert and accountable party on environmental matters for site and regional management.
Leads manufacturing and process improvement initiatives related to the environment ensuring the safety and wellbeing of employees and the community.
Works to achieve and build an engaged workforce driven to self-directed ownership of environmental processes that achieve the short and long term strategic goals of the organization.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Ensure compliance with environmental requirements via the completion of required government and internal reports (including Form R, Tier II, Emission Statement, Semi-annual & annual reports, Biennial waste reporting), training of personnel, development of operating procedures and equipment requirements, "management of change" review, and auditing.
Identifying regulatory requirements and develop courses of action to ensure both our future compliance and our flexibility to operate profitably.
Provide plant leadership for the continuous improvement of the ISO 14001 EMS. Coordinates identification of environmental aspects, evaluation of significance of environmental aspects, and establishment of environmental objectives and targets. Coordinates establishment and implementation of management programs to achieve objectives and targets.
Project management on facility or operational modifications as assigned. Support project engineers on the environmental impact of capital projects.
Represents the Wallingford Plant in areas where environmental concerns internally and externally to local, state and federal agencies.
Work with local management to ensure a common understanding of environmental compliance issues and lead in their compliance efforts.
Schedule and coordinate hazardous waste material bulk loads, drum loads and lab pack pick-ups using approved waste haulers and ensure required paperwork meets state and federal regulations.
Make positive change regarding plant's processes, including; Environmental training procedures; Plant Standard Operating Procedures; the EMS system, Environmental audits and waste minimization.
Participate or lead in team investigations of all major incidents. Ensure appropriate root cause(s) and corrective actions are identified and completed in a timely manner.
Monitor and report plant emissions and discharges. Monitor and troubleshoot plant pollution abatement and controls equipment and devices. Comply with the Title V air permit including emission testing and LDAR.
Sample wastewater discharge and complete monthly DMR report. Ensure the site meet the requirements of the site owner’s NPDES permit.
Acts as backup to plant ES&S Manager.

Salary range $105,500 – $145,100 per year. The posted salary range reflects the national average for this role. Final compensation may vary based on location, experience, and qualifications. This role is eligible for an annual performance bonus in addition to base salary.

Benefits Summary: Full-Time positions are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match, discretionary company contribution, paid time off and holidays, and wellness programs.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or environmental sciences.
10+ years of experience in both Environmental Management and Process Engineering.
Working knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Good communication skills both written and oral. The ability to present information to senior management and government regulators.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable EHSS laws and regulations/programs through continuing education seminars/courses.
Provide positive, proactive leadership with regard to concern by plant employees for the safety and health of their coworkers.
Identify/coordinate/complete environmental and improvement projects.
Complete Leak Detection and Repair program weekly, monthly, and annual requirements (involves use of FID with calibration)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Hazardous Exposures: hazardous materials, loud noise, extreme heat or cold
Physical Lifting Requirements and frequency: sedentary (up to 10 pounds), light (up to 20 pounds), medium (up to 50 pounds), heavy (over 50 pounds)
Other Physical Requirements and frequency: occasional (up to 1 hr/day), regular (up to 3 hrs/day), frequent (over 3 hrs/day)
Climbing
Walking
Standing
Stooping/Kneeling
Pulling/Pushing
Ability to meet the criteria of plant safety policies/procedures