Director of Environmental Compliance & Permitting

Huber; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 106,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

J.M. Huber Corporation is seeking a Manager of Environmental Affairs & Compliance to provide strategic leadership across multiple manufacturing and mining sites, ensuring license-to-operate through permitting, compliance, and HSMS improvements.

You will partner with operations, EHS, engineering and legal to shape strategy and risk management. The role requires 10+ years of experience in environmental compliance, strong communication skills, and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline required
• Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive environmental compliance experience supporting manufacturing, mining, industrial, or natural resource operations
• Strong expertise in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental management systems
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state environmental regulations and permitting requirements
• Experience supporting mining operations and related environmental requirements preferred
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, sustainability management systems, and environmental auditing practices
• Professional certifications such as CHMM, QEP, REM, or CEM desirable
• Strong project management, analytical, and risk assessment capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills including regulators and industry associations
• Travel approximately 25%

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance programs across HSM operations ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations
• Direct and manage permitting activities related to air emissions, water withdrawals, stormwater, wastewater, mining operations, wetlands, floodplains, and land use
• Serve as the primary environmental SME, providing risk-based guidance on regulatory and compliance matters
• Monitor environmental legislation and emerging regulations; assess impacts and develop compliance strategies
• Ensure permit requirements, monitoring programs, reporting obligations, and deadlines are managed
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Project teams to support MOC processes, capital projects, and permitting
• Represent HSM with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and stakeholders
• Support environmental due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, and transactions
• Drive continuous improvement of HSMS and support internal auditing
• Develop and deliver environmental compliance training to EHS and operations
• Track, analyze, and communicate environmental performance metrics to leadership

Skills

Environmental leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science

Master's degree preferred

Job description

J.M. Huber Corporation is seeking a Manager of Environmental Affairs & Compliance to provide strategic leadership across multiple manufacturing and mining sites, ensuring license-to-operate through permitting, compliance, and HSMS improvements.

You will partner with operations, EHS, engineering and legal to shape strategy and risk management. The role requires 10+ years of experience in environmental compliance, strong communication skills, and travel up to 25%.