EHS Manager: Growth, Compliance & Air Permitting

AURIS NOBLE LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Quarterly performance bonuses

Annual profit-sharing program

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Scheduled annual plant shutdown

Continuing education and professional 

development support

Opportunity to play a key role in…

Job summary

AURIS NOBLE LLC in Akron, OH seeks an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to guide regulatory compliance and drive a safety culture as the company expands its operations in the circular economy of critical metals.

The role leads air permitting, regulatory strategy, and EHS integration for new production processes, equipment, and facility modifications, partnering with operations, engineering, and leadership to enable safe, compliant growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
• Experience with EPA regulations, Clean Air Act (CAA), RCRA, SARA, and TRI reporting.
• Experience managing environmental permits and regulatory compliance programs in an industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of hazardous waste management and chemical handling requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, metals processing, chemical processing, refining, or related industrial operations.
• Experience with air permitting, emissions calculations, permit applications, and agency interactions.
• Experience supporting facility expansions, process startups, or capital projects.
• HAZWOPER Instructor Certification.
• Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001 systems.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CHMM, ASP, or equivalent.
• Experience working with Ohio EPA environmental permitting programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead all environmental compliance activities related to air emissions, waste management, water compliance, chemical reporting, and regulatory permitting.
• Manage existing air permits and serve as the primary point of contact for permitting agencies.
• Evaluate the environmental impact of proposed process changes, equipment installations, and facility expansions.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain permit applications, permit modifications, emissions calculations, and supporting regulatory documentation.
• Develop permitting strategies that support operational growth while maintaining compliance with EPA and state regulations.
• Coordinate environmental reporting activities including TRI, SARA, Tier II, hazardous waste, and air emissions reporting.
• Maintain environmental management systems and support progress toward ISO 14001 certification.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to evaluate and implement new manufacturing and refining processes.
• Conduct EHS reviews and risk assessments for new equipment, technologies, and production methods.
• Support capital projects from concept through startup to ensure environmental and safety requirements are incorporated into facility design.
• Assist management in identifying regulatory requirements associated with scaling laboratory and pilot operations into full-scale production.
• Develop permitting and compliance roadmaps for future facility and process expansion initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and continually improve site EHS programs, procedures, and policies.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, training, and accountability.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and oversee site safety programs including hazard communication, lockout/tagout, PPE, confined space, contractor safety, and emergency response.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Coordinate and maintain all EHS training programs and associated records.
• Maintain chemical inventories, SDS management systems, and hazardous material tracking requirements.
• Serve as the primary EHS resource for production, maintenance, engineering, and management teams.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate upcoming compliance requirements affecting facility operations.
• Manage environmental vendors, waste disposal contractors, and regulatory consultants.
• Author and maintain environmental, health, and safety procedures, manuals, and documentation systems.
• Track key EHS performance indicators and develop continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental permits management

Hazardous materials handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

OSHA 30-Hour Certification

Tools

ISO 14001 systems

Job description

AURIS NOBLE LLC in Akron, OH seeks an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to guide regulatory compliance and drive a safety culture as the company expands its operations in the circular economy of critical metals.

The role leads air permitting, regulatory strategy, and EHS integration for new production processes, equipment, and facility modifications, partnering with operations, engineering, and leadership to enable safe, compliant growth.