Environmental Compliance Lead - Day One Benefits & Growth

Gerdau North America; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

401K match

Parental leave

Annual bonus

EAP

Job summary

Gerdau North America seeks a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist to oversee inspections, monitoring, and reporting for environmental compliance across the steel mill operations in Petersburg, VA. You will report to the Mill Environmental Manager and guide division management on pollution control and regulatory issues.

The role emphasizes long-term environmental solutions, coordination with vendors and regulators, and driving continuous improvement with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Associate degree with relevant work experience required.
• 15 years of progressive environmental compliance and regulatory experience preferred, with demonstrated leadership potential.
• Experience in industrial regulations, Title V, air permits, RCRA, storm water quality, and reporting.
• Ability to work a Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of personalities and interests regarding work-related problems, compliance solutions, and regulatory issues.
• Ability to tolerate indoor and outdoor weather and plant noise with proper personal protection equipment.
• Strong organizational and team building skills.
• Able to manage projects and conduct inspections.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Train employees in environmental policy and establish new training tools and presentations.
• Establish long term waste disposal solutions which meet the needs of mill operations.
• Keep up to date with federal, state, and local environmental regulations by attending periodic training courses.
• Participate as directed in environmental compliance and remediation activities.
• Maintain divisions environmental files and reports.
• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company environmental regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain productive relationships with mill management and regulatory personnel.
• Adhere to company policy, programs, and procedures.
• Maintain records and data management to meet State and Federal regulatory obligations.
• Monitor key compliance metrics and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collects sample and data required for various environmental projects, reports, permits, and licenses.
• Prepare, submit, and timely file federal, state, and local environmental reports.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory communication

Project management

Inspection coordination

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Gerdau North America seeks a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist to oversee inspections, monitoring, and reporting for environmental compliance across the steel mill operations in Petersburg, VA. You will report to the Mill Environmental Manager and guide division management on pollution control and regulatory issues.

The role emphasizes long-term environmental solutions, coordination with vendors and regulators, and driving continuous improvement with a focus on safety and