Environmental Compliance Leader — Relocation Support

Gerdau; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance within the U.S.

Job summary

Gerdau in Cartersville, GA is seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager to lead regulatory compliance and sustainability efforts at a major steel mill. You will drive the environmental strategy, oversee permits, reporting, and EMS, and partner with site leadership to ensure operational excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field and 4+ years in heavy industry environmental compliance, with strong knowledge of regulations and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of environmental compliance experience in heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and reporting.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies, audits, and EMS.
• Strong leadership, communication, and continuous improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all environmental compliance programs, permits, and reporting activities, including Air (Title V), Water (NPDES), Stormwater, SPCC, Hazardous Waste, SARA, and Radiation Protection.
• Oversee the site's Environmental Management System (EMS) and drive environmental performance improvement initiatives.
• Manage environmental KPIs, capital projects, audits, and compliance action plans.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and maintain relationships with corporate and site leadership.
• Support landfill operations, groundwater monitoring, remediation activities, and emissions control systems.
• Lead and develop environmental personnel while fostering a culture of environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
• Act as a key advisor to plant leadership and serve as backup support for Health & Safety leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Continuous improvement

Environmental management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

Gerdau in Cartersville, GA is seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager to lead regulatory compliance and sustainability efforts at a major steel mill. You will drive the environmental strategy, oversee permits, reporting, and EMS, and partner with site leadership to ensure operational excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field and 4+ years in heavy industry environmental compliance, with strong knowledge of regulations and strong leadership and communication skills.