Environmental Manager

W. R. Grace & Co.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 111,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Disability

Grace Wellness Program

Flexible Workplace

Retirement Plans

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Donation Match Program

Job summary

Grace, a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials, is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead environmental programs across a complex chemical manufacturing operation. The role reports to the EHS and Security Manager and focuses on permits, waste management, sustainability, and regulatory interactions.

Qualifications include a STEM degree with 7+ years of environmental experience, 3+ years in industrial manufacturing, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required.
• 7+ years of environmental experience.
• 3+ years in industrial manufacturing or chemical industry.
• Supervisory/leadership experience; strong communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for environmental permits and programs across a chemical facility.
• Oversee Title V, NPDES, SWPPP, and waste management programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with EPA, state, and local requirements.
• Lead environmental management systems, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage environmental risk, emissions, and waste disposal programs.
• Serve as primary site contact for regulators and agencies.
• Develop environmental talent and sustainability initiatives across operations.

Skills

Environmental experience

Leadership

Regulatory familiarity

Strategic program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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Band Grade :4-15
Annual Wage Range: $111,458.40 - $153,255.30
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Built on a foundation of talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. Through our two industry-leading business segments, Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies, we deliver innovative products, technologies, and services that help improve our customers’ products and processes around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people across more than 30 countries.

The Environmental Manager reports to the Environmental Health, Safety (EHS), and Security Manager and provides leadership for environmental programs and compliance across a complex chemical manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving programs that support compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations, including EPA and MDE requirements.

The Environmental Manager provides direct supervision to the Environmental Engineer and Environmental Project Manager and partners closely with Operations to support operational readiness, risk assessments (HIRA), and environmental compliance. Key areas of responsibility include environmental permitting, waste management, sustainability initiatives, regulatory interactions, and environmental management systems.

• Provides leadership for the expansion and optimization of environmental permits and programs, managing complex projects such as landfill operations, air permit modifications, waste management strategies, and regulatory compliance solutions that enable site operations and future growth.
• Oversee all environmental (Title V, NPDES, SWPPP, Oil Management) permitting, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management including the Curtis Bay landfill operations
• Ensure Environmental Regulatory Compliance by managing Title V air permits, NPDES permits, SWPPP requirements, hazardous waste programs, and other federal, state, and local environmental obligations.
• Lead Environmental Management Systems and Auditing through compliance calendars, inspections, environmental audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain regulatory compliance and Responsible Care performance.
• Manage Waste, Emissions, and Environmental Risk by overseeing hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, emissions control programs, pollution prevention efforts, and environmental impact reduction projects.
• Provide Environmental Leadership and Agency Interface by serving as the primary site contact for regulators, coordinating environmental reporting, supporting permit negotiations, and maintaining relationships with agencies such as EPA and state environmental departments.
• Develop Environmental Talent and Sustainability Programs by identifying training needs, building environmental competency within operations and maintenance teams, and leading sustainability, resource conservation, and environmental performance improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline.
• 7+ years of Environmental Experience
• 3+ years of industrial manufacturing, chemical industry, or related experience
• Supervisory and leadership experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and electronic safety management or action-tracking systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of Environmental experience in chemical manufacturing, refinery, pharmaceutical, heavy industrial, or high-hazard operations.
• Experience working in a union environment and partnering with joint labor-management safety committees.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and drive sustainable improvement through influence and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment (leading and participating) with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to make data-driven decisions
• High level of personal motivation, with a drive for ownership and accountability in performance of job responsibilities
• Ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to influence without direct authority.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program · U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)