Environmental Manager

W. R. Grace; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Flexible Workplace

Retirement Plan

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Donation Match

US Benefits Summary

Job summary

Grace is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead the design, development, and implementation of programs supporting local, state, and regulatory Environmental Compliance (EPA, MDE) across a complex chemical manufacturing operation.

The role supervises the Environmental Engineer and Environmental Project Manager, drives sustainability initiatives, risk assessment, and permits, and partners with regulators to maintain Responsible Care performance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for expansion and optimization of environmental permits and programs.
• Oversee environmental permitting and waste management including Title V, NPDES, SWPPP.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local requirements.
• Lead Environmental Management Systems and audits with corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Manage environmental risk, emissions, and sustainability initiatives.
• Serve as primary site contact for regulators and coordinate reporting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Safety management systems

Job description

About Grace
Grace, established in 1854, is a Standard Industries company and a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life. Our customers use our catalysts, engineered materials, process technologies and fine chemicals to manufacture everyday products – like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals and food packaging – better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employees work to harness the power of science for a better world at our global headquarters in Columbia, Maryland and locations worldwide.

Requisition ID: 25143
About Grace
Grace, established in 1854, is a Standard Industries company and a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life. Our customers use our catalysts, engineered materials, process technologies and fine chemicals to manufacture everyday products – like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals and food packaging – better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employees work to harness the power of science for a better world at our global headquarters in Columbia, Maryland and locations worldwide.
Grace Global Business Services (GBS)
At Grace Global Business Services (GBS) in Manila, Philippines, our teams play a critical role in supporting the organization’s worldwide operations. For more than a decade, GBS has been a trusted partner, delivering expertise in shared services, process excellence, and digital enablement. Our team members support business lines and functions across Grace, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Supply Chain and more.
At GBS, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact—working alongside global colleagues to help shape the chemical manufacturing industry. You’ll be part of a collaborative, team-oriented culture where safety comes first. We prioritize your well-being by offering competitive benefits and flexible working options that help you thrive. Here, you’ll find meaningful ways to grow your career, whether deepening your expertise in your field or exploring new roles.
Job Description
Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.
The Environmental Manager reports to the Environmental Health, Safety (EHS), and Security Manager. This position is responsiblefor the design, development, and implementation of programs supportinglocal, state and regulatory requirements for Environmental Compliance (EPA, MDE). Provides direct supervision to the Environmental Engineer and Environmental Project Manager in support of Operations and Operational Readiness, including Risk Assessment (HIRA) and Environmental Compliance. Provides strategic leadership for environmental compliance, permits, waste management, sustainability initiatives, regulatory interactions, and environmental management systems across a complex chemical manufacturing operation

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline.
• 7 or more years of 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.

Benefits

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

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nearest Major Market: Baltimore