Environmental Manager

Columbia River Nitrogen LLC; Deer Island (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia River Nitrogen LLC in Deer Island, Oregon, seeks an experienced Environmental Compliance and Laboratory Manager to lead regulatory programs, oversee permits, and manage environmental monitoring and audits. The role supervises laboratory staff, maintains SOPs and QA/QC, coordinates with operations and engineering, and drives continuous improvement through EMS development and technical reporting.

Strong knowledge of DEQ/EPA requirements and ability to communicate calculations to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field is required/preferrred.
• Experience with environmental regulations and QA/QC practices.
• Ability to work with regulators and interpret regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permits.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs, inspections, sampling, testing, and reporting.
• Lead environmental audits, inspections, and corrective action processes.
• Develop and maintain an Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Prepare regulatory reports and track performance metrics.
• Supervise laboratory staff and ensure QA/QC and SOP adherence.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, maintenance and quality teams.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Leadership & staff management

Project management

Communication with regulators

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field

Tools

QA/QC protocols

SOP development

Environmental EMS implementation

Job description

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in environmental engineering (preferred), chemical/civil engineering, environmental science or related disciplines such as chemistry or physics required.
• Create/edit calculations in excel up to and including 2nd year engineering calculus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in environmental engineering (preferred), chemical/civil engineering, environmental science or related disciplines such as chemistry or physics required.
• Create/edit calculations in excel up to and including 2nd year engineering calculus.

Experience:

• Minimum of fifteen years’ technical experience desired, including work with environmental regulators, environmental regulations, working in/around laboratories and manipulating large volumes of data. Demonstrated experience in quality systems (e.g., QA/QC, lab accreditation).

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certifications/Training (or ability to obtain): Hazardous Waste, DOT Ground Shipping, Smoke School Opacity and OHA Small Potable Water System preferred.
• Professional certifications/licenses (e.g., PE, CHMM, CEM, PMP)
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025 or ISO 18001 programs.

Industry Experience (Preferred):

• Heavy Manufacturing, Chemical
• Knowledge of industrial laboratories, including both environmental and process. Ability to review the work (e.g., Sampling, Analytical), discuss gaps/improvements and assist with corrective action.

Regulatory Knowledge:

• Knowledge of environmental Federal, State and Local, requirements, including DEQ, DOT, EPA, OHA and OAR.
• Ability to interact, discuss issues and explain math equations, with regulatory compliance officials.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance & Management

• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA, DEQ).
• Maintain and update environmental permits (air, water rights, wastewater).
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs including inspections, sampling, testing, and reporting.
• Manage waste streams including hazardous, universal and other regulated waste (e.g., asbestos).
• Lead environmental audits, inspections, and corrective action processes.
• Develop and maintain an Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Prepare required regulatory reports and track environmental performance metrics.

Laboratory Operations

• Oversee day to day laboratory activities to ensure compliance, quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), QA/QC protocols, and documentation.
• Ensure laboratory instruments are calibrated, maintained, and function properly.
• Manage sample workflow, data analysis, and reporting timelines.
• Oversee procurement and inventory of chemicals, reagents, and lab supplies.
• Implement and monitor laboratory accreditation requirements, as needed.

Safety & Risk Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for environmental compliance.
• Conduct training on environmental compliance topics (e.g., spill response, waste/recycle management), and lab safety (e.g., hazardous materials handling)
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and non compliance/conformance issues and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure safety protocols are up to date.

Leadership & Staff Management

• Displays leadership and professionalism in the workplace.
• Supervise laboratory technicians, analysts, interns, and environmental staff.
• Provide coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities. Develop staffing plans and support recruitment for technical positions.
• Foster a culture of scientific excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Project & Program Management

• Lead environmental projects, laboratory upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including operations, engineering, maintenance and quality.
• Prepare technical reports, environmental analyses, and executive summaries for leadership.
• Manage budgets for environmental programs and laboratory operations.