Environmental Manager

Enhance Recruiting; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Environmental Manager in Richmond, VA, to oversee all air and water permitting operations for a global manufacturing leader. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in environmental compliance and energy management, leading initiatives to drive compliance and improve operational reliability. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration and effective communication within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum +5 years of professional experience in environmental services.
• Experience managing energy consumption and operating costs.
• Preferred certifications: Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance efforts with agencies.
• Develop plans for energy consumption reduction.
• Collaborate with teams to implement energy efficiency projects.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Energy management

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or master's degree in engineering or environmental science

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to make a measurable impact on the environment while driving compliance for a global manufacturing leader? We are seeking an Environmental Manager to oversee all air and water permitting operations for a global manufacturing leader located in the Ashland, VA area. This critical role will serve as the liaison between local, state, and federal agencies, ensuring full compliance with environmental regulations and maintaining the company’s strong reputation. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable, and high-quality products to our customers by driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• Leads the mill-wide efforts to improve the effectiveness of our environmental compliance with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Develop strategies and create plans to reduce energy consumption and implement more energy-efficient technologies.
• Monitor usage, track energy consumption, and identify areas for improvement.
• Educate and teach team members about energy-saving practices.
• Devises, provides, and manages systems to ensure adequate training and coaching of all department personnel.
• Negotiate contracts and work with contractors and external stakeholders, including energy suppliers.
• Stay up to date and keep current with energy legislation.
• Research and recommend new technologies and renewable sources.
• Collaborate and work with cross-functional teams to implement energy efficiency projects.
• Analyze data and identify trends and patterns in energy usage data.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are in place for the safe operation of boiler, water and waste treatment, and landfill systems.
• Ensures operation of powerhouse, boiler, waste treatment, and landfill systems follow all environmental regulations.
• Communicates overall operations status of the Utilities systems to all levels of mill management.
• Works directly with Operations to improve the reliability and cost of delivered utilities.
• Plans, budgets, and administers preventive maintenance procedures and programs.
• Coordinates with Procurement all energy and utilities-related contracts.
• Creates and administer department safety programs that are in concert with mill programs.
• Develops and initiates programs and projects to improve the safety, reliability, and effectiveness of department operations.
• Provides information to management and all areas of the mill to generate awareness of energy usage and costs.
• Provides direction in development, design, installation, and start-up of utility, department, and related projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or other advanced degrees in engineering, environmental science, resource management, or related field.
• Minimum +5 years of professional experience in environmental services to ensure all local, state, and federal compliance, primarily for air and water.
• Experience managing energy consumption and operating costs related to a range of facility and asset types, including analyzing and evaluating data and using software and data management tools.
• Experience with budgeting, procurement, and contract documents, and financing, including grant programs.
• The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with multiple stakeholders and demonstrate leadership experience.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP), Building Operator Certification (BOC), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP), or other relevant credentials are preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing and Research

Industries

• Manufacturing and Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing