Environmental Manager: Compliance, Audits & Safe Operations

Brio Energy; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Steel Company in Illinois is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead all environmental activities at our industrial facility, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while driving continuous improvement.

You will prepare permit applications, oversee wastewater treatment and water supply systems, lead audits, coordinate hazardous waste management, and develop action plans after incidents. A bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ yrs related experience preferred
• HAZWOPER Certification, Potable Water Supply Operator, Class D/K Wastewater Operator, Radiation Safety would all be helpful knowledge, otherwise training will be offered.
• Demonstrate familiarity with fundamental environmental concepts as they apply to spill prevention, water pollution control, air pollution emissions, waste generation, and hazardous material handling.
• Effective project management and delegation skills
• Ability to review and apply environmental regulations (local, state, and federal)
• Experience reviewing engineering plans and contracts specifications is a plus.
• Able to continually retain and apply new information

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit environmental permit applications/renewals for new development and modification to existing processes and equipment, including but limited to Construction/Operation Air Permits, NPDES Permits for individual discharge and general storm water discharges, and an IEMA Radiation Permit.
• Oversee activities related to Sanitary Wastewater Treatment Plant, Non-Transient Non-Community Potable Water Supply, and on-site Water Treatment.
• Oversee the execution of ongoing environmental compliance records and reporting including, but not limited to, all Clean Air Act Permit conditions, annual hazardous waste reporting, air emission report, Greenhouse Gas, CEDRI, EPCRA Tier2, NPDES DMR, Toxic Release Inventory, and Radioactive Materials.
• Coordinate transport and disposal for manifested hazardous and special waste shipments - primarily seven waste streams at ~ 2,500 trucks/year in total
• Implement facility plans as required by various regulations and permits including but limited to SPCC plans, SWPP Plans, and Contingency Plans.
• Compile and submit all required governmental and corporate reports.
• Lead all environmental audits and inspections conducted by governing agencies regarding permit conditions and regulatory requirements.
• Review and recommend improvements to existing environmental strategies.
• Investigate environmental incidents and develop action plans, as necessary.
• Oversee and advise environmental consultants in specific areas of necessity.
• Involvement in renewable/alternative energies, and sustainability discussions.
• Routinely attend Steel Manufacturing Association Environmental Committee meetings and Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group meetings.
• Provide annual HAZWOPER or RCRA safety training for personnel.
• Participate in weekly Management Staff meeting
• Supervise Environmental Supervisor
• Report to work as scheduled
• Follow all related SJPs
• Adhere to all Policies and work rules
• Comply with all SSC Safety rules
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

HAZWOPER Certification

Radiation Safety

Project management

Regulatory compliance

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

Computer

Phone

Job description

Sterling Steel Company in Illinois is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead all environmental activities at our industrial facility, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while driving continuous improvement.

You will prepare permit applications, oversee wastewater treatment and water supply systems, lead audits, coordinate hazardous waste management, and develop action plans after incidents. A bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ related experience are preferred.