Environmental Manager- (LA & MS Locations Available)

Bollinger Shipyards; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead environmental compliance for multiple facilities in LA and MS. You will guide a technical team across air quality, water, waste, and emergency response programs, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

The role requires 7+ years of environmental experience, a leadership background, and a strong knowledge of CAA, CWA, and RCRA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of environmental technical experience in consulting, manufacturing, shipbuilding, heavy industry, regulatory, or similar setting.
• Prior leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental team members and provide technical guidance across air quality, water, waste management, and regulatory programs.
• Interpret, monitor, and communicate applicable environmental regulations and industry best practices.
• Manage permitting and reporting for air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous and solid waste, and emergency response programs.
• QA/QC of environmental submissions including TRI, Tier II, Emissions Inventory, Title V/State permits, and regulatory filings.
• Analyze sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and lower operating costs.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and trend analyses to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Partner with operations to integrate environmental requirements into business processes.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Manger (LA & MS Locations Available)

Location: Multiple locations Available

Position Overview:

The Environmental Manager leads the organization's environmental compliance programs and provides leadership for environmental professionals supporting multiple facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations while reducing reliance on external consultants through development of internal technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental team members while providing technical guidance across air quality, water, waste management, emergency response, and environmental compliance programs.
• Interpret, monitor, and communicate applicable Environmental regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry best practices.
• Manage permitting and reporting activities for air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous and solid waste, and emergency response programs.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of environmental submissions including TRI, Tier II, Emissions Inventory, Title V/State Air Permit reports, Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Stormwater, Wastewater, Dredge Program, and other required regulatory filings.
• Analyze sustainability initiatives by evaluating opportunities to reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and lower operating costs.
• Conduct environmental inspections, compliance audits, and trend analyses to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and promote continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into business processes.
• Support Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) initiatives and lead improvement efforts.
• Mentor team members and promote proactive compliance throughout the organization.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field required.
• 7+ years of environmental technical experience in consulting, manufacturing, shipbuilding, heavy industry, regulatory or similar setting.
• Prior leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), environmental permitting, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience working with environmental management systems and regulatory agencies.
• Prior experience in air permitting and regulatory reporting across medias.

Skills And Abilities

• Proven ability to lead and develop technical professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements to operational leaders.
• Collaborative leadership style with strong customer service orientation.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on operational excellence.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.