Environmental Protection Manager

WM; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation/holidays/personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection professional to administer EP programs across designated Market Areas in Nashville. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge and the ability to guide field operations with technical insights and training.

The candidate will lead EP initiatives, manage permits, coordinate with management and regulators, and oversee testing and data reporting, ensuring compliant waste, water, air, and stormwater programs at multiple sites within the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of environmental protection experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory environments as they apply to EP and compliance.
• Bachelor's Degree required; HS or GED acceptable in lieu.

Responsibilities

• Administer and implement EP programs in assigned Area(s).
• Serve as Area EP contact for incident notifications and regulatory matters.
• Provide training and guidance to site, district and MA management and operations personnel.
• Develop and oversee EP testing, investigations, assessments and guidance.
• Coordinate with regulators and manage permits and related approvals.
• Maintain EP data tracking systems and reporting.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental protection

Training and guidance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

GED

In lieu of degree

Job description

I. Job Summary

7 years of environmental protection related experience and 30% travel in Market Area

Under general supervision, administer and implement Environmental Protection (EP) programs in assigned Area(s). Serves as Area EP contact and assists field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitor and investigate compliance status providing training and specific recommendations to site, district and MA management and operations personnel. This position may be required to lead EP team professionals in some Groups and/or Areas.

• Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned Market Area(s). Serves as Market Area EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues, permit applications and expansion projects over the broad media water, air and waste regulatory frameworks.
• Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations. Provides compliance enforcement support to operating facilities by investigating and assessing the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Coordinates with site/MA staff on action plan resolution and regulatory agency negotiations.
• Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation.
• Responsible for developing, coordinating, recording and overseeing field EP testing, investigations, assessments and guidance. Additionally responsible for related activities involving management of petroleum products, leachate, landfill gas, sanitary and industrial wastewaters, stormwater and groundwater related to the collection, transportation and/or disposal of wastes.
• Provides budget guidance regarding addressing EP Market Area or site projects.
• Provides technical and project direction to outside consultants, site and Market Area staff on EP program implementation, improvement and maintenance and in the resolution of any current or potential environmental issues.
• Administer customer waste approvals.
• Prepares and delivers EP training and education to facility and Market Area staff.
• Maintain EP data tracking system databases (Cycle, Dakota Tracer) and provides company related reporting.

III. Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree
• in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma
• GED
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience.
• 7 years of environmental protection related experience
• Requires knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance.
• Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Field: This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

Benefits

• At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.