Environmental Specialist II

Gerdau; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau is seeking an Environmental Specialist II to implement and maintain the EMS, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and oversee the radiation protection program at the steel mill. The role reports to the Plant Environmental Manager and involves coordinating permits, managing data collection and reporting, and training staff on environmental policies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 3–5 years of environmental compliance experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field required.
• 3–5 years environmental compliance experience in heavy industry preferred.
• Hazardous materials and wastewater certifications strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain EMS and ensure regulatory compliance across federal/state/local rules and radiation procedures.
• Coordinate permitting for air emissions, landfills, wastewater, and other environmental sources.
• Lead radiation control program activities including device calibration and alarm response.
• Develop and train staff on Environmental Compliance Plans (SPCC, SWPPP) and related procedures.

Skills

Oral and written comms

Interpersonal skills

Judgment and decision making

Detail oriented

Time management

Computer systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

Regulatory compliance software

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

This position is open for domestic candidates only.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Plant Environmental Manager, responsible for the implementation and maintenance of environmental management system (EMS), environmental compliance activities and radiation protection for the Steel Mill by assisting and advising Environmental Manager and department superintendents on environmental matters based on knowledge of environmental regulations and counsel of Corporate Environmental, outside attorneys, and consultants.

SCOPE

Typically Reports To: Plant Manager

Level of Supervision Exercised: Process/Project Leader without direct reports – project or process owner responsible for organizing and coordinating work of others to achieve common results in a collaborative manner, providing guidance to others, but without formal authority to hire, performance manage or terminate

Freedom to Act / Level of Supervision Received: General Direction – Subject to general direction and broadly defined policy objectives

Customers Supported

• Support all departments
• Budget Varies by Location
• Exposure Significant exposure from remedial costs and potential fines
• Direct Reports None
• Indirect reports Hourly technicians

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Keep up-to-date with federal, state, provincial and local environmental regulations.
• Coordinates and directs activities associated with environmental compliance and remediation.
• Coordinates and directs the radiation control program.
• Coordinates and directs compliance activities associated with any on-onsite landfill.
• Responsible for permitting activities.
• Responsible for effective supervision of hourly and exempt employees under his/her direction.
• Maintain productive relationships with mill and regulatory personnel.
• Responsible for carrying out corporate, plant and departmental policies and programs.
• Remain abreast of federal and state safety regulations.
• Monitor plant operations to detect, report and insure compliance with all environmental regulations.
• Responsible for proper, efficient, and effective work methods.
• Cooperate with other superintendents, supervisors and employees to maintain coordinated.operations.
• Responsible for implementing EMS, ECR, and KPIs. Responsible for supporting the Environmental Manager on environmental action plans, capex projects, GBS, and safety responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILTIES

• The Environmental Specialist II must keep up-to-date with environmental regulations and provide guidance and assistance to Mill management to assure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and radiation procedures. This position reports directly to the Mill Environmental Manager.
• The Environmental Specialist II collects, or oversees the collection of, samples and data required for various environmental permits. The position is also responsible for preparation, submission , and timely filing of all environmental reports, including annual Tier II, TRI, hazardous waste, superfund, Title V, NPDES, radiation protection and various other environmental reporting which must be certified true and accurate by the company. Additionally this position is responsible for coordinating permitting of all sources of air emissions, landfills, wastewater discharges, solid waste management, and storm water runoff for the mill site including any applicable contractor support functions.
• The incumbent will train employees in environmental policy, as well as participate in the development of and adhere to Environmental Compliance Plans, such as SPCC and SWPPP. In cases where appropriate training is not in place, the incumbent will develop new training programs and presentations. In addition, the Environmental Specialist II will assist plant operators and engineering in the planning of new or updated emissions control equipment or mill modifications, including review of new facilities and equipment to assure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and directing the radiation control program for all onsite operations. This includes monitoring, calibrating, and testing all radiation detection devices and ensuring proper response to all radiation detection alarms; developing procedures for handling radiation alarms; and developing proceduring for responding to the possibility of a radioactive melt.
• The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and directing activities associated with any on-site landfill. This includes performing, monitoring and testing activities; ground water monitoring; landfill inspections including stormwater drainage, vegetative or synthetic cover, and managing design, construction, related projects, maintenance and repairs.The Environmental Specialist II is responsible for implementing the environmental management system (EMS), the environmental conformance rating (ECR) program, and key performance indicator (KPI) monitoring programs. This position also actively supports the Environmental Manager in developing and implementing environmental action plans, environmental capital expenditure projects, GBS strategic directions, and safety responsibilities.
• The Environmental Specialist II obtains and provides direction, guidance, and assistance and influences operating departments as required to assure adherence to the environmental policy and to the Environmental Management System (EMS) and to assure the most efficient and effective use of resources required for remediation activities and for short-term and long-term environmental compliance in line with Company policy and under the general direction of the Mill Environmental Manager. Due to close contact with operating management and personnel, and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, the position requires the ability and maturity to effectively communicate with a variety of personalities and interests,sometimes under adversarial conditions or time constraints.
• The major challenge of this position is to implement programs,practices and procedures under the general direction of the plant Environmental Manager to assure continuous short term and long term compliance with environmental regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum qualifications necessary at the entry to this role and critical for the satisfactorily performance of essential duties. The education credentials must be earned from an accredited school/college/university.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree technical college graduate Required

Certifications

• Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification Online certification Required
• Wastewater Treatment Operator State License Required
• Underground Storage Tank Operator State License Required

Work Experience

3 – 5 years environmental compliance area of steel mill or similar heavy industrial operations Required

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

• Execute oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Interact effectively with others, including all levels of management
• Collaborate with others in a professional manner while attempting to achieve a common goal
• Demonstrate excellent judgement and decision making skills
• Identify areas of risk/concern in area of responsibility
• Identify needs and opportunities and develop action plans to address
• Recognize and attend to important details with accuracy and efficiency
• Possess strong clerical and data entry skills
• Manage multiple assignments and tasks and set priorities
• Work constructively under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines
• Use relevant computer system applications at an intermediate level

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment Combination of Production and Office Environments

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

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