Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Easley (SC)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability and

On-Site Nurse

Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan

401k with match

Job summary

Ortec is seeking an Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Manager to oversee air and water quality programs, waste management, and regulatory reporting across our three plants. You will lead audits, maintain records, and collaborate with Engineering and EHS teams to ensure regulatory adherence and continuous improvement.

The role requires a strong background in environmental regulations, project management, and data-driven decision making, with hands-on experience in manufacturing settings

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental/Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or related.
5+ years in environmental compliance roles.
3+ years in a manufacturing setting.
US work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Prepare and renew plant environmental permit applications (air, water, waste).
Lead EPA compliance, reporting and regulatory submissions.
Audit environmental programs and maintain records per regulations.
Manage documentation, filing systems and records for corporate programs.
Coordinate with engineers, consultants and EHS Director on environmental projects.

Skills

Project management

Data visualization

Regulatory compliance

Environmental regulations

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental/Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or related

Job description

Ortec has been providing custom chemical solutions and personalized service since 1980. With three plants and over 300 employees, we can meet the production needs of our customers while maintaining a high level of personalized service. We are large enough to get the job done, yet small enough to care. Even as the company grows and develops new services, we never forget the values that made us who we are as a company.

We are a team. A family. A group of smart, talented, big-hearted individuals working together for the success of our customers and the growth of our communities.

AND WE HONOR OUR COMMITMENTS

What we do at Ortec is complicated at times. Why we do what we do is not complicated: We want to make a difference for our customers and our communities around us. How we do what we do is also not complicated: everything starts with Integrity.

WHY ORTEC?

The foundation of Ortec is our talented, dedicated employees. Our commitment to delivering chemical manufacturing services with measurable quality has made us a trusted partner to some of the most familiar names in business. Our success is drawn from the experience, energy and teamwork of our employees, who consistently deliver results by anticipating change and executing solutions with confidence and passion. At Ortec, you'll be working with the latest technologies and tools, not to mention some of the industry's best and brightest minds. From the top down, this type of commitment and energy is radiated throughout the company. The result is a growing, dynamic, and rewarding place to work a company where we work as many and we win as one. You are a name, not a number!

We offer an excellent benefit package, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term Disability and AD&D
On-Site Nurse
Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan
401k with match
And much more...

The role of the Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Manager is to assist in the management of the environmental programs, which include air quality, water quality, and solid wastes issues, to ensure that the company complies with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Essential Functions

Compliance, Audit & Recordkeeping

Collaborate with consultants, Engineering Department, and EHS Director to prepare, obtain and renew all plant environmental permit applications, including but not limited to:

Air quality permits
Water quality permits
Waste water treatment programs
Solid waste authorizations, profiles and manifests
Perform EHS audits in accordance with company’s written procedures to ensure that corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) are being completed
Lead compliance with EPA requirements, including the timely submission of all required reports and notices to Federal, State and local entities
Develop, Revise and Maintain Corporate environmental procedures
Manage all corporate environmental records and files to ensure regulatory recordkeeping requirements

Auditing & Compliance

Lead efforts to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local Environmental regulations

Act as lead in internal audits and assessments of each Plant’s Environmental program
Monitor professional literature and attend seminars to stay current with governmental compliance requirements

Risk Assessment & Document Control

Evaluate hazards within the facilities for environmental risks

Manage environmental records and documents so they are always accessible according to regulations
Maintain and develop filing systems, for all documents and records for corporate programs
Lead root cause analysis for environmental incidents to include spills, exceedances and administrative violations to prevent recurrence

Additional Duties

Perform additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the EHS Director

Position Criteria

Demonstrable experience in project management, site investigation, data evaluation, validation and visualization, due diligence, report preparation, report review, interaction of environmental conditions and regulations
Candidates must be well versed in state and federal environmental regulations and applications.
Ability to synthesize data and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with others
Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills.
Motivated self-starter and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Exemplify safe work practices and follow the company's compliance standards.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or Environmental discipline from an accredited institution
Working knowledge of TSCA, Tier II, RCRA, EPCRA and air permitting (non-title V)
Minimum of 5 years working in an Environmental Compliance role
Minimum of 3 years working in a Manufacturing environment
Ability to work in US without Company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications