Plant Environmental Manager — Air Permitting & Compliance

Cabot Corporation; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Vacation

Onsite work

Job summary

Cabot Corporation seeks a Plant Environmental Manager to lead the SH&E organization at the Franklin, LA facility. You will be responsible for regulatory compliance, Title V permitting, and cost-effective environmental programs, guiding a professional team and collaborating with site leadership.

You will oversee emissions monitoring, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement of environmental performance across air, water, and waste operations, aligning with RC14001 and Responsible Care

Qualifications

• Bachelor/University degree in Environmental or Safety engineering or related fields.
• 7+ years of related experience (i.e. Title V permitting, waste, water, air, etc).
• Prior manufacturing experience is required.
• Prior leadership/ supervisory experience is desired.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and safety sciences and practices.
• Strong knowledge of national and local regulations.
• Leadership and management skills; ability to motivate and oversee work of a professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permits, and reporting requirements related to air, water, waste, and chemical manufacturing operations.
• Serve as the primary environmental liaison with regulatory agencies, including the EPA and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ).
• Manage the site's Title V Air Permit and all environmental permitting activities, including renewals, modifications, and permit-related compliance obligations.
• Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions, ensuring timely and effective responses to findings and inquiries.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs, including emissions testing, Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), and reporting to ensure compliance with permit limits.
• Evaluate capital projects, process modifications, and operational changes to identify environmental impacts, permitting requirements, and compliance risks.
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental compliance programs, training initiatives, and management systems, including Responsible Care® and RC14001® requirements.
• Lead the investigation, reporting, and resolution of environmental incidents, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance, sustainability initiatives, and site environmental metrics to achieve corporate and regulatory objectives.
• Establish environmental goals and provide technical guidance to plant leadership on regulatory requirements, compliance strategies, and environmental risk management.
• Monitor emerging environmental regulations and legislation, assessing impacts to operations and implementing necessary compliance strategies.
• Support reliable operation and optimization of air pollution control systems while building strong relationships with regulators, corporate environmental teams, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Team management

Education

Bachelor/University degree in Environmental or Safety engineering or related fields

Tools

CEMS

Job description

Cabot Corporation seeks a Plant Environmental Manager to lead the SH&E organization at the Franklin, LA facility. You will be responsible for regulatory compliance, Title V permitting, and cost-effective environmental programs, guiding a professional team and collaborating with site leadership.

You will oversee emissions monitoring, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement of environmental performance across air, water, and waste operations, aligning with RC14001 and Responsible Care