Regional Environmental Compliance & Permitting Lead

Sims Metal; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Limited, a global leader in metal recycling, is seeking an Environmental Compliance Leader for the North America Metals Metro Region. You will guide facilities to meet environmental standards, permit requirements, and corporate SOPs while partnering with regional management.

You will drive programs across stormwater, air emissions, hazardous materials, waste, and EMS, and coach site teams on regulatory practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of environmental compliance or management experience.
• Experience with industrial facilities and environmental programs.
• Experience implementing environmental regulations and standards.
• Experience with regulatory agencies in the Northeastern United States.
• Experience with stormwater, hazardous materials, waste, and wastewater programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting activities, including applications and renewals.
• Oversee regulatory inspections, NOVs, and corrective actions.
• Support EMS, SOPs, and corporate environmental programs.
• Drive KPIs and track environmental performance.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

MS Office

Regulatory interpretation

Travel required

ISO 14001

Education

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Science

Environmental Management

Environmental Health

Ecology

Geology

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Physics

Job description

Sims Limited, a global leader in metal recycling, is seeking an Environmental Compliance Leader for the North America Metals Metro Region. You will guide facilities to meet environmental standards, permit requirements, and corporate SOPs while partnering with regional management.

You will drive programs across stormwater, air emissions, hazardous materials, waste, and EMS, and coach site teams on regulatory practices.