Sr. Environmental & Air Permitting Manager

SNF Holding Company; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading specialty chemical group is seeking a Sr. Environmental and Air Permitting Manager in Marietta, GA. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in environmental compliance consulting with a focus on air quality permitting. The role involves leading a team, managing projects, and providing regulatory guidance to clients. Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering and relevant certifications. Benefits include competitive salary, medical and dental coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of environmental compliance consulting experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Professional Engineering or hazardous materials certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Manage air quality permitting and compliance projects.
• Develop and submit compliance reports and permits.

Skills

Air permit applications

Air emission calculations

Analytical abilities

Project management

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 8,150 people, including more than 2,300 in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.

About the Job

We are looking for a highly technical, experienced leader who challenges the status quo respectfully, shows intellectual curiosity, works well with others, and has a growth, innovation, and continuous improvement mindset. The Manager will have deep technical experience in air quality permitting and emissions inventories, excellent regulatory interpretation skills, and a strong ability to solve complex problems, develop effective plans, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment. The Manager will lead, collaborate with, coach, and motivate a team to drive goals and objectives aligned with the company culture and Core Values, enhancing organizational effectiveness and creating standardized processes to manage change. The successful candidate will have proven project management experience, with a strong understanding of methodologies, tools, governing costs, strategic thinking to deliver value-added solutions, and strong writing and communication skills for excellent client service. This role is located in Marietta, GA.

About GESI

We are a small company that provides in-house environmental and engineering services to a large chemical manufacturer across various industry sectors (such as water treatment, oil & gas, and paper), as well as environmental consulting services to third-party clients. Our third-party clients come from diverse sectors, including battery recycling, airlines, cement, utility and recreational vehicles, foundry, and poultry processing.

Role

The Sr. Environmental and Air Permitting Manager is responsible for assisting our clients in achieving their environmental compliance needs under the Clean Air Act (primarily), the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and other requirements. They work with team members to interpret and process environmental data, make strategic decisions based on sound engineering judgment, produce quality deliverables, provide excellent customer service and project management for our clients, and maintain good working relationships with state regulatory agencies on environmental compliance and permit issues. The role also helps lead organizational change and improvement by promoting standard operating procedures and work practices, and acts as a champion for staff to embody the company's Core Values, define and execute goals, and support performance evaluation and employee development based on 360 feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, coach, mentor, develop, motivate, and empower a team of junior and mid-level engineers to strengthen decision-making and drive performance in completing air (primarily), water, and waste permit applications, as well as other compliance reports and solutions.
• Manage, assist, and support projects related to air quality permitting, emissions inventories, TRI, Title V, PSD, and NESHAP compliance.
• Produce essential documents and reports, including engineering calculations and compliance reports, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, and submissions such as Tier II, TRI, RMP reports, and applications for air, water, and waste permits.
• Address environmental challenges linked to air and water quality, waste management, and process safety.
• Render decisions on regulatory compliance based on facility and business operations, and aid clients in shaping regulatory strategies.
• Provide leadership, instruction, and advanced technical guidance to less experienced project staff.
• Lead others in project management best practices in planning, organizing, and executing value-added efficiency improvements.
• Manage multiple industrial client accounts and prepare project proposals, as applicable.
• Supervise multiple tasks, ensuring timely completion of projects within budgets and scope, and producing quality, value-added deliverables.
• Build and maintain effective relationships and excellent customer service with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and empower junior staff through continuous mentorship and feedback, performance appraisals, and alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Assist in content creation and deployment of training and professional development.
• Manage staffing levels, succession planning, and talent development to align with business needs and build leadership capability.
• Help lead and enhance organizational improvement and effectiveness.
• Adopt and utilize new digital transformation applications, software, and tools to enhance operational efficiency.
• Perform other related duties and/or project work as required or requested.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of environmental compliance consulting with focus on permitting under the Clean Air Act; at least one year of supervisory experience.
• Certifications: Professional Engineering, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or other professional certification required.
• Skills: Proficiency in formulating air permit applications; experience with air emission calculations using mass-balance, engineering judgment, and AP-42 emission factors; ability to understand and apply engineering calculations and quality control; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders; strong computer skills (MS Office, Excel; Access a plus); PMP experience is a plus.
• Other: Ability and willingness to travel within the United States periodically.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.