Director Environmental Compliance

GAF Materials Corporation - Gainesville, TX

Full-time - Senior

Gainesville, TX

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of Environmental Compliance at GAF is responsible for establishing, implementing, and overseeing corporate environmental programs and ensuring compliance with government regulations. This role involves driving environmental strategy across all locations, collaborating with site EHS staff, and managing direct reports and contract personnel. The position emphasizes leadership in environmental practices and compliance, technical expertise, and strategic partnerships to enhance the company's environmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Create a future-state vision for environmental excellence and a well-defined, multi-phased execution strategy.
• Oversee all aspects of the company's environmental initiatives, working alongside third-party vendors and environmental counsel.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and leadership to implement applicable programs such as remediation, wastewater, and air emissions.
• Evaluate and interpret federal and state environmental regulations as they apply to operations.
• Partner across functions to ensure robust systems for meeting regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
• Evaluate and recommend options to improve air pollution control technology.
• Prepare permit applications and air emission calculations.
• Perform calculations to support reporting, permit applications, and compliance requirements.
• Serve as a resource to compliance, engineering, and operations staff.
• Work with project teams and plant personnel to ensure environmental compliance at facilities.
• Monitor emerging trends in environmental programs and regulations, developing strategies for preparedness.
• Train, mentor, and develop EHS resources and leadership regarding environmental programs and risks.
• Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Partner with Senior Leadership on potential acquisitions.
• Liaise with internal and external counsel on environmental projects and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is required.
• Post graduate degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer certification preferred.
• 15+ years of environmental management experience, with 10+ years in management roles.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 50%.
• Strong problem-solving skills using standard engineering/scientific methods.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for building relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High level of work ethic and commitment to company success.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated openness to change and flexibility.
• Ability to motivate teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite Office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401k
• Vacation packages