Director of Environmental Compliance

$125,000 - $155,000/Yr

Arakelian Enterprises - Portage, IN

Full-time - Senior

Portage, IN

10,001+ employees

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Director of Environmental Compliance at Athens Services plays a crucial role in ensuring that the company's operations are environmentally responsible and compliant with all relevant laws and regulations. This position involves overseeing environmental compliance for facilities in Southern California, leading a team of field specialists, and collaborating with governmental agencies to maintain compliance standards. The role also includes developing training programs and conducting site visits to verify adherence to environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental compliance, including SWFP, SB 1383, WDRs, air quality, storm water permitting, hazardous materials business plans, pollution prevention, spill plans, and local agency conditional use permits.
• Oversee field environmental compliance specialists and support the Sr. Director of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability.
• Develop, administer, and improve environmental training programs, monitoring completion rates and effectiveness.
• Develop, oversee, and improve field environmental compliance activities and measures.
• Collaborate with operations to integrate environmental programs into business operations and ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Conduct routine site visits of facilities to verify compliance and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide subject matter expertise on environmental matters related to changes in operations and business processes.
• Interact and coordinate with governmental environmental agencies on behalf of facilities as directed by the Sr. Director.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership to implement remediation programs.
• Support construction projects during design, construction, and post-construction phases.
• Direct and assess sampling and laboratory analyses of waste and other materials.
• Provide guidance on HHW handling and load checks.
• Review product safety data sheets to determine safe handling and exposure for workers.
• Oversee and implement environmental compliance and management audit programs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide subject matter expertise for contract preparation in collaboration with Legal.
• Support other projects and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in the solid waste industry preferred, with at least 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Relevant environmental compliance experience with landfill or compost facility is required.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with emission control device compliance.
• Experience with interpretation of product safety data sheets to determine safe handling or exposure for workers.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning