Environmental and Hazardous Materials Leader

Faith Technologies•Menasha, WI

About The Position

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care . It is required that the Environmental & Hazardous Materials Leader has experience with EPA, OSHA, and DOT hazardous materials regulations and environmental reporting, with the ability to evaluate applicability of additional EPA programs (e.g., TSCA, SPCC) as operational scope evolves. They must also be certified in Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe. A strong working knowledge of SDS interpretation, chemical compatibility, ventilation/storage requirements, and emergency response is needed. In addition, experience conducting environmental assessments, audits, and risk analyses and the ability to both lead at a strategic level and execute hands-on tactical work. It is preferred that the Environmental & Hazardous Materials Leader has prior work experience in multi‑site manufacturing or construction environments, along with certifications such as: CSP, CHMM, CIH, NEBOSH, ISO 14001, HAZWOPER, OSHA 30/HAZMAT transportation. Experience with environmental management software or EHS information systems is also preferred. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health, Chemistry, or related field. Experience: 7+ years in Environmental or EHS roles with direct experience in hazardous materials management. Travel: 10-20% Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

Requirements

experience with EPA, OSHA, and DOT hazardous materials regulations and environmental reporting, with the ability to evaluate applicability of additional EPA programs (e.g., TSCA, SPCC) as operational scope evolves
certified in Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe
strong working knowledge of SDS interpretation, chemical compatibility, ventilation/storage requirements, and emergency response
experience conducting environmental assessments, audits, and risk analyses and the ability to both lead at a strategic level and execute hands-on tactical work
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health, Chemistry, or related field
7+ years in Environmental or EHS roles with direct experience in hazardous materials management

Nice To Haves

prior work experience in multi‑site manufacturing or construction environments
certifications such as: CSP, CHMM, CIH, NEBOSH, ISO 14001, HAZWOPER, OSHA 30/HAZMAT transportation
Experience with environmental management software or EHS information systems

Responsibilities

Environmental & Hazardous Materials Program Ownership Advances FTI’s end-to-end hazardous materials and environmental compliance framework — including policies, processes, governance, standards, tools, and reporting.
Defines what constitutes hazardous material for FTI and maintains documentation aligned with EPA, OSHA, DOT, CERCLA/EPCRA, RCRA, and other federal/state requirements.
Facilitates the identification and implementation of a company-wide hazardous material inventory tracking system, including receiving, onsite movement, storage, integration into products, and disposal.
Compliance, Regulatory Management & Reporting Ensures compliance with: EPA (CERCLA/EPCRA, Clean Air/Water Act, RCRA, and TSCA where applicable) OSHA (hazard communication, exposure limits, hazardous material handling) DOT/PHMSA (hazmat transport, labeling, training) Relevant state and local permits , building codes, and storage requirements
Develops and submits all required environmental reports, including Tier II/TRI when applicable.
Leads internal audits, corrective actions, and inspection readiness.
Ensures proper handling, storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals and batteries.
Develops and implements standardized protocols for the handling, ventilation, and waste management of materials associated with industrial painting, welding, and metal fabrication to minimize environmental impact and personnel exposure.
Emerging Technology Environmental Risk Leadership Leads environmental hazard assessment for large-format lithium or alternative chemistry batteries, including fire risk, thermal runaway, ventilation, separation distances, and SDS review.
Partners with engineering, procurement, logistics, and facilities teams to integrate environmental risk considerations into new technologies and facility expansions.
Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis Conducts or oversees job hazard analyses (JHAs), environmental impact assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations for chemical, biological, and physical risks .
Coordinates workplace testing for chemicals, noise, air contaminants, and hazardous materials.
Develops and maintains environmental emergency response plans in coordination with the Safety and Risk teams (spill response, battery incidents, exposure protocols).
Technology, Tools & Data Systems Recommends systems for hazardous material tracking, labeling, SDS management, and environmental data reporting.
Supports ERP tagging, metadata definitions, and item-level environmental classification.
Ensures tools support real-time visibility and compliance readiness.
Training & Culture Building Develops training programs for: Hazardous material awareness & handling Environmental incident reporting Fires, spills, large battery hazards DOT hazardous material transport requirements
Builds a culture of environmental stewardship across manufacturing, job sites, new product development, and facility expansion.
Cross Functional Leadership Collaborates with teams in Procurement, Safety, Engineering, Supply Chain, Facilities, Manufacturing, Field Operations, and Legal/Risk to promote consistency and facilitate the adoption of new processes.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.