Environmental Compliance Manager

GFL Environmental • Southfield, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFL is expanding and seeking a Regional Environmental Compliance Manager for Michigan and Indiana. This role is responsible for ensuring facility environmental compliance with GFL policies and all local, state, and federal regulations. The position involves approximately 60% travel between Michigan and Indiana, covering around 40 site locations. The manager will coordinate with facility operations and leadership to provide direction on regulatory and permit requirements, drive compliance using GFL tools, communicate risks, and implement corrective actions. Key duties include managing agency relationships, ensuring timely reporting and recordkeeping, responding to inquiries, and reviewing regulations for potential business impacts. The role also involves training operations on permit and regulatory requirements, GFL programs, and policies, as well as engaging with third parties and corporate teams. Additionally, the manager will participate in business functions such as training, project support, contract negotiation, planning, budgeting, legal and regulatory interaction, general operations, and maintenance.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in natural sciences, environmental management, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of progressive field experience in environmental management, compliance, and permitting in a multi-facility environment
• Expertise and extensive knowledge of federal and applicable state regulations, laws, and policies including but not limited to: RCRA, CERCLA, CWA/NPDES, CAA/TITLE V, SPCC, NSPS, EPCRA, and UST.
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency and working knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to work with environmental management software systems (Safety Environmental Management System)
• Capability to handle multiple tasks and competing demands to meet deadlines
• Must be comfortable with a fast-paced, opportunity-filled work environment
• Maintain work by effectively using problem solving skills independently
• Ability to develop processes and procedures as well as initiate tasks related to job requirements
• A quick learner with solid work habits who works well under pressure with constant re-prioritization of duties
• Maintains the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality regarding company information
• Must have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication as well as presentation skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organization
• Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and accomplish goals and objectives
• Work in indoor environment (office or home office) 40% of the time. Remainder of time will be spent outdoors at hauling companies, transfer stations, recycling facilities, landfills or other physical locations
• Environmental noise level is usually moderate to loud
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
• Early morning start times are occasional to frequent
• Travel (including overnight) is required.
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Nice To Haves

• Established agency relationships are preferred
• General working knowledge of safety is beneficial
• Exposure to Google working systems is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees all aspects of environmental compliance tasks for regulated facilities through SEMS by coordinating and supporting all permitting, sampling, reporting and recordkeeping functions for the operations.
• Maintains local and state regulatory compliance with required permits and related requirements, including special waste/non-conforming waste issues.
• Coordinates required sampling, analysis and reporting for water programs (stormwater, groundwater, drinking water, wastewater) through qualified third parties.
• Supports air permitting and compliance programs, including odor, emissions, and methane compliance.
• Routinely inspects facilities to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, permit conditions and GFL programs and policies, including coordination of corrective action planning and training.
• Manages permitting activities, including coordination between operations, third-party consultants/laboratories, and regulatory agencies for new permits, renewals, and modifications.
• Works through closure/post-closure activities as needed with operations, legal, risk management, and third-party consultants.
• Maintains all required permits, records, compliance tasks, and environmental events through SEMS and provides Operations updates on KPIs.
• Engages with corporate support partners to assist in improving compliance program development, best management practices, standard work instructions, and company policies.
• Supports new acquisition integration as it relates to environmental compliance and permit functions.
• Manages compliance communications and notices of violation, follow-up reporting, and communication to leadership for non-compliance events.
• Mitigates ongoing risk and manages follow-up corrective action planning.
• Leads compliance-related written and oral communications with external agencies.
• Provides technical information and training to the operations team.
• Completes special projects/assignments as required by leadership.
• Provides expertise on key projects as needed.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for the region related to environmental compliance and permitting.
• Works with third-party consultants, associations, and government agencies to communicate regulatory, guidance, or policy changes that may impact operations.
• Provides technical support in related internal and external meetings.
• Identifies compliance risks and utilizes internal controls to ensure operational, legal, and EHS & Compliance risks are managed and minimized.
• Reports any issues to leadership.
• Provides technical review of projects, including recommendations on improvements to safety, design, construction, quality, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility.

Benefits

• 4 medical plan options including a HSA with employer contribution & match program
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Competitive wages
• Growth opportunities
• Continuous learning opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior