Environmental Manager (Field Based)

ERM • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

ERM is hiring an Environmental Manager in Kenosha, WI to serve as a trusted partner to our client’s project teams, supporting environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance across the operation. Acting on behalf of the client, they will ensure environmental risks are proactively managed and compliance obligations are consistently met. This role demands deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence environmental performance in complex, fast-paced project environments. This is a Full-Time (40 hours per week) limited-term role with a duration of 1 year, extendable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of environmental management experience, including 5 years supporting operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex environmental situations and make sound decisions aligned with operational goals and client values.
• Proven ability to influence and drive accountability for environmental compliance and performance.
• Excellence in documentation, data integrity, and regulatory reporting.
• Experience conducting environmental audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Up-to-date knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Practical experience managing environmental compliance for industrial facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ISO 14001 standards (preferred).
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support our client’s environmental compliance objectives across the operation, ensuring alignment with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct environmental regulatory aspect and impact analyses to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, and contractors to manage environmental risks and support operations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of operations-specific environmental management plans and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with environmental permits and regulations, including air permit, SWPPP, SPCC, Air, Universal Waste, Solid Waste, NPDES, endangered species, cultural preservation, and RCRA.
• Conduct environmental audits and support corrective action planning and implementation.
• Provide training and guidance to project teams on environmental programs, regulatory obligations, and best practices.
• Track and report environmental performance metrics, incidents, and corrective actions to project leadership.
• Review and support approval of environmental documentation, including environmental management plans.
• Support SARA reporting and maintain accurate chemical inventory records.
• Act as liaison between contractors and client for refrigerant management, spill response, and hazardous waste disposal.
• Review and advise on waste profiles and disposal.
• Participate in environmental incident investigations, identifying root causes and recommending sustainable preventive actions.
• Develop Environmental Management SOPs specific to the facility.

What This Job Offers

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