Environmental Manager

Leggett & Platt•Sterling, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Manager contributes to Sterling Steel safely producing high quality products at the lowest cost by leading all environmental activities at an industrial manufacturing facility to assure compliance with State and Federal regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Effectively read, write, understand, and otherwise communicate in English
Willing and able to learn, retain and apply new information
Demonstrate familiarity with fundamental environmental concepts as they apply to spill prevention, water pollution control, air pollution emissions, waste generation, and hazardous material handling.
Effective project management and delegation skills
Ability to review and apply environmental regulations (local, state, and federal)
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or equivalent experience.
Able to continually retain and apply new information

Nice To Haves

HAZWOPER Certification, Potable Water Supply Operator, Class D/K Wastewater Operator, Radiation Safety would all be helpful knowledge, otherwise training will be offered.
Experience reviewing engineering plans and contracts specifications is a plus.
10+ yrs related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit environmental permit applications/renewals for new development and modification to existing processes and equipment, including but limited to Construction/Operation Air Permits, NPDES Permits for individual discharge and general storm water discharges, and an IEMA Radiation Permit.
Oversee activities related to Sanitary Wastewater Treatment Plant, Non-Transient Non-Community Potable Water Supply, and on-site Water Treatment.
Oversee the execution of ongoing environmental compliance records and reporting including, but not limited to, all Clean Air Act Permit conditions, annual hazardous waste reporting, air emission report, Greenhouse Gas, CEDRI, EPCRA Tier2, NPDES DMR, Toxic Release Inventory, and Radioactive Materials.
Coordinate transport and disposal for manifested hazardous and special waste shipments - primarily seven waste streams at ~ 2,500 trucks/year in total
Implement facility plans as required by various regulations and permits including but limited to SPCC plans, SWPP Plans, and Contingency Plans.
Compile and submit all required governmental and corporate reports.
Lead all environmental audits and inspections conducted by governing agencies regarding permit conditions and regulatory requirements.
Review and recommend improvements to existing environmental strategies.
Investigate environmental incidents and develop action plans, as necessary.
Oversee and advise environmental consultants in specific areas of necessity.
Involvement in renewable/alternative energies, and sustainability discussions.
Routinely attend Steel Manufacturing Association Environmental Committee meetings and Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group meetings.
Provide annual HAZWOPER or RCRA safety training for personnel.
Participate in weekly Management Staff meeting
Supervise Environmental Supervisor
Report to work as scheduled
Follow all related SJPs
Adhere to all Policies and work rules
Comply with all SSC Safety rules
All other duties as assigned