Environmental Manager

W. R. Grace & Co.•Baltimore, MD

8d•$111,458 - $153,255

About The Position

Grace is a global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials, and fine chemicals, employing approximately 4,300 people across more than 30 countries. The Environmental Manager leads environmental programs and compliance across a complex chemical manufacturing operation, developing, implementing, and continuously improving programs that meet applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including EPA and MDE requirements. The role reports to the Environmental Health, Safety (EHS), and Security Manager and directly supervises the Environmental Engineer and Environmental Project Manager. It partners closely with Operations on operational readiness, risk assessments (HIRA), and environmental compliance, with responsibility for permitting, waste management, sustainability initiatives, regulatory interactions, and environmental management systems. The position includes work in a pilot plant and other high-hazard environments. The manager must follow safety protocols and be able to work in adverse weather, elevated and confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings. The role requires wearing PPE, potentially including a hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, a Level A suit, and a full-face respirator. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization; visa sponsorship and transfer are not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
At least 7 years of environmental experience.
At least 3 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, the chemical industry, or a related field.
Supervisory and leadership experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and electronic safety management or action-tracking systems.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Ability to follow safety protocols while working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials.
Ability to work in adverse weather, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 feet.
Willingness to wear required PPE, which may include a hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, a Level A suit, and a full-face respirator.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of environmental experience in chemical manufacturing, refinery, pharmaceutical, heavy industrial, or high-hazard operations.
Experience working in a union environment and partnering with joint labor-management safety committees.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and drive sustainable improvement through influence and accountability.
Ability to work effectively independently and in teams, with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to make data-driven decisions.
High personal motivation and a drive for ownership and accountability.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

Lead the expansion and optimization of environmental permits and programs, including complex projects involving landfill operations, air permit modifications, waste management strategies, and regulatory compliance solutions.
Oversee environmental permitting, including Title V, NPDES, SWPPP, and Oil Management permits, as well as hazardous and non-hazardous waste management and Curtis Bay landfill operations.
Ensure compliance with Title V air permits, NPDES permits, SWPPP requirements, hazardous waste programs, and other federal, state, and local environmental obligations.
Lead environmental management systems and auditing through compliance calendars, inspections, environmental audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, emissions control programs, pollution prevention efforts, and environmental impact reduction projects.
Serve as the primary site contact for regulators; coordinate environmental reporting, support permit negotiations, and maintain relationships with agencies such as EPA and state environmental departments.
Identify training needs and build environmental competency within operations and maintenance teams.
Lead sustainability, resource conservation, and environmental performance improvement initiatives.
Supervise the Environmental Engineer and Environmental Project Manager.
Partner with Operations on operational readiness, HIRA risk assessments, and environmental compliance.