Environmental Manager

The Chemours Company•Pennsville Township, NJ

9d•$141,120 - $220,500•Onsite

About The Position

Chemours is seeking an Environmental Manager to provide strategic leadership and program management for assigned environmental programs across three locations: Chambers Works, Parlin, and Elkton, with the primary base at Deepwater, NJ. This role reports to the Plant Manager and is crucial for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations, corporate policies, standards, and site-specific requirements. The position involves performing technical environmental work and collaborating with site technical, operations, and maintenance personnel on environmental matters, offering general support for air, water, waste, and other regulatory and internal program needs.

Requirements

BS in a technical discipline, preferably in chemical or environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 – 7 years of work experience in an environmental capacity within the manufacturing industry.
Strong leadership and ability to drive results in ambiguous situations.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated functional/technical expertise and experience in environmental competencies such as air and water regulatory compliance, and waste management, including associated permitting.
Superior written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to foresee and anticipate problems and make appropriate adjustments.
Ability to read and interpret complex regulations and to work with the site to ensure compliance.
Environmental regulatory knowledge in air, water & solid/hazardous waste.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, achieving results on time.
Ability to influence/negotiate with others at various levels of the organization and with regulatory agencies.
Ability to work effectively with operations, technical, and maintenance personnel.
Ability to positively interact with other environmental professionals and the business to maximize results.
Ability to take initiative, self-manage, identify what is needed, and take effective action to bring about change and lead/implement change while maintaining Chemours core values.
Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint plus the ability to quickly adapt to new technology.
Six Sigma or Lean Continuous Improvement Certification.
Knowledge of RCMS and RC 14001 requirements.
Experience with New Jersey and Maryland state regulations.
Experience in various Environmental related reporting (SARA 312, 313, Air Emission Inventory, CERCLA, NPDES DMR, MACT compliance submissions).
Experience in preparation of Waste Characteristic evaluations for off-site waste disposal.
Experience in the development/preparation of air permits (Minor NSR and Title V).
Ability to develop a strong working relationship for interaction with regulatory agencies (based on previous experience).
Ability to provide environmental guidance in emergency situations and release response, including agency reporting as required.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance, expertise, and leadership as a site environmental resource.
Lead interaction with regulatory agencies and other community groups.
Participate in environmental advocacy groups including the Chemistry Council of New Jersey and the Delaware River Basin Commission.
Provide operations support on Clean Water Act and NJPDES permits, Clean Air Act permits, SPCC/NJ DPCC, Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Best Management Practices, and groundwater protection.
Lead compliance efforts for operations related to the Clean Air Act, including New Source Review, New Source Performance Standards, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), MACT Standards, Title V or other air operating permits, emissions inventories, and air emission reduction initiatives.
Manage the site's required federal and state Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Program.
Provide oversight to the site refrigeration management program and state and federal Greenhouse Gas Reporting programs.
Prepare required reporting to federal, state, and local agencies, including SARA 312/313, Title V, MACT compliance reports, Air Emissions Inventory, Chemical Weapons Convention Act, Greenhouse Gas, Hazardous Waste, and internal sustainability reporting programs.
Manage site NJ Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Action (TCPA) and associated EPA Risk Management Plan programs.
Participate in audits and other interactions with federal and state environmental agencies and respond to agency requests or notifications.
Prepare and participate in the negotiation of permit applications and renewals.
Complete environmental regulation applicability determinations.
Drive compliance activities with respect to regulatory and corporate requirements, including environmental impact assessments for operations projects or process changes.
Lead and/or participate in the investigation of environmental incidents and implement system improvements to reduce the potential for future events.
Lead and participate in 1st party environmental audits, RC14001 EMS audits, and site(s) 2nd party environmental audits.