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Regional Environmental Affairs Director

Regional Environmental Affairs Director

CompanyReworld
LocationNorthfield, OH, USA, Indianapolis, IN, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, Avon, OH, USA, Strongsville, OH, USA
Salary$147722 – $189430
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in related scientific (biology, chemistry, environmental science) or engineering (environmental, chemical, mechanical, etc.) disciplines. Master’s degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of related experience
  • Ability to travel ~35%

Responsibilities

  • Strategically establish community partners within the Midwest region to create mutually beneficial relationships, a positive brand image, and engagement from our teams. Grow our site environmental leaders to own the local work with their own community partners.
  • Support growth within the region to advance sustainable waste management services through community and governmental relations along with permitting efforts.
  • Educate and support the regional sales teams on sustainability & environmental affairs to grow business and exceed customer and sales expectations.
  • Spearhead our key environmental performance indicators and corrective actions and rally the team to meet expectations.
  • Liaise with the Corporate Environmental team to influence enterprise policy and procedure ensuring standardization, consistency, and flawless execution.
  • Through direct and indirect reporting relationships, lead the Midwest Environmental team, growing and developing talent, and ensuring we have a strong pipeline of experts.
  • The opportunity to present to executive leaders, staff, customers, and governmental reps to educate, influence, and push our sustainability agenda forward.
  • Proactively engage with our Midwest sites to resolve and prevent environmental issues, using lean practices and a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing and/or negotiating permit applications and with a focus on Title V air operating permits and solid waste facility permits.
  • Experience with corporate strategy development and implementation
  • Executive-level experience with Profit and Loss management
  • Experience in interpreting and analyzing State and Federal regulations, specifically those impacting the waste-to-energy industry.
  • Detailed knowledge of environmental regulatory programs (e.g. RCRA, Clean Air Act, etc.).
  • Experience in a Lean / Continuous Improvement environment
  • Successful experience interacting with Federal, State and local regulators, legislators, permitting agencies and other community organizations.