Environmental Manager

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Job Description

Chemours currently has a position available for an Environmental Manager for 3 locations-  Chambers Works, Parlin, and Elkton that will based at Deepwater, NJ.  This position will report to the Plant Manager.

The Environmental Manager is responsible to provide strategic leadership and program management for the environmental program(s) assigned to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, corporate policies, standards and guidelines, and site-specific requirements.

This position requires the environmental professional to perform environmentally technical work and to collaborate with site technical, operations, and maintenance personnel concerning environmental-related issues. The Environmental Manager will provide general environmental support for air, water, waste and other environmental regulatory and internal program requirements.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 Chemistry Council of New Jersey and Delaware River Basin commission.
• Provide operations support on Clean Water Act and NJPDES permits, Clean Air Act permits, Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures (SPCC)/NJ Discharge Prevention Controls and Countermeasures (DPCC), Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Best Management , groundwater protection
• Lead the compliance efforts for operations for adherence to Clean Air Act, New Source Review, New Source Performance Standards, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, MACT Standards, Title V or other air operating permits, calculation of emissions inventories, air emission reduction initiatives, and other associated air program requirements
• Provide program management for the site required federal and state Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Program
• Provide oversight to 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 (Community Right to Know and Toxic Release Inventory), Title V, MACT compliance reports, Air Emissions Inventory, Chemical Weapons Convention Act, Greenhouse Gas, Hazardous Waste, and the internal sustainability reporting programs
• Manage site NJ Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Action (TCPA) and associated EPA Risk Management Plan programs
• Participate in audits or other interactions with federal and state environmental agencies and respond to requests or notifications from environmental agencies
• Preparation and participate in negotiation of permit applications and renewals
• Complete environmental regulation applicability determinations
• Drive compliance activities with respect to regulatory and corporate requirements, routine and non-routine activities such as environmental impact assessments of operations projects or process changes.  
• Lead and/or participate in investigation of environmental incidents, implement system improvements to reduce potential for future events
• Lead and participate in 1st party environmental audits, RC14001 EMS audits and site(s) 2nd party environmental audits

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• BS in a technical discipline preferably in chemical or environmental engineering, environmental science, or 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

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• Demonstrated functional/technical expertise and experience in environmental competencies such as air and water regulatory compliance, 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 and 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 and 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

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.  

 Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. 

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. 

Chemours is an E-Verify employer 

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation 

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position  

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):

$141,120.00 - $220,500.00

Chemours Level:

28

Annual Bonus Target:

16%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."