Colonial Group, Inc. is a multigenerational, family-owned parent company overseeing a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries. Through our strategic infrastructure, logistics expertise, and a broad range of products and services, we create significant value for our customers while driving innovation and operational excellence.The Environmental Manager is a promoter of Colonial's safety culture, working under the leadership of the EHS&S VP.
- The environmental manager drives the vision of the compliance program and leads a team of environmental specialists in designing strategic environmental compliance policies and procedures across all business units.
- This position will be held with self-motivation, enthusiasm, and conviction while fostering a supportive relationship with operating departments.
- This position requires a combination of office and fieldwork and occasional overnight travel.
JOB EXPECTATIONS/DUTIES- Knowledge of environmental regulations such as:
- CAA: Clean Air Act
- CAA Title V: Title V of the Clean Air Act
- CAA Section 112(r): Risk Management Plan Rule
- RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
- NPDES: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
- SPCC: Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure
- UST: Underground Storage Tank
- OPA 90: Oil Pollution Act of 1990
- FIFRA: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
- RFS: Renewable Fuel Standard
- TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act
- CERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
- EPCRA: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
- CWA: Clean Water Act
- CERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
- Other areas of preferred knowledge:
- MSHA: Mine Safety and Health Administration
- GA HSRA: Georgia Hazardous Site Response Act
- USCG: Response Plans for Oil Facilities
- USCG: Oil or Hazardous Material Pollution Prevention Regulations for Vessels
- HAZWOPER: Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response
- Responsible for:
- Monitoring overall environmental compliance performance
- Managing environmental consultants
- Overseeing compliance with environmental plans and permits
- Managing the submittal of environmental compliance reports
- Managing regulatory deadlines
- Managing regulators and regulatory inspections
- Overseeing multiple environmental remediation projects
- Assessing remediation strategies
- Managing environmental consultants and annual budgets
- Developing and reviewing remediation reports
- Maintaining a positive and productive working relationship with environmental agencies and adjacent residential communities
- Representing the company at environmental organizations and in environmental groups and committees
- Managing environmental releases and other environmental emergency responses.
- Works independently with consultants, contractors, and legal counsel
- Manages and oversees a team of environmental professionals, ensuring their work aligns with the organization's environmental policies, compliance with regulations and sustainability goals by developing and implementing environmental strategies, monitoring performance and collaborating with various departments and stakeholders.
- Identify environmental risks and opportunities for improvement across operations.
- Stay updated on relevant environmental regulations and industry best practices.
- Communicate environmental performance metrics and updates to senior management.
- Educate employees about environmental policies and procedures.
- Other duties and projects may be assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS - BS degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) certifications are preferred.
- Experience working in the US Southeast (EPA Region IV), GA, SC, and NC is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience managing environmental compliance programs, and sufficient exposure to management of safety programs.
- Experience managing others is strongly preferred.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be technology-driven and proficient in the use of software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must meet the criteria for obtaining a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
- Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, climb ladders, stairs, and walk at a fast pace. The employee must be able to wear PPE up to Level B, and may occasionally lift or move up to 40 lbs.
Overnight traveling may be required occasionally up to 25% annually.
Eligibility Requirements: Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.Colonial Group, Inc. is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Colonial Group, Inc. prohibits discrimination of and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
