Darigold is looking for a Senior Environmental Manager for our locations in the Tri-Cities area of Washington State. The Senior Environment Manager is responsible for leading environmental regulatory compliance and best management practices through the implementation of the Darigold Environmental Management System (EMS) at Darigold's plants in Sunnyside and Pasco, WA. This position will work closely with the Senior Site Directors on the overall coordination and implementation of environmental programs to assure compliance with various regulatory requirements and expectations, including Darigold's environmental policies. This includes wastewater compliance, stormwater compliance, waste management, and air/GHG emission programs. This position is also expected to assist with emergency situations, environmental incidents, and operational upsets when needed. The Sr Environmental Manager reports to the Corporate Director of Environmental Compliance.
What You Will Do (other duties may be assigned by the Sr Director of Environmental Compliance):
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local requirements
governing environmental protection by staying current and informed on federal,
state, and local rules and regulations.
• Interfaces with regulatory agencies and plant staff as needed.
• Monitor environmental compliance data and assure timely internal and external
reporting and data input into Darigold's environmental management software
platform. Advise Senior Site Directors and corporate environmental director when
permit or compliance issues develop.
• Respond and provide guidance and assistance to all emergency situations.
• Implement all aspects of environmental investigations, data analysis,
recurrence prevention programs, and continuous improvement procedures.
• Directly support delivery of all environmental training for all levels of employees.
• Other environmental compliance duties as assigned by Environmental Director.
Specific experience required: (The requirements listed below are representative of the
qualities needed for the position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.)
Storm Water:
Storm water management permit compliance in Washington State (sampling, reporting, corrective actions and BMPs, treatment/impounding/infiltration, annual reports, and regulatory agency interfacing).
Waste Water:
Wastewater discharge permit compliance in Washington State (understanding permit terms and conditions, concentration/mass-based limits, generating DMRs, compliance
incident investigations, spill response, and regulatory agency interfacing).
Waste management:
Waste disposal compliance in Washington State (universal and hazardous waste disposal regulations including generator storage limits, labeling, manifesting, disposal
site assessments, employee training, recording keeping.)
GHG emissions:
Climate Commitment Act compliance in Washington State (baseline emissions, data validation processes and reporting, intensity calculations, emission allowances,
purchased emission credits, WA State auction processes and procedures).
What You Bring:
• Professional communication skills and ability to respond effectively to environmental compliance inquires and/or complaints are of critical importance.
must be able to clearly communicate under pressure. Team leadership skills
are critical.
Analyze data, write, and submit reports. Must be able to maintain environmental
compliance software systems and utilize data to drive continuous improvement.
Develop and deliver presentations on compliance topics to plant management,
plant staff, and public groups when requested by the Sr Director of
Environmental Compliance.
• Communicate technical and complex environmental protection concepts. Person in this position must be able to conduct technical training and engage employees
in an effective learning experience.
• Pursue and productively participate in continuing technical education as deemed necessary by the Sr Director of Environmental Compliance.
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Education, Experience and Certifications
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related field. Combination of associate degree and directly related environmental compliance experience may be considered. Other technical degrees and/or experience combinations may also be considered.
• 5 to 7 years of directly related experience in environmental compliance in the food processing industry or similar process industry is preferred but not strictly
required.
Benefits of Working at Darigold
We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We're proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package - that includes:
Salary range between $90,259 to $135,388/annually
• 401k with competitive employer matching• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer-paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid Holidays
• 8 weeks paid paternal Leave
• Education assistance
• Community giving through matching donation
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
