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Lead Environmental Engineer [GD-15289]

Shirley Parsons

Job Description

A leading chemical manufacturer is seeking an Environmental Leader to lead environmental compliance, permitting, and risk management at its flagship site in the Chester, VA. This position serves as the site's environmental subject matter expert, partnering with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure regulatory compliance, manage environmental risk, and support operational excellence.

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Responsibilities:

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  • Lead environmental compliance programs covering air, water, stormwater, hazardous waste, chemical storage, and emergency planning.
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  • Manage environmental permits, regulatory reporting, inspections, and agency relationships.
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  • Oversee air compliance, wastewater permitting, stormwater management, and RCRA waste programs.
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  • Support EPCRA, CERCLA, SPCC, and related compliance initiatives.
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  • Review capital projects and process changes for environmental impacts and permitting requirements.
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  • Lead environmental audits, corrective actions, compliance metrics, and continuous improvement efforts.
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  • Provide strategic guidance to site leadership on environmental risks and regulatory developments.
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  • Manage environmental budgets, consultants, and contractors.
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Qualifications:

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Required

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  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field.
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  • 7+ years of environmental compliance, permitting, or environmental management experience within manufacturing or industrial operations.
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  • Strong experience with regulatory agencies, inspections, and permitting.
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  • Working knowledge of environmental regulations including: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, EPCRA, CERCLA, SPCC
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Preferred

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  • Title V air permitting experience.
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  • Wastewater, pretreatment, and stormwater compliance expertise.
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  • RC14001, Responsible Care®, or ISO 14001 experience.
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  • Strong project management, audit, and continuous improvement experience.
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