Environmental Manager (Surrey)

General Summary The Environmental Manager (EM) reports directly to the Senior Environmental Manager (EM) assigned to the region or to the Environmental Operations Director. The EM’s activities are supervised at the discretion of the Senior EM and include implementing company policies and procedural plans related to all environmental media—air, stormwater, groundwater, solid, and hazardous waste—while maintaining regional facilities in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws, standards, and permits. The EM conducts on‑site fieldwork for sampling, monitoring, observing, and recording environmental data, prepares required reports and records, assists in planning, design, installation, and operation of pollution control equipment, delivers training programs, and serves as the first‑line responder to environmental emergencies, spills, releases, and accidents.

The EM also manages notifications to management and regulatory agencies, supports site investigations and remediation projects, and strives to reduce incidents, compliance deviations, and costs while maintaining regulatory compliance. Essential Functions Ensures all Company Environmental standards are strictly adhered to. Monitors capital projects and provides recommendations for improving environmental controls.

Encourages reporting of environmental control violations. Assists in conducting appropriate training for site personnel as required by local, state, and federal regulations. Assists in development and implementation of environmental procedures for all sites.

Monitors pending legislative and regulatory actions to evaluate potential impacts and develops appropriate response plans. Helps provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors. Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Ensures all EMS clauses and requirements are maintained for ISO 14001:2015 certified sites or sites undergoing EMS implementation and certification.

Participates in EMS implementation activities at assigned sites and attends all Stage II audits and report‑outs. Participates in the EMS internal auditor program and completes auditor training within 6 months of obtaining the EM role. Operational Performance & Best Management Practices Spends approximately 50% of time in the field to assist operations staff and other EMs in driving continuous improvement related to environmental compliance programs.

Prepares and maintains environmental records and reports. Ensures investigations and incident analyses are completed to implement necessary corrective actions. Assists as requested in the planning, review, and oversight of remedial actions involving multiple media under various federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

Develops appropriate work scopes, requests and reviews proposals, selects consultants and contractors, establishes budgets for management approval, schedules work in coordination with operations, manages activities to maintain budget and schedule, and reports status and end results to management and regulatory agencies. Assists in efforts to achieve specific waste reduction/minimization at regional locations. Collects, evaluates, and disseminates pertinent information relating to environmental compliance requirements and maintains reference files.

Advises regional management and operating managers concerning the organization’s environmental objectives and assists in determining and implementing corrective actions. Recommends changes in procedures, design, or equipment when necessary. Represents the organization at public and/or private discussions, including technical forums, regulatory hearings, legal actions, or other public meetings.

Maintains relationships with outside associations concerned with environmental protection, regulatory officials, and local politicians. Assists in developing, planning, and managing environmental investigations associated with past operations and sites being evaluated for acquisition or sale. Provides oversight and management of work performed by consultants and contractors and coordinates with in‑house and outside legal counsel.

Plans, conducts, and/or supervises consultants completing environmental research or other project assignments. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Senior EM or environmental operations management. Equipment & Maintenance Ensures construction plans are reviewed to determine that pollution control considerations are adequate and provides technical supervision for construction and installation of pollution control equipment.

Works closely with maintenance department personnel to ensure proper management of maintenance‑derived waste materials and appropriate permitting of maintenance equipment. Inventory & Quality Control Prepares and submits permit documents, reports, and records to regulatory agencies on time. Maintains office records for all environmental regulatory requirements and meets due dates for all associated submittals.

Maintains emergency response plans and operation and maintenance plans. Maintains inventory of existing environmental control infrastructure and their current status with regard to compliance. Budgeting & Forecasting Prepares proposals and cost estimates for future work.

Establishes departmental and project budgets for management approval. Maintains budgets and schedules. Administrative Management Monitors and maintains exempt and/or hourly staff at cost‑effective and competitive levels.

Monitors supervisory practices for self and direct reports to ensure compliance with HR policies and union contracts. Reviews performance of direct reports. Interviews prospective management and/or production employees.

Works with Human Resources personnel to prepare job descriptions. Special Projects Performs special projects or other duties as needed or assigned. Internal Control Responsibilities Supports the company’s internal control process, including understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls and suggesting modifications to better align with business needs.

Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions. Supervisory Responsibility Occasional or routine supervisory responsibility for environmental employees designated as Environmental Technicians, Environmental Systems Control Operators (ESCO), and/or Environmental Analyst. Manages engineering contractors, environmental consultants, and other contractors, and may supervise pollution abatement equipment operators.

Interpersonal Contacts Internal contacts include all levels of personnel, including senior management, to develop policies, recommend actions, discuss issues, and distribute information. External contacts are with legal and environmental consulting firms, government agencies, legislators and staff, trade associations, real estate brokers and developers, vendors, and private industries to gather information, resolve problems, and ensure regulatory compliance. Requires effective communication and documentation skills, working closely with operations facility managers and other personnel in communicating environmental goals and compliance.

Ensures an open and collaborative communication style and maintains professional dialogue with key business partners (Regional Directors, Operation Managers, EHS peers, etc.) throughout the organization. Job Conditions Office and active field working environment including collection of samples for testing, general information gathering, and project management at various locations. Must be able to walk/climb in active industrial yards with uneven surfaces and out‑of‑the‑way areas; comfortable with heights.

Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions and travel required; increased time at sites owned/operated by joint ventures and/or sister companies. Regional and domestic travel required; may need to respond to urgent situations on off‑hours and/or weekends and holidays. Physical activities: lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally; operate an automobile; submit reports; sit, stand, walk for extended periods; use a keyboard for several hours per day; communicate in person and by phone.

Visual acuity for extensive reading, examining documents, conducting field sampling, operating an automobile, and operating a laptop computer. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with preference for engineering or science background (environmental science, chemistry, geology, or biology). Minimum of four to seven years of experience with environmental regulations, sampling, testing of air, water, soil, hazardous waste, and other materials.

Valid driver’s license and ability to drive an automobile. Preference for training or certification in hazardous materials management, hazardous waste handling, site clean‑up operations, and/or emergency response. Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental programs and regulations with approved sampling techniques and procedures.

Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, environmental management systems, and environmental testing or analytical equipment. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems; collect data; establish facts; draw valid conclusions in controlled situations; and read and understand engineering plans and specifications.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job; they are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Radius Recycling participates in E‑Verify for all new hires.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all non‑union employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr