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Director Environmental Compliance

GAF
Waterbury, Connecticut, US
Permanent
Full-time

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career.

You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community.

We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

Summary :

The Director of Environmental Compliance is in charge of establishing, implementing, and overseeing corporate environmental programs, permitting, remedial efforts, and ensuring compliance with government regulatory authorities.

This job will drive the strategy and oversee the implementation of environmental practices at all locations, as well as work with site EHS staff to support plant operations.

This role will report directly to the Vice President of Environmental, Health, and Safety and oversee two direct reports and contract personnel.

Specific Responsibilities :

  • Create a future-state vision for environmental excellence and a well-defined, multi-phased execution strategy.
  • Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s environmental initiatives including working alongside third party vendors and environmental counsel to achieve company objectives.
  • Providing technical expertise, guidance, and leadership to implement applicable programs, such as remediation, wastewater, regulated waste, SPCC, air emissions, environmental sustainability strategies, etc.
  • Have a general understanding of Federal and state environmental regulations and the ability to evaluate and interpret requirements as they apply to our operations.
  • Partner across functions to ensure robust systems in place to meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations in the areas of environmental compliance.
  • Evaluating and recommend options to improve air pollution control technology.
  • Experience preparing permit applications and air emission calculations.
  • Perform calculations to support reporting, permit applications and compliance requirements, such as for air emissions, chemical inventories, and water discharges.
  • Serve as resource to compliance, engineering, and operations staff.
  • Working with project teams and plant personnel to ensure environmental compliance at new and existing facilities.
  • Monitor and understand emerging trends in environmental programs and regulations; identify and communicate potential impacts;

develop short- and long-term strategies to ensure adequate preparedness.

  • Train, mentor, and develop EHS resources and leadership with respect to environmental programs, requirements, and risks.
  • Participate in incident investigations as a team member and subject matter expert to identify root causes and effective corrective actions.
  • Partnering with Senior Leadership on potential acquisitions.
  • Liaise with internal and external counsel and subject matter experts on environmental projects, matters, and regulations.

Under This Roof, We Require :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering degree is required.
  • 15+ years environmental management experience, 10+ years management of people and engineering.
  • Ability to travel overnight up to 50%.
  • Problem-solving using standard engineering / scientific methods.
  • Ability to effectively adapt to changing needs and priorities while maintaining a positive attitude with a focus on client success.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills that are leveraged to build relationships and trust with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Commitment and engagement through a high level of work ethic and utilization of abilities for the best of the company.
  • Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening and presentation skills including the ability to effectively present and discuss technical information and respond to questions from employees, government agency representatives, and customers.
  • Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.
  • Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage multiple projects.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite Office.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

Annual Salary Range : 153,000-195,500

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full-time permanent positions.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.

S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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