Title : Director of Environmental Compliance
Location : Chicago, IL 60604 Oor Houston, Texas (hybrid work schedule)
Job Type : Full-Time
Salary : $150-$175k (boe)
Job Summary : The Director of Environmental Compliance is responsible for recognizing, evaluating, and controlling potential environmental hazards, advising management on federal, state, and local environmental regulations, and ensuring operational compliance.
This role minimizes company liability by adhering to environmental regulations while supporting facility operations. The Director will supervise a team of environmental professionals and oversee the company's Responsible Care Program.
Responsibilities :
- Develop and implement environmental policies for compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure equipment and processes meet environmental standards.
- Oversee environmental audits at company locations, identifying potential vulnerabilities.
- Lead the company’s Responsible Care Program, ensuring compliance and maintaining partnership status.
- Prepare and lead regulatory audits related to hazardous waste, air emissions, and wastewater discharges.
- Supervise a team including Senior Environmental Engineer, Senior Environmental Compliance Specialists, and Regional Environmental Manager.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in environmental compliance.
- Experience in developing and implementing environmental policies and procedures.
- Strong leadership and auditing skills, with the ability to oversee multiple locations.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, tolerate confined spaces, and work at heights.
- Willingness to travel as needed and wear safety equipment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.