Energy and Environmental Manager

About This Role

Manage environmental regulations and energy conservation efforts within a manufacturing setting. You will develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance, optimize energy usage, and drive sustainability initiatives to minimize environmental impact while maximizing operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental laws, regulations, and permits, including air emissions, wastewater management, hazardous waste disposal, and other aspects specific to the manufacturing industry.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive environmental and energy management strategy aligned with the organization’s sustainability goals, promoting resource conservation, waste reduction, and pollution prevention.
• Identify energy-saving opportunities, monitor energy consumption, and implement initiatives to optimize energy efficiency throughout manufacturing processes.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits to identify potential environmental risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely environmental reports to regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders to promote environmental awareness and engagement.
• Stay up to date with changes in environmental regulations, guidelines, and best practices relevant to the manufacturing industry.
• Develop, manage, and forecast the plant site’s energy and environmental budgets, including utilities, waste disposal, emissions compliance, sustainability initiatives, and capital improvement projects.
• Proactively seek opportunities to enhance environmental performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives through continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Energy Management, or a related field
• Proven experience in environmental management, energy conservation, or sustainability roles within the manufacturing industry
• Thorough knowledge of environmental regulations, permits, and compliance requirements relevant to manufacturing operations (Title V air permits, SPCC, SWPPP, etc.)
• Strong understanding of energy management principles, energy-efficient technologies, and best practices in the manufacturing industry
• Experience in conducting environmental audits, risk assessments, and managing environmental reporting and permitting processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using environmental management systems, data management tools, and Microsoft Office applications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Energy Management, or a related field
• Proven experience in environmental management, energy conservation, or sustainability roles within the manufacturing industry.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and reporting standards (ISO 50001, ISO 14001, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI))
• Professional certifications such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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