Environmental Affairs Manager

Job Summary

To manage internal and external environmental affairs for the corporation in a manner which promotes regulatory compliance, limits regulatory burdens, maximizes operational flexibility, and strives for economical environmental solutions.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Provide regulatory guidance and support to the field operations with respect to Federal, State and Local environmental laws and regulations. This includes a proactive effort to track regulatory developments which could have an impact on the corporation.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the field in an effort to assure regulatory compliance, resolve compliance related issues, and find technological improvements which provide an economic benefit to the corporation.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the field operations related to acquiring, maintaining, and renewing environmental permits and plans.
• Manage remediation/closure efforts as they relate to the company's historic use of storage tanks, lagoons, and property. This includes administrative and technical oversight of these activities and the management of environmental consultants.
• Provide capital project development and management support, as needed, in the areas of wastewater treatment, odor abatement, emission controls, and other related projects working closely with, and in support of, Corporate Engineering Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Applied Science degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, agriculture or environmental sciences. Environmental regulatory experience with air, water, wastewater, waste, and remediation issues.
• Familiarity with air and water quality permitting, air pollution control equipment operation, wastewater treatment system operation, land application of waste streams, remediation technologies, soil and ground water monitoring, field auditing, environmental legal perspectives, and environmental due diligence.
• Ability to foster relationships with regulatory agencies and strategic consulting partners.
• Ability to travel frequently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Chemical, Civil, or Agricultural engineering degree with graduate work in environmental engineering or science preferred.
• Five years of experience in an environmental discipline and work experience in the food processing industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong logic and decision-making skills; organized, and detail-oriented.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to act independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and disciplines simultaneously.
• Work well with all levels of the corporation.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

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