Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

• Support company operations within North America to ensure regulatory compliance and permit renewals
• Stay updated with new developments in environmental policies, regulations and best practices
• Proactive assistance, support and trainings to team members
• Identify root causes of environmental problems and propose appropriate action plans.
• Comprehensive Environmental permitting and technical expertise combined with excellent communication skills are required for this position
• Domestic and international travel is required to meet business needs.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Ensure compliance within the regulatory requirements
• Complete required State/Federal/Local Environmental Compliance reporting
• Assess potential environmental risks and develop mitigation plans
• Produce monthly and other required reports (i.e. ESG etc)
• Ensure effectiveness of Environmental Management System
• Analyse training needs and develop required training programs

**RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES **

• Promote environmental compliance including training, auditing and maintaining permit compliance
• Develop, summarize and communicate environmental obligations across leadership team
• Identify, evaluate and mitigate environmental risks and regulatory changes affecting company activities from initial due diligence through execution and operation
• Completes State/Federal/Local environmental compliance reporting-included but not limited to the following: TRI, Tier II, Air Emissions, Hazardous Waste
• Build strong relationship with permitting and regulatory agencies
• Lead detailed Environmental Impact Assessments and supporting technical studies including noise assessments, air emissions modelling and ecology surveying where required
• Manage early environmental due diligence activities where required
• Provide environmental expertise to diverse internal teams and coordinate with other internal stakeholders about relevant issues and requirements
• Stay current on changes in environmental policies and regulations to assess and mitigate the risks to the company activities
• Build strong collaborative working relationships with business functions in North America, to ensure timely delivery of sustainability data and supporting information.
• Establish and manage the verification of key data points for key disclosures.
• Analyse business sustainability data to identify trends and areas of improvement to inform strategic decision-making across HE.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Harsco Environmental Leadership Team within different departments

Qualifications

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES

Qualifications & Managerial Experience

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years in preparing and managing environmental permit applications and processes (including supporting documentation)

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of permitting timelines, regulatory processes
• Knowledge of State/Federal/Local Environmental legislation
• Knowledge of Best Available Techniques and their application preferably in iron and Steel Industry
• Experience in a Sustainability environment
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills
• Experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports
• Environmental Management System requirements as per ISO 14001 or alternative standard
• Experience completing State/Federal/Local environmental compliance reporting – including but not limited to the TRI, Tier II, Air Emissions, Hazardous Waste

Behaviors

• Act as a role model of Enviri values
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Must be able to identify problems and then select the methods that will provide the best chance of solving them.
• Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to work alongside colleagues to achieve goals.
• Shall be able to function well in a fast-paced environment under demanding deadlines and changing priorities and conditions.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team (team player) and independently in a fast-paced, dynamic and challenging environment.
• Ability to communicate complex information, uncertain data and technical details in simple terms to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to use IT systems effectively

Additional Information

We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

Harsco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.