Senior Environmental Manager

Who We Are Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific. Join us in everything that's great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work. Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world. What You'll Do Reporting to the Senior Environment Director, you will be the leader of providing technical expertise associated with environmental management, compliance and engineering functions to assist Nitrogen Manufacturing to maintain and/or enhance environmental compliance, sustainable development, adherence to all environmental regulations and attainment of business values and objectives. You will be part of a dynamic team who provides expertise and guidance with community outreach and care. Other duties will include: Participate in the management of all environmental and community affairs in Dyno Nobel Americas Nitrogen Manufacturing. Participate in critical governance and management of Dyno Nobel Nitrogen Manufacturing. Demonstrate shared responsibility for the vision and achievement of Dyno Nobel business objectives and strategies with an emphasis on all financial and business planning functions. Respond in the event of an environmental related incident, and/or investigation, and implement corrective action with urgency, efficiency, and sound judgment. Collaborate in the development of tailored community outreach programs for various Dyno Nobel Nitrogen Manufacturing sites. Manage a team of environmental professionals to meet the needs of a geographically dispersed business. Ensure the components of the Nitrogen Manufacturing Environmental Management System are sustained at the sites. Ensure compliance with applicable HSE Performance Standards, together with legal and regulatory requirements. Ensure the appropriate management of environmental provisions for remediation of legacy environmental issues in conjunction with the Nitrogen Manufacturing Controller. Stay abreast of environmental regulations to assist compliance efforts and serve as a technical resource for the Nitrogen Manufacturing sites. Communicate any regulatory changes impacting the company and work with all levels of site management to resolve existing or potential issues. Advise company management on anticipated regulatory changes, and prepare compliance strategies that will require significant capital investment or increases in operating costs in order to meet corporate business goals. Complete, review or commission needed permitting or document submissions. Work with legal counsel on the resolution of non-compliance issues. Review and advise environmental professionals on document submissions to state and federal agencies to maintain compliance status. Conduct frequent coaching with environmental professionals on technical and environmental issues at the various sites. Provide technical advice and/or on-site support during federal or state inspections. Perform audits or site inspections to assist with compliance efforts or resolve potential non-compliance issues. Perform site visits to assist sites with environmental matters. Manage Nitrogen Manufacturing remediation projects either mandated by law or performed to abate company liabilities. Work with legal counsel to properly address regulatory obligations and/or minimize potential liabilities. Provide technical advice to Strategic Engineering and/or Nitrogen Manufacturing personnel on regulatory ramifications or environmental concerns associated with operational or chemical changes. Perform environmental due diligence on potential acquisitions to protect company interests and minimize environmental liabilities. Provide technical advice and guidance on the implementation of the Environmental Assessment Global Standard and maintain records associated with this activity. Track site environmental performance and take note of identified trends to avoid potential penalties through proactive measures designed to prevent non-compliance events. Work with regulatory authorities to minimize the cost of spill cleanup or remediation. Stay abreast of remediation advancements that provide cost-effective solutions. Review Nitrogen Manufacturing Risk Registers, noting high consequence environmental risk rankings and provide input on mitigation. Participate in Management Incident Review of all HSE incidents which have occurred within DNA Nitrogen Manufacturing and provide advice to prevent future incidents. Participate in industry organizations (e.g. TFI). What We're Looking For: Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Environmental Science or related technical field. Master's Degree strongly preferred. Minimum 10 years' experience with environmental regulations relating to chemical manufacturing with a preference for large-scale chemical manufacturing or petroleum refining. Experience with a progressively increasing professional record of senior leadership where corporate goals were established, communicated and accomplished through team efforts. Experience managing environmental accruals and legacy environmental issues. Breadth of experience with community care and outreach in the fields of manufacturing. Breadth of experience with environmental, regulatory, and compliance matters with a focus on environmental compliance in the fields of manufacturing. Advanced knowledge of environmental regulations including The United States Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, EPCRA, and CERCLA. Thorough knowledge and proven record of interfacing with regulatory agencies, including the United States EPA and State DEQs. Proven record in the area of community outreach. Highest standards of professional responsibility, ethics, and integrity. Advanced computer skills and abilities (Including Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, SAP). Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to lead and manage a team of environmental professionals across a matrix organization. Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and team player What We Offer: Vacation time + 10 paid holidays + a couple of PTO days Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service Generous tuition reimbursement program Friendly and supportive coworkers Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere Value People - Respect, Recognize & Reward Think Customer. Everyone. Every day Treat the Business as our Own Care for the Community & our Environment Challenge & Improve the Status Quo Deliver on our Promises Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.