Environmental Manager

Covanta is seeking a Facility Environmental Manager in Hodgkins, IL, responsible for managing environmental compliance at Reworld sites. Duties include training, conducting audits, ensuring adherence to regulations, and maintaining relationships with regulatory bodies. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, along with knowledge of environmental laws and standards. The position involves on-site work and collaboration with various stakeholders.
About the role
Facility Environmental Manager


Reporting to the Regional Environmental Compliance Lead, the Facility Environmental Manager is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and executing the environmental related tasks at Reworld sites in Hodgkins, IL, and Gary, IN. This position will drive effective internal management of environmental programs to identify and prevent environmental incidents.


Position Responsibilities

Conduct and coordinate worker training in areas governed by USEPA, state EPA, and other government agencies where applicable.
Perform critical employee onboarding and orientation duties.
Investigate, report, and review findings from all compliance near‑miss reports, facility inspections, environmental testing results, and other applicable activities.
Ensure that training around critical subject matter including HAZWOPER, DOT Hazardous Materials, SPCC, SWPPP, RCRA, Environmental Awareness, and client specific programs is completed.
Perform external auditing as needed (disposal partner and client services) and internal auditing (field projects, truck terminals, wastewater treatment facilities).
Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, inspectors, law enforcement, and the community.
Ensure environmental compliance by providing interpretations and guidance, assisting with the preparation of and ongoing maintenance of environmental licenses and permits, providing review and feedback regarding non‑routine environmental reporting and communications, and conducting site audits and compliance reviews.
Use full knowledge of environmental practices and standards to review, analyze, and confirm that environmental standards are met.
Develop workable strategies to mitigate or eliminate compliance risks and provide recommendations to the Director and/or business partners as required.
Maintain membership affiliation and ongoing trainer education.
Co‑administer Ideagen (environmental task/incident internal system), E Logs, fleet technologies, USEPA/OEPA site accounts, and database systems.
Execute integration duties for new business unit acquisitions.
Ensure corporate programs and procedures are understood and implemented at each facility.
Collaborate with the regional compliance lead to complete incident reports and generate monthly statistics.
Attend and teach training courses in the field for all relevant environmental tasks.
Verify that Reworld consistently remains up‑to‑date and current with local and federal regulations.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in science (biology, chemistry, environmental science) or engineering (environmental, chemical, etc.) or a related degree; in lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience.
Knowledge of Clean Water Act, SPCC, EPCRA, and RCRA requirements.
5 years of experience as an environmental professional responsible for compliance in the area of CWA, CAA, and/or RCRA standards.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as environmental rules, operating and maintenance instructions, Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA regulations, and other consensus standards and procedure manuals.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge of solid waste permitting requirements and related reporting requirements.
Demonstrated understanding of the relationship between business activities and relevant regulatory state, local, and federal requirements.
Proven ability to use critical thinking skills and rigorous logic and methods to solve challenging issues with effective solutions related to regulatory compliance.

Physical Demands of the Role

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Ability to walk, stand, and sit.
May be required to qualify to wear a full‑face respirator.
Intermittently work in various weather conditions.

Benefits
In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.


Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.


Pay Transparency
Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.


The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $108,900.00 - $155,600.00 USD. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080.


Our DEI Commitment
Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an affirmative action program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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General Eligibility
All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.