Environmental Supervisor

GENERAL

Wabash Valley Resources LLC (WVR) is constructing an integrated ammonia production, carbon capture, and sequestration facility in Western Indiana. Our project will restart and modernize a world-scale gasification plant as part of the new operations. Once completed, the facility will supply vital fertilizer to help sustain the future of American agriculture.

JOB DESCRIPTION

WVR is seeking an experienced Environmental Supervisor to lead and manage environmental compliance activities for the Wabash Project in West Terre Haute, Indiana.

This position will oversee environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, environmental monitoring and sampling programs, inspections, recordkeeping, and agency coordination. The successful candidate will have responsibility for environmental matters associated with air emissions, water and wastewater, stormwater, soil, waste management, spill prevention, and other environmental compliance requirements applicable to the facility.

This role requires strong knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to industrial and manufacturing facilities and the ability to work collaboratively with operations, engineering, maintenance, construction, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies. The position requires either a valid Indiana Wastewater Treatment Operator certification/license appropriate for the facility’s classification or for the applicant to successfully acquire such certification. The applicant will serve as a key site resource for wastewater operations, environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance, inspections, and reporting. This position will report to the Executive Vice President of Operations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible environmental compliance experience, preferably within chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, fertilizer, power generation, gasification, or other heavy industrial operations. This includes supervisory experience and duties.
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, EPCRA, CERCLA, and other applicable environmental requirements.
• Experience managing environmental permits and compliance programs involving air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, waste, and spill prevention.
• Experience with environmental sampling and monitoring programs involving air, water, wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, and soil. Candidate must have an Indiana Class A wastewater treatment operator’s license or the ability to obtain one within the first year of employment.
• Knowledge of environmental recordkeeping, regulatory reporting, inspections, audits, and compliance documentation. Must have, or obtain within the first year of employment, U.S. DOT training, and certification for signing Haz Waste manifests in accordance with 49 CFR 172.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and environmental consultants.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and regulatory information effectively.
• Experience in environmental compliance during construction, commissioning, startup, and/or operation of a large industrial facility is preferred.

BASIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve WVR's environmental compliance programs.
• Ensure facility compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, permits, and approvals. Manage compliance requirements associated with air permits, including emissions monitoring, calculations, recordkeeping, testing, and regulatory reporting. Coordinate and oversee environmental sampling, monitoring and recordkeeping programs for air, water, wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, and soil, as applicable.
• Manage environmental permitting activities and maintain required permits, registrations, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste management programs, including waste characterization, storage, labeling, manifests, inspections, disposal, and required documentation.
• Manage Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements and other applicable spill prevention and environmental response programs including SCPP updates as required and annual employee training.
• Prepare, review, and submit required environmental reports, certifications, inventories, and regulatory filings accurately and within required deadlines.
• Conduct environmental compliance inspections and audits and coordinate corrective actions when deficiencies are identified. Track changes in environmental regulations and evaluate their potential impact on WVR operations and projects.
• Serve as a primary environmental contact for regulatory agencies and coordinate environmental inspections, information requests, and agency communications.
• Coordinates with plant laboratories required onsite regulatory testing to support NPDES permits and interface with environmental consultants, outside laboratories, contractors, and other third-party service providers.
• Provide environmental guidance to engineering and project teams during facility design, construction, commissioning, startup, and operational activities. Review proposed facility modifications and projects to identify environmental permitting and compliance requirements.
• Support environmental due diligence and environmental assessments as required.
• Investigate environmental incidents, releases, permit deviations, or compliance concerns and coordinate required documentation, corrective actions, and regulatory notifications.
• Develop and provide environmental compliance training to employees and contractors as appropriate.
• Establish and track environmental compliance metrics and communicate environmental performance and significant compliance matters to management.
• Support the development of environmental procedures, plans, and management systems necessary for long-term facility operations.
• Perform other environmental duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• WVR is a Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Ability to work onsite in an active industrial, construction, and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to periodically work outdoors and access various areas of the facility as necessary to conduct environmental inspections and oversee sampling and monitoring activities.
• Ability to respond to time-sensitive environmental compliance matters when required.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental, vision, health, and life insurance options
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay

WORK LOCATION

The Environmental Supervisor will work onsite at the WVR plant office location in West Terre Haute, Indiana.

Wabash Valley Resources is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

APPLY

Submit your resume and CV to the company website: https://www.wvresc.com/work-for-us/

To all recruitment agencies: WVR is not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing and recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of WVR, and no fee will be paid if such a candidate is hired.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to take a drug test, in accordance with local law/regulation?
• This job is onsite only. Are you willing to work onsite?
• Have your read the qualifications carefully and do you meet the minimum requirements?

Work Location: In person