Job description
TerraNova Environmental Solutions is seeking a seasoned Environmental Manager to lead regulatory compliance and sustainability initiatives for industrial operations in the Pacific Northwest. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on program management to reduce risk, cut emissions, and ensure regulatory excellence.
As part of the Environmental Management team, you will own EMS development and implementation, manage audits, coordinate with regulators, and drive continuous improvement across sites.
Responsibility
- Develop and maintain environmental management systems (EMS) aligned with ISO 14001 and local regulations; lead internal and third-party audits.
- Ensure compliance with air, water, waste, and chemical safety regulations; prepare regulatory reports and permit applications.
- Conduct environmental risk assessments, track corrective actions, and implement mitigation strategies across operations.
- Lead incident response planning, spill prevention, and emergency preparedness activities; coordinate drills with site teams.
- Collaborate with operations to optimize processes for sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost reduction; establish KPIs and dashboards.
- Manage environmental data collection, reporting, and performance analytics for leadership reviews.
- Provide training and coaching on EHS policies, regulatory changes, and best practices to site staff.
- Coordinate with outside consultants and regulators to support audits, permits, and remediation projects.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
- 5+ years of environmental management, EHS, or sustainability experience, preferably in a regulated industrial setting.
- Strong knowledge of EPA/DEQ/OSHA regulations; experience with ISO 14001 and audits.
- Proven project management, data analysis, and reporting skills; proficiency with MS Office; experience with GIS or EHS software.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities; ability to influence across functions.
- Professional certification such as CEM, CSP, or PE is a plus.
- Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.