Environmental Manager - Reworld Niagara MPF

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For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we’re leading the charge to a carbon-negative future—reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.

Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals​.

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About the role

Reworld is searching for a self-driven and responsible individual to manage environmental compliance and permitting matters at multiple waste management facilities in the Niagara Falls area.

Under the direction of the Facility Manager, the Environmental Specialist will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and implementing and maintaining environmental management systems and programs.

This is an onsite position with remote work allowed on occasion.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and approve waste characterization profiles, along with partnering with the Waste-to-Energy facility to coordinate waste approvals.
• Collect samples for in-house analysis or third-party analytical services as required by environmental permits.
• Preparation and filing of reports required by environmental permits.
• Preparation and filing of permit renewal and modification applications.
• Liaison with environmental regulators for audits and inspections.
• Perform facility inspections at least weekly to ensure permit compliance and good housekeeping.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants to complete permit required activities.
• Maintain compliance with Reworld internal environmental standards.
• Proactively work with facility management and operators to resolve and prevent environmental issues.
• Develop and complete environmental improvement projects.
• Provide environmental training and technical assistance to facility employees to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and company environmental policy.
• Attend regular in-person and virtual meetings including daily morning meetings, monthly safety meetings and staff meetings.
• Participate in community outreach activities in the Niagara Falls area in coordination with corporate and regional staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the environmental field; preferably solid waste.
• A working knowledge of New York State and federal solid waste environmental regulations is a must. Knowledge of Part 364 Transporter experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience developing permit applications and negotiating permit conditions for new permits and/or modification of permits.
• Must have strong written and oral communications skills and demonstrate ability to work independently and creatively within the regulatory framework.
• Must be comfortable conveying company environmental and sustainability messaging to various stakeholders.
• Strong computer, technical, and writing skills are required.

The expected annual salary for this position is between $81,040 –$92,290 . This is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final salary figure will take into account a variety of factors including experience, ability, and location. Covanta is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps.

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