GFL is looking for a Regional Environmental Compliance Manager to join our team in the Southern, Michigan area! The RECM is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the proper management of all aspects of environmental compliance as it relates to policies, procedures and guidelines set forth by GFL and with all local, state and federal regulatory authorities. This position will cover Indiana and Michigan and will require approximately 60% local and overnight travel between the 2 states with over 60 sites.


This is a dynamic role that will work with facility operations and leadership teams to provide direction on regulatory and permit requirements using compliance tracking tools to provide reports and track any necessary corrective actions. The RECM will maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, ensure that compliance reports and agency responses are completed timely using third parties as needed, provide training to our operations team, and review regulations for potential changes that would impact our business.



Why Join GFL?



GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. Our employees, collectively known as "Team Green," enjoy numerous benefits, including career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities. Green for Life!



What's In It for You?



• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.


• 401(k) with an employer match


• Paid holidays & Paid time off


• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.


• Competitive wages


• Growth opportunities



A day in a life of Regional Environmental Compliance Manager



• Manages and oversees all aspects of environmental compliance tasks for regulated facilities through SEMS by coordinating and supporting all permitting, sampling, reporting and recordkeeping functions for the operations including but not limited to:
o Water programs: stormwater, groundwater, surface water, wastewater/POTW permits. Review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans on an annual basis for compliance with federal and state regulations. Coordinate the sampling of storm water and/or its contracting from an outside source and coordinate required annual training.
o Air programs: air permits, odor, methane compliance programs.
o Waste programs: work with operations on special waste issues, non-conforming waste issues and any required reporting; work with commercial team as needed on matters related to local waste issues; support permitting efforts and maintain compliance with solid waste permit requirements.
o Inspection of facilities to ensure compliance with regulations, permit conditions and GFL programs and policies including coordination of any follow-up corrective action planning with operations.
• Permitting project management: coordination of efforts between operations, corporate engineering support teams, third-party consultants/engineers and regulatory agencies for new permits, renewals of permits, and any required modifications as required by regulations and permit conditions. Permitting may include and require attendance of regulatory meetings, public hearings and community engagement; work through closure/post closure activities as needed with operations, legal, risk management and third-party consultants.
• Non-compliance events: management of any notices of violation, follow-up reporting, communication to leadership; mitigate ongoing risk; manage follow up corrective action planning.
• Maintain all required records through SEMS and provide regular monthly, quarterly and annual status reporting data to GFL corporate as requested.
• Regulatory Policy Updates: subject matter expert for region related to environmental regulations, and policies. Work with third party consultants, associations and government agencies maintain up- to-date information on regulation, guidance or policy changes which may impact operations and communicate to GFL. May require attendance of meetings, writing of position statements or submission of comments to regulatory changes. Provide technical support and expertise in such discussions.
• Corp EHS & Compliance Interactions: Identify compliance risks and strategically utilize internal controls necessary to ensure operational, legal and EHS&C risks are effectively managed and minimized; report any and all issues to leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: provide technical review on projects, recommendations on improvements to safety, design, construction, quality, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility.
• Training and Support: provide technical information and training to operations; provide relief support for key roles as needed, complete special projects/assignments as required by leadership; provide expertise on key projects and committees as needed.
• Communicate with Operations on overall KPIs through SEMS and Power BI.
• Provide feedback and support to other departments within EHS&C and other support functions, to assist in improvement of compliance program development, best management practices, standard work instructions, and overall improvement to company policies and programs.
• Support new acquisition integration as it relates to permit environmental compliance.


• Actively participate in supporting the organization multiple functions of business including but not limited to project planning and budgeting, accounting, contract negotiation, legal and regulatory interaction, general operations, and maintenance.



Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:



• 4-year degree in natural sciences, environmental management, or related field
• Minimum 10 plus years of progressive field experience in environmental management and permitting
• Expertise and extensive knowledge of EPA or applicable state regulations including but not limited to: RCRA, CERCLA, NPDES, TITLE V EPA CAA, NSPS, TSCA and a general working knowledge of safety is beneficial
• Ability to gain exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function
• Deadline-driven with excellent organizational skills
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency and working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. And ability to work with third party environmental management software systems and SEMS
• Capable of handling multiple tasks and working well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Thrive in a fast-paced, opportunity filled work environment
• Maintain work by effectively using problem solving skills independently
• Ability to develop processes and procedures as well as initiate tasks related to job requirements
• A quick learner with solid work habits and able to constantly re-prioritize duties
• Maintain the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality regarding company information
• Must have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication as well as presentation skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organization
• Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and accomplish goals and objectives
• Work in indoor environment approximately 40% of the time. Remainder of time will be spent outdoors at hauling companies, transfer stations, MRF and landfill or other physical locations
• Environmental noise level is usually moderate to loud
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
• Early morning start times are occasional dependent upon needs especially emergency needs
• Local and overnight travel is required.


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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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