WP DIV ENVIRO DIR - REMOTE WITH PREFERENCE FOR SPOKANE, WA, ARKANSAS OR GEORGIA

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Description

Provide environmental leadership for the Wood Products division to ensure 100% regulatory compliance. This includes providing environmental support and guidance to mill managers and their environmental teams as they execute environmental programs and processes at the mill level.

The salary range for this position is $125,874.14-$209,790.29.

This position is bonus eligible, with a target value of 25% of salary.

Divisional Environmental Management

• Set expectations and provide support to mills in the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of environmental programs to ensure Division-Wide compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permit requirements.
• Collaborate with mill managers to ensure mill maintenance practices are in place that result in consistent performance of boilers, RTO’s, and pollution abatement equipment.
• Provide mills with QA/QC review of key regulatory report submittals and oversight on agency correspondence/communications.
• Ensure the complete, accurate and timely preparation of permit applications and permit modifications for manufacturing process changes and additions.
• Review capital projects and assess for environmental impact. Provide review, evaluation and technical planning for mill projects that have an environmental impact.
• Track and maintain working knowledge of state and federal regulations; support mills with identifying and meeting applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead the planning and execution of regulatory required testing as needed (air emissions, water quality waste characterizations); interpret results, and prepare or oversee the preparation of test reports.
• Manage and/or perform environmental compliance audits at mills. Complete follow up with mills as necessary to ensure audit findings are prioritized and addressed.
• Development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of Division-Wide environmental compliance tracking process and compliance improvement programs. Assist mills in identifying any potential issues and providing support for resolution.
• Ensure maintenance of regulatory compliance plans, permits and procedures across the Division.
• Ensure regulatory recordkeeping requirements are met across the Division.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to address regulatory or compliance issues.
• Develop and oversee a cost-effective division environmental budget. Provide oversight to the mills for cost effective environmental budgeting and adherence to the budgets.
• Assess and streamline the use of third-party consultants across the organization.
• Primary business owner of the environmental compliance and reporting system (VelocityEHS). Ensure system is meeting division needs and develop recommendations for improvements.
  
  

Divisional Sustainability Leadership

• Lead divisional efforts for GHG emission reduction program. Establish targets and goals that enable division to reach Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission reduction targets by 2030 and a net zero goal by 2050.
• Lead division efforts for energy and water reduction programs to achieve 1% year over year reduction through 2030.
  
  

Corporate Environmental

• Provide expertise and support to address legacy environmental issues for the corporation.
• Provide expertise and support to industry trade associations and serve on committees as needed.
  
  

Training

• Develop and conduct technical and environmental program training for the mill managers and the Division-Wide environmental team members to ensure knowledge and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with mill leadership to create professional development plans for the Division-Wide environmental team members. Provide mentoring and coaching as needed for these team members.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ leadership experience in the environmental field and regulatory interfacing. Preference to wood or panel products, biomass, and pulp and paper industries.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Environmental Protection Agency Data Submission Software
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with the mill personnel, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Clearly demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence multiple stakeholders to execute environmental initiatives.
• Proven ability to interpret, develop, and provide training regarding environmental regulations, rules, manuals, and policies.
• Proven ability to engage with third-party consultants and regulatory organizations to achieve desired compliance outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
• Office and industrial environment.
• Temperature extremes, dusty, noisy, heat, ice, and snow.
• Occasional work with hazardous materials.
• Extended computer work.
• Required travel off–site and over-night trips. Travel estimated at 40%.
  
  

We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, paid time off and additional voluntary benefits.

PotlatchDeltic is an EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled Employer.