Gerdau S.A.

Environmental Manager

Gerdau S.A.$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 4+ years of environmental compliance experience in heavy industrial contexts like steel manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Experience with regulatory agencies, audits, and environmental management systems.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead environmental compliance programs and reporting activities across various environmental domains.
  • Oversee the Environmental Management System and spearhead performance improvement initiatives.
  • Manage KPIs, capital projects, audits, and action plans related to compliance.
  • Liaise with regulatory agencies and maintain relations with corporate and site leadership.
  • Support landfill operations and groundwater monitoring activities.
  • Develop personnel and promote a culture of operational excellence and stewardship.
  • Advise plant leadership on environmental matters and act as backup for Health & Safety leadership.

Benefits

  • High-impact leadership role with direct reporting to site leadership.
  • Opportunity to shape environmental strategy and sustainability outcomes.
  • Lead significant compliance and improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborative culture prioritizing safety and continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Environmental Manager | Cartersville Steel Mill

Lead environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives at one of North America's leading steel manufacturers. As Environmental Manager, you'll play a critical leadership role in ensuring regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement, and shaping the environmental strategy for a large-scale steel operation.

What You'll Do
  • Lead all environmental compliance programs, permits, and reporting activities, including Air (Title V), Water (NPDES), Stormwater, SPCC, Hazardous Waste, SARA, and Radiation Protection.
  • Oversee the site's Environmental Management System (EMS) and drive environmental performance improvement initiatives.
  • Manage environmental KPIs, capital projects, audits, and compliance action plans.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and maintain strong relationships with corporate and site leadership.
  • Support landfill operations, groundwater monitoring, remediation activities, and emissions control systems.
  • Lead and develop environmental personnel while fostering a culture of environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
  • Act as a key advisor to plant leadership and serve as backup support for Health & Safety leadership.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 4+ years of environmental compliance experience in steel manufacturing, metals, mining, power generation, chemicals, or other heavy industrial environments.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, permitting, and reporting requirements.
  • Proven experience working with regulatory agencies, audits, compliance programs, and environmental management systems.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and continuous improvement skills.

Why Join Us?
  • High-impact leadership role reporting directly to site leadership.
  • Opportunity to influence environmental strategy and sustainability performance.
  • Lead major compliance, permitting, and capital improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborative culture focused on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Join us and help shape the future of sustainable steel manufacturing while making a meaningful impact on environmental performance and compliance.

About Gerdau S.A.

Gerdau S.A. is a Brazilian multinational steel manufacturing company. It is the largest producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the largest suppliers of special steel in the world. The company operates in 10 countries and has over 30,000 employees. Gerdau's products are used in a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, and energy. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Learn more about Gerdau S.A.
Size
30,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+15.8%
Revenue
$43.8 billion

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