Position Overview
This position is accountable for providing technical leadership and expertise in environmental compliance and risk management across the organization. This role serves as a subject matter expert on environmental regulations and requirements, partnering with business units to develop, implement, and maintain programs that ensure compliance and support operational objectives. The role is traditionally corporate based, working across business groups to establish environmental standards, provide technical guidance, and drive consistent implementation of environmental programs, processes, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain environmental programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to operations and business leaders regarding environmental requirements, permitting, monitoring, reporting, and risk management activities.
- Internal subject matter expert (SME) for waste management (RCRA), spill planning (SPCC/FRP, EAP, EPCRA) and stormwater pollution prevention (SWP3) requirements.
- Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to the business while recommending solutions and best practices to maintain compliance.
- Support environmental compliance through audits, inspections, monitoring activities, investigations, and corrective action planning.
- Manage environmental recordkeeping, reporting, permits, certifications, and regulatory submissions.
- Partner with field locations to support pollution prevention, waste minimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead environmental projects and initiatives and provide coaching, mentoring, and technical direction to colleagues and business partners.
What is Expected of You and Others at This Level
- Recognized as an expert in environmental compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Use specialized knowledge to interpret complex issues and recommend solutions and best practices.
- Works independently with minimal guidance.
- Leads projects, initiatives, and cross-functional teams.
- Acts as a resource and mentor for colleagues with less experience.
Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level
- Manages Conflict - Handles conflict situations effectively with a minimum of noise
- Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
- Decision Quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses
- Directs Work - Provides clear direction, delegation, and removes obstacles to get work done
- Resourcefulness - Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently
Minimum Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 6+ years of environmental compliance, environmental management, or related EHS experience required.
This job description is intended to give you a general understanding of the role and the type of work involved, but it may not include every responsibility or requirement. Employment with The Andersons, Inc. is at will, which means both you and the Company can end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable law, nothing in this description should be viewed as a contract. #LI-AL1