Environment Planner Jobs in Athens, GA (NOW HIRING)

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

The Environmental Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining environmental compliance programs within a manufacturing facility. This role oversees air permitting, water pollution prevention, solid and hazardous waste management, spill prevention and countermeasure programs, emergency response planning, environmental training, budget management, productivity initiatives, and environmental support for capital projects. The Environmental Manager serves as the primary site resource for environmental regulatory compliance and sustainability efforts while supporting safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

The Winder Plant manufactures fiber glass insulation for the commercial, contractor, retail, metal building, manufactured housing, air handling and OEM markets in the southeast. 610,000 sq ft on 194 acres.

Your Day to Day:

Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Provide accurate, timely, and cost-effective environmental and regulatory compliance support to plant operations.
• Interpret environmental regulations and provide technical guidance to site leadership and operational teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and represent the company during inspections, audits, and compliance matters, including:
  • Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) - Air Permits, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
  • Health Department - Radioactive Device Licensing and Inspection Records
  • Local Municipal Authorities - Wastewater Discharge Permits
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - SPCC, SWPPP, GHG, RICE, CFC/HCFC Recycling, TRI Programs, and EPCRA
• Receive, review, and respond to agency communications regarding permits, compliance activities, and environmental programs.
• Ensure all required environmental permits remain current and in-compliance with regulatory requirements.

Air Compliance Programs

• Maintain environmental programs that ensure compliance with all air permit requirements.
• Monitor the NESHAP Monitoring System daily and investigate alarm conditions.
• Evaluate alarms to determine potential permit deviations and communicate findings to plant leadership.
• Conduct root cause analyses for permit deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain and update Operation, Maintenance, and Monitoring (OMM) Plans and Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Plans (SSMP) as required.
• Develop, revise, and review environmental procedures that support regulatory compliance.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve air compliance monitoring and reporting systems, including NESHAP Monitoring System & I-Fix
• Promote awareness of environmental risks and compliance obligations among employees and the surrounding community.

Wastewater & Water Protection Programs

• Ensure industrial wastewater discharges comply with permit requirements and discharge limits.
• Utilize plant data acquisition and monitoring systems (e.g., Eurotherm or equivalent) to collect, track, analyze, and report wastewater discharge data.
• Investigate wastewater discharge excursions and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Manage and oversee wastewater sampling activities conducted by qualified vendors.
• Prepare and submit monthly wastewater reports.
• Communicate operational changes affecting industrial wastewater discharges to regulatory authorities.
• Protect groundwater and surface water resources through effective management of process and wastewater streams.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly inspections under the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
• Report findings and recommendations from inspections and track corrective actions to completion.

Hazardous Waste & Environmental Stewardship

• Ensure proper handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of universal and hazardous waste.
• Perform weekly inspections and inventory reviews of hazardous and universal waste storage areas.
• Manage waste streams and maintain required waste profiles, manifests, and environmental records.
• Lead site initiatives focused on waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and minimizing environmental impacts.

Auditing, Training & Emergency Preparedness

• Coordinate site-wide environmental audits and compliance assessments.
• Analyze audit findings and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver environmental compliance training programs for employees.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Maintain qualifications and training for personnel involved in:
  • Water sampling and testing
  • Environmental abatement systems
  • Emergency response activities
  • Hazardous material and waste handling

• Develop, review, and update environmental compliance procedures and written programs.

Environmental Reporting & Operational Support

• Monitor and mitigate chemical, physical, and biological hazards that may impact employees or the environment.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports for plant leadership and corporate environmental management.
• Support and drive productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage environmental budgets and expenditures.
• Review and provide environmental input on capital projects and expenditures.
• Provide environmental support to the Safety Manager and site leadership team
• Will manage environmental technician.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in environmental compliance, regulatory programs, and manufacturing environments.

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations

• Thorough knowledge of hazardous waste transportation regulations
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex environmental and compliance issues.
• Experience managing environmental permits, reporting requirements, inspections, and regulatory interactions.

Leadership & Communication Skills

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a team environment.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel required (0-10 days per year).

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to:
  • Heat and cold temperatures
  • High noise levels
  • Moving mechanical equipment
  • Elevated work areas
  • Dust, mist, gases, and fumes
  • Extensive walking, climbing, and standing

This position plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and the continued success of the facility's environmental management programs.

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Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company's succession planning process.Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.