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It is required that the Environmental & Hazardous Materials Leader has experience with EPA, OSHA, and DOT hazardous materials regulations and environmental reporting, with the ability to evaluate applicability of additional EPA programs (e.g., TSCA, SPCC) as operational scope evolves. They must also hold a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) credential, or commits to obtain within a defined timeframe. A strong working knowledge of SDS interpretation, chemical compatibility, ventilation/storage requirements, and emergency response is needed. In addition, experience conducting environmental assessments, audits, and risk analyses and the ability to both lead at a strategic level and execute hands-on tactical work.

It is preferred that the Environmental & Hazardous Materials Leader has prior work experience in multisite manufacturing or construction environments, along with certifications such as: CSP, CHMM, CIH, NEBOSH, ISO 14001, HAZWOPER, OSHA 30/HAZMAT transportation. Experience with environmental management software or EHS information systems is also preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health, Chemistry, or related field.

Experience: 7+ years in Environmental or EHS roles with direct experience in hazardous materials management.

Travel: 10-20%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Environmental & Hazardous Materials Program Ownership

• Advances FTI's end-to-end hazardous materials and environmental compliance framework - including policies, processes, governance, standards, tools, and reporting.
• Defines what constitutes hazardous material for FTI and maintains documentation aligned with EPA, OSHA, DOT, CERCLA/EPCRA, RCRA, and other federal/state requirements.
• Facilitates the identification and implementation of a company-wide hazardous material inventory tracking system, including receiving, onsite movement, storage, integration into products, and disposal.

Compliance, Regulatory Management & Reporting

• Ensures compliance with:

  • EPA (CERCLA/EPCRA, Clean Air/Water Act, RCRA, and TSCA where applicable)

  • OSHA (hazard communication, exposure limits, hazardous material handling)

  • DOT/PHMSA (hazmat transport, labeling, training)

  • Relevant state and local permits, building codes, and storage requirements

• Develops and submits all required environmental reports, including Tier II/TRI when applicable.
• Leads internal audits, corrective actions, and inspection readiness.
• Ensures proper handling, storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals and batteries.
• Develops and implements standardized protocols for the handling, ventilation, and waste management of materials associated with industrial painting, welding, and metal fabrication to minimize environmental impact and personnel exposure.

Emerging Technology Environmental Risk Leadership

• Leads environmental hazard assessment for large-format lithium or alternative chemistry batteries, including fire risk, thermal runaway, ventilation, separation distances, and SDS review.
• Partners with engineering, procurement, logistics, and facilities teams to integrate environmental risk considerations into new technologies and facility expansions.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis

• Conducts or oversees job hazard analyses (JHAs), environmental impact assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations for chemical, biological, and physical risks.
• Coordinates workplace testing for chemicals, noise, air contaminants, and hazardous materials.
• Develops and maintains environmental emergency response plans in coordination with the Safety and Risk teams (spill response, battery incidents, exposure protocols).

Technology, Tools & Data Systems

• Recommends systems for hazardous material tracking, labeling, SDS management, and environmental data reporting.
• Supports ERP tagging, metadata definitions, and item-level environmental classification.
• Ensures tools support real-time visibility and compliance readiness.

Training & Culture Building

Develops training programs for:

• Hazardous material awareness & handling
• Environmental incident reporting
• Fires, spills, large battery hazards
• DOT hazardous material transport requirements
• Builds a culture of environmental stewardship across manufacturing, job sites, new product development, and facility expansion.

Cross Functional Leadership

• Collaborates with teams in Procurement, Safety, Engineering, Supply Chain, Facilities, Manufacturing, Field Operations, and Legal/Risk to promote consistency and facilitate the adoption of new processes.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you're energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what's possible for your future.

Once you're a team member, you're supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You're officially in the driver's seat of your career, and FTI's career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a "merit to the core" organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits are the Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families.You're invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you're ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disabled.