Environmental Compliance Manager

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Environmental Compliance Manager

REPORTS TO: Compliance Manager

STATUS: Full time, exempt

LOCATION: Bellingham, WA (onsite)

SALARY RANGE: $110,000-$130,000/year based on experience and interview outcome

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSA, 401k with employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term , tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of paid time off + 10 holidays

About Tidal Vision:

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.

About Tidal Vision’s Unique Work Culture:

Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization.

Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Environmental Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring full environmental Compliance across Tidal Vision’s facilities in Bellingham, WA and other sites. This includes:

• Environmental Policy, Programs, and Procedures Development, Implement, Support, and Train
• Government, Client, and Other Reporting
• Management of the Safety Data Sheets Program
• External and Internal Audits and Inspections
• Permit Development
• Waste Management and Emergency Response/Incident Investigations
• Pesticide Management
• Assists Other Departments with Environmental Compliance Elements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Developing, implementing, supporting, and training company personnel in environmental policy, programs and procedures to support our facilities and communities at work.
• Prepare, assist, submit, and maintain governmental, client and other reporting for all facilities including Clean Air/Water reporting, Tier I/II reports, TRI (Form R or Form A reports), Hazardous Waste reports, FIFRA, TSCA, industrial wastewater and stormwater reporting, ESG reporting (Scope 1, 2,&3), state/local reporting, DEA/ATF reports, refrigerant management tracking, liquor and cannabis license, vendor/client environmental requests, etc.)Manage the CHEMTREC Account and oversee chemical emergency response protocols.
• Preparation of Safety Data Sheet (SDS), oversee SDS database, and assist facilities with their SDS.
• Perform audits and inspections of facilities including but not limited to ISO, NSF60, Safer Choice, Halal, governmental, facility audits, and follow ups on corrective actions.
• Being Tidal Vision representative in emergency response and incident investigations including being a liaison agent during governmental visits and assists with obtaining resources in these situations.
• Determine, prepare and maintain permits for facility and process applications.
• Assist supervision and personnel with waste management activities.
• Oversee that pesticide management at facilities meet compliance requirements.
• Provided cross-functional environmental compliance support to internal departments and teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience in environmental compliance and regulatory reporting).
• 5+ years of experience with EPA and environmental compliance with strong knowledge of international, federal, and state environmental and transportation laws and regulations (e.g. hazardous waste, government reporting, or permitting).
• 3+ years experience authorizing and managing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in compliance with GHS (Globally Harmonized System) and international requirements.
• Ability to work in a detailed and some high-paced environment without direct supervision.
• Ability to perform hazard and environmental compliance recognition and reporting.

Licensing & Special Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Valid driver’s license required for any work-related transportation.
• Regular travel between several facilities is required (up to 25%).

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed primarily within Tidal Vision’s warehouses, offices, and production facilities.
• Travel will be up to 25%. Sites currently include Everett, WA, Traer, IA, SC, Michigan, Ohio, Arizona, but additional sites may be added.
• Must adhere to all company safety standards and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas and while on-site.
• Must be able to work in conditions where temperatures may fluctuate.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 33 pounds required; must be able to pull, push, twist, balance, and move with general ease.

Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , , , age, , , status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.