Environmental Manager
Talascend is currently seeking an Environmental Manager for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Seymour, Indiana.
Overview
The role involves leading environmental compliance and sustainability efforts at the Seymour Engine Plant, requiring a strong environmental background and proven manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Title V air permitting and reporting requirements
- Manage SPCC plans, stormwater programs, and water reporting protocols
- Oversee RCRA hazardous waste and DOT hazardous materials compliance
- Lead solid and hazardous waste management programs, including wastewater treatment
- Supervise a team of 3 direct reports: one Environmental Analyst and two associates responsible for recycling and waste operations
- Drive sustainability initiatives and support long-term environmental goals
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to maintain regulatory alignment
- Provide guidance on OSHA-related health and safety topics
- Serve as the environmental subject matter expert for the plant, supporting audits, inspections, and continuous improvement efforts
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree required (preferably in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field)
- 3-5 years of environmental experience in a manufacturing setting
Requirements
- Strong working knowledge of air and water regulations, including Title V, SPCC, stormwater, and hazardous waste management
- Experience with wastewater treatment systems is a strong plus
- Familiarity with DOT compliance, RCRA protocols, and sustainability frameworks
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing direct reports
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Hands-on mindset-ideal candidates may have backgrounds as engineers or technicians, or hobbies involving machinery, cars, or shop work
- Balance stakeholders and anticipate their needs
- Collaborate effectively and build strong partnerships
- Drive engagement and motivate others
- Investigate incidents and conduct thorough root cause analysis
- Manage health, safety, and environmental systems
- Implement sustainable risk control measures
- Influence health and safety culture positively
- Ensure regulatory compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Evaluate health, safety, and environmental performance
- Conduct risk assessments and prioritize risks
- Deliver training in an engaging manner
- Travel may be required for collaboration with external agencies
Shift
Full-Time (Onsite)
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.