Environmental Compliance Specialist

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

Reporting to the Facility Manager, and supported by the Regional Environmental Manager, the Environmental Specialist is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and implementing and maintaining environmental management systems and programs at the Reworld Niagara I Thermomechanical Treatment facility (aka waste-to-energy). Essential responsibilities include:

• Review and interpret continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) data regularly to ensure valid, quality-controlled data is recorded.
• Collect samples for in-house analysis or third-party analytical services as required by environmental permits including stormwater and ash
• Preparation and filing of reports required by environmental permits.
• Preparation and filing of permit renewal and modification applications.
• Liaison with environmental regulators for audits and inspections.
• Perform facility inspections at least weekly to ensure permit compliance and good housekeeping.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants to complete permit required activities.
• Maintain compliance with Reworld internal environmental standards.
• Review waste profiles to ensure permit compliance.
• Proactively work with facility management and operators to resolve and prevent environmental issues. Closely monitor the production and maintenance activities and assist in planning and executing scheduled outage work to ensure the facility maintains the highest environmental standards.
• Complete root cause analyses for noncompliance and track corrective actions through completion.
• Auditing of downstream facilities such as metal recyclers and landfills
• Develop and complete environmental improvement projects.
• Provide environmental training and technical assistance to facility employees to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and company environmental policy.
• Track new and changing environmental regulations that could impact facility.
• Attend regular in-person and virtual meetings including daily morning meetings, monthly safety meetings and staff meetings.
• Participate in community outreach activities in the Niagara Falls area in coordination with corporate and regional staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science or similar and a minimum of 5 years' experience in the environmental field; preferably solid waste.
• A working knowledge of New York State and federal solid waste environmental regulations is a must.
• Demonstrated experience developing permit applications and negotiating permit conditions for new permits and/or modification of permits.
• Must have strong written and oral communications skills and demonstrate ability to work independently and creatively within the regulatory framework.
• Must be comfortable conveying company environmental and sustainability messaging to various stakeholders.
• Strong computer, technical, and writing skills are required.

The annual salary for this position is between $86,000-106,000. This is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final salary figure will take into account a variety of factors including experience, ability, and location. Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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