HyCO Environmental Manager

About the role

Reimagine What’s Possible Air Products is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to serve as the environmental leader for our US HyCO (Hydrogen & Syngas) operations. In this highly visible role, you will set and drive environmental strategy, governance, and performance while ensuring full compliance with corporate, local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive environmental strategy aligned with Air Products’ EHS Management System, regulatory requirements, and sustainability objectives.
• Ensure full compliance with environmental regulations and Air Products standards, with a goal of zero environmental incidents.
• Lead complex regulatory engagements with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Provide environmental leadership through training, site assessments, incident investigations, audits, and performance reviews.
• Develop and implement environmental risk management plans and KPI reporting across the HyCO sub-region.
• Lead environmental incident trend analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and external EHS reviews.
• Coach and mentor site leaders, operations teams, and environmental professionals; develop high-potential talent within the organization.
• Support environmental due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions and business growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of environmental regulations, compliance programs, and regulatory engagement strategies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to engage senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead in complex, matrixed, and multi-site industrial organizations.
• Experience with environmental monitoring programs, emissions testing, and compliance reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative teams and lead others even if a formal reporting relationship does not exist.
• Strong interest in developing and leading a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another technical discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial, petrochemical, or gas environments with progressive environmental or EHS leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading environmental programs in complex, high-hazard facilities.

Skills

• Deep knowledge of environmental regulations, compliance programs, and regulatory engagement strategies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to engage senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead in complex, matrixed, and multi-site industrial organizations.
• Experience with environmental monitoring programs, emissions testing, and compliance reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative teams and lead others even if a formal reporting relationship does not exist.
• Strong interest in developing and leading a high-performing team.

Benefits

At Air Products, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare).
• Health Savings Account.
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay

Competitive pay for the role.

Schedule

Typical travel is approximately 25%, with periods of increased travel up to 50% based on site needs and business priorities.