Renewables Environmental Technical Lead

About the role

The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering programs, plans, and policies for hazard management, emergency response, environmental and regulatory compliance within the renewables business.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Renewables Business Leaders, Site Leaders, EHS Leaders, and the ANDE EHS enterprise team to ensure seamless coverage of assigned matters.
• Develop and implement environmental policies and programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act (SARA).
• Lead environmental permitting and reporting programs to ensure required permits are in place and regulatory reporting is completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain emergency response pre-planning efforts, including Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan, and Facility Response Plan (FRP).
• Oversee permit-required monitoring (e.g., stack testing, continuous emission monitoring (CEM), relative accuracy testing (RATA), leak detection and repair (LDAR), wastewater, stormwater) to meet regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support facilities with environmental regulatory agency interactions, including public meetings, inspections, and resolving non-conformances.
• Assist in due diligence activities, including Phase I, Phase II, and compliance auditing for potential acquisitions or divestitures.
• Support the EHS enterprise strategy for environmental talent development within the business.
• Manage consultants to assist in meeting environmental obligations as needed.

Expectations at this level

• Provides leadership to managers, supervisors, and/or professional staff.
• Accountable for the performance and results of multiple related units.
• Develops departmental plans, including business, production, and/or organizational priorities.
• Controls resources and policy formation in area of responsibility.
• Decisions are guided by resource availability and functional objectives.

Competencies

• Manages Conflict: Handles conflict situations effectively with minimal disruption.
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers multi-mode communications tailored to diverse audiences.
• Decision Quality: Makes timely, well-informed decisions to keep the organization moving forward.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Uses feedback and reflection to gain insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Directs Work: Provides clear direction, delegation, and removes obstacles to ensure work is completed.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Open to travel up to 30%–40%.
• Willing to work extended hours periodically as needed.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including climbing ladders and stairs, exposure to hot/cold climates, and working at heights.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Position is located at the Central Office Building in Maumee, OH, or an approved Renewables facility.