Section Manager Environmental

About the role

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking an experienced Section Manager Environmental to lead the environmental department at United Taconite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental permit application development for new or modified equipment or processes and ensure consistency amongst sites.
• Primary permitting oversight activities include: Title V air permits (including PSD applicability), NPDES and Stormwater, wetland (Section 404/ Army Corps of Engineers and Wetlands Conservation Act/Minnesota DNR), water appropriation permits (Minnesota DNR), etc.
• Aid in air emission modeling development and permitting strategies to manage strategic air permitting initiatives or permit reissuances/modifications to support business objectives.
• Aid with proactive NPDES/State Disposal System water permitting/reissuance strategies to address evolving regulations or site needs.
• Evaluate proposed projects or process changes for permitting implications.
• Evaluate prospective projects against environmental review obligations (NEPA/MEPA) and assist with EAW/EIS studies, if required.
• Establish strong working relationships with regulatory agency staff to facilitate efficient and timely permit review and approval processes.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with multiple stakeholders, including internal teams, regulatory agencies, and local communities.
• Communicate environmental performance for the site.
• Conduct site environmental assessments and identify potential environmental risks and liabilities.
• Represent the company in regulatory meetings and hearings, as required.
• Develop and oversee the site environmental budget.
• Manage and assist in professional development planning for direct reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental discipline.
• Familiarity with operation and compliance related to industrial air emission control and water treatment systems.
• Expertise in analyzing and interpreting the environmental regulations' impact on facilities.
• 10 or more years of professional environmental experience, including permitting and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and submitting environmental permit applications and other environmental compliance requirements/reports/documentation.
• Working knowledge of the Clean Air Act (Title V - including PSD permitting, NESHAP, NAAQS, Regional Haze, also preferred), Clean Water Act (Section 401, 402, 404), Minnesota/local air quality regulations.
• Experience with developing, implementing, and/or maintaining environmental management systems.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $135,000. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

Pay

$100,000 to $135,000

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