Regional Environmental Affairs Director

About this role

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

Regional   Environmental Affairs   Director   – Midwest Region, Chicago, IL  

The Role  

Reporting to the   Midwest   President , the Regional   Environmental Affairs   Director   is a   brand-new   role   with the opportunity to   lead   environmental, sustainability, and compliance activities across the region, its facilities, and communities .   Th is exciting   position will   design   our regional   sustainability and environmental   strategy   ensuring local accountability , strong community involvement and partnership,   and engagement from all functions .   The Environmental Affairs Director   will interface with both existing and potential customers ,   effectively communicate   sustainability   visions and goals, a nd   lead all efforts to uphold   our   sustainability promise.  

Your work will include :   

• Strategically establish   community partners   within the Midwest region to create   mutually beneficial relationships, a positive brand image, and   engagement from our teams.   Grow our   site environmental leaders to own the local work with their own community partners.  

• Support growth within the region to advance sustainable waste management services   through   community and governmental relations   along with   permitting efforts .  

• Educate and s upport   the   regional sales teams on sustainability   &   environmental affairs   to grow business and exceed   customer and sales   expectations.  

• Spearhead our   key environmental   performance   indicators   and corrective actions   and rally the team   to ensure expectations are met.  

• Liaise with the Corporate Environmental team to influence   enterprise policy and procedure ensuring standardization, consistency, and flawless execution.   

• Through direct and indirect reporting relationships, lead the Midwest Environmental team , growing and developing talent, and ensuring we have a strong pipeline of   experts.   

• The opportunity to present   to   executive leaders,   staff,   customers ,   and   government al reps   to educate, influence, and push our sustainability agenda forward.  

• Proactively   engage   with   our Midwest sites   to resolve and prevent environmental issues,   using lean practices and a continuous improvement mindset.  

Candidate Profile:  

We are looking for   a   passionate   leader   who wants the opportunity to take on a role that will have a significant impact on   sustainability! Through their work   they have the unique platform to both grow the business, educate our workforce, and build   meaningful partnerships with the community.   Th e successful candidate   must have 10+   years of progressively responsible experience in diverse environmental areas including compliance, permitting, stack tests, sustainability ,   climate change ,   etc . , and   be located in   the Chicago area (or willing to relocate).    

Additionally, it would be great if the candidate had :   

• Experience developing and/or negotiating permit   applications and   with a focus on Title V air operating permits and solid waste facility permits.    

• Experience with corporate strategy development and implementation  

• Executive level experience with Profit and Loss management  

• Experience in interpreting and analyzing State and Federal regulations ,   specifically with those impacting the   waste to energy   industry .  

• Detailed knowledge of environmental regulatory programs (e.g. RCRA, Clean Air Act, etc.).   

• Experience in a   Lean /   Continuous Improvement environment   

• Successful experience interacting with Federal, State and local regulators, legislators, permitting agencies and other community organizations .    

Required Qualifications :   

• Bachelor of Science Degree in related   scientific   (biology, chemistry, environmental science) or engineering (environmental, chemical, mechanical, etc.) disciplines .   Masters   degree preferred.  

•   1 0+ years’   related   experience   

• Ability to travel   ~3 5 %  

  In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at  https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits .

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

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.

    Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary pos

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