Director Wastewater Treatment at GFL Environmental

The Director Wastewater Treatment serves as the corporate subject matter expert to support personnel in the field. They will work directly with Corporate and Area operations and management to ensure that wastewater treatment operations are being operated in compliance with permits, rules, regulations, and corporate policy. They will also work with VP Leaders to establish corporate policy regarding liquids management operations. They will coordinate and support Field Post Collections personnel in wastewater communications with all federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

This role is also responsible for coordination/managing/implementing the capital projects with the ALDs at post collections operations across all Areas. Beyond technical and engineering aspects, the Director - Wastewater Treatment will actively participate in multiple functions of business including but not limited to project planning and budgeting, accounting, contract negotiation, legal and regulatory interaction, general operations, and treatment plant maintenance and environmental due diligence for proposed acquisitions.

 

Key Responsibilities:

General Environmental Responsibility: 

• Manages and oversees all aspects of engineering, related tasks for post collections facilities by coordinating and supporting all permitting, project planning, reporting and recordkeeping functions for the operations including but not limited to: 
• Leachate Programs: work with operations to ensure adequate leachate disposal outlets are maintained. Work with VP Post Collections to support development of leachate pre-treatment projects to assure leachate disposal doesn’t limit operations
• Directs development initiatives for leachate and groundwater treatment technology to improve operational efficiency and enhance environmentally sound solutions
• Uses proven engineering methods to assess flow and mass balance design parameters and to trouble shoot and develop action plans to improve performance of leachate treatment facilities to ensure compliance with discharge permits
• ESG programs: work with VP Post Collections and VP Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability to provide information and implement programs to promote Environmental Stewardship goals of GFL
• Permitting project management: coordination of efforts with ALD and VP Post Collections between operations, third party consultants/engineers and regulatory agencies for new waste water permits, renewals of permits, treatment plant expansions and any required wastewater modifications as required by regulations and permit conditions; permitting may include and require attendance and participation in regulatory meetings, public hearings and community engagement; work through leachate and liquids specific closure/post closure activities as needed with operations, legal, risk management and third party consultants
• Noncompliance for wastewater treatment events: support field teams for any notices of violation, follow up reporting, communication to leadership; mitigate ongoing risk; manage follow up corrective action planning

Regulatory Policy Updates: 

• Working with Area Landfill Director and Regional Compliance Manager, third party consultants, trade associations and government agencies to maintain up to date wastewater information on regulatory, guidance or policy changes which may impact operations and communicate to GFL. May require attendance in meetings, writing of position statements or submission of comments on regulatory changes. Provide technical support and expertise in such discussions

Financial Responsibility:

• Coordinate/Manage outside consultants to manage development of wastewater and leachate treatment projects
• Coordinate with Vice President – Post Collections Support and Area Landfill Director to assure proposed treatment systems are being properly procured, maintained, and operated safely
• Work with Mergers and Acquisitions team to evaluate and perform environmental due diligence on wastewater components of post collections opportunities. This involves identifying financial and environmental risks of potential acquisition candidates 

Continuous Improvement: 

• Expected to be active in trade associations, research agencies, and actively engage consultants/vendors to drive technology advancements in the industry through ongoing education on regulatory changes, new technological advancements, and improvement of operating methods. Drive operational improvements and efficiencies by providing expertise on best management practices and shared ideas

Training and Support: 

• Provide technical information and training to operations; provide relief support for key roles as needed, complete special projects/assignments as required by leadership; provide expertise on key projects and committees as needed

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Responsibilities:

• Promote and manage company’s vision with respect to ESH standards, behaviors, and performance
• Promote safety culture and duty of care, safety always
• Ensure appropriate resources are made available to develop, document, implement, maintain, and comply with EHS & Compliance systems and programs. Surface all issues
• Identify compliance risks and strategically utilize internal controls necessary to ensure operational, legal, and EHS & Compliance risks are effectively managed and minimized; report any and all issues to leadership
• Support training systems to assist workers in obtaining the appropriate skills and experience to perform their roles safely and competently
• Always adhere to the company’s policies and procedures and ensure those within your area of control do likewise
• Always operate with integrity and ethically

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science related field
• Professional Engineer license preferred
• 15+ years of progressive experience in the field of industrial water/wastewater related projects including engineering, construction, and operations
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental rules and policies including but not limited to RCRA, CERCLA, NPDES, NEPA, Title V, NSPS, TSCA and state solid waste programs
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail and maintain a high level of accuracy
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with consultants, contractors, regulators, and internal staff
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
• Advance skills and abilities to create Excel spreadsheets and input and monitor information
• Ability to manage multiple multi-faceted construction projects with ability to identify potential project pitfalls before the occur and mitigate those risks to project budget and schedule
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize to meet due dates and deadlines
• Strong independent time management skills and ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Travel will be required (30%)

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