Title:  Regional Regulatory Manager

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Want to work for a company that is reimagining responsible distribution? Join Univar Solutions, the world-class global distributor of chemicals and ingredients.

At Univar Solutions, we're building on our more than 90 years of experience and drawing on deep resources - inventory and logistics experts, scientists, PhDs, procurement, customer service, sales and marketers-to deliver consultative services and an unmatched portfolio to solve customers' formulation and operational challenges. When you work for Univar Solutions, you'll play a meaningful role in crafting how we deliver more than chemical and ingredients.

Primary Purpose:

This is a regional manager position that provides environmental and regulatory compliance support to facilities across the Central United States. This support includes permitting and filings, as well as regulatory approvals and compliance associated with chemical distribution that touches almost every sector of business around the globe. The candidate will also develop and implement strategies that provide continuous improvement of the environmental compliance program. This position works collaboratively within a team of health & safety and quality professionals and across the organization to support overall organizational goals and objectives.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead environmental compliance for multiple facilities within assigned region
• Prepare and submit licenses, registrations, permits. Provide training to operations and ensure that permit requirements are being met
• Prepare and submit regulatory compliance reports
• Serve as regional contact for regulatory agencies
• Help facilitate and implement new environmental compliance systems and tools
• Lead and support internal EHS audits. Assist operations in addressing audit recommendations and corrective actions
• Maintain knowledge of all applicable corporate, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for an environmental program. Develop and lead national program, provide training, write explainers, and provide guidance across the organization
• Lead and participate in incident investigations and corresponding corrective actions
• Provides guidance on emergency response and security
• Responsible for waste minimization and pollution prevention
• Participates in and provides guidance for acquisitions, mergers, and special projects
• Participates in community outreach programs and supports company sustainability programs
• Takes lead role in company's Responsible Care and Responsible Distribution initiatives

What You’ll Need:

• 4-year degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related subject
• 5+ years of practical experience with environmental and regulatory compliance, preferably within the oil & gas or chemical distribution industry
• Thoroughly familiar with all major federal environmental programs (CAA, CWA, RCRA, FIFRA) and DOT hazardous material regulations. Specifically in federal and/or state air permitting programs, Tier II reporting, hazardous waste management and reporting, and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Familiarity with DEA and Department of Homeland Security CFATs program is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Demonstrated ability to handle federal, state, and local regulatory compliance at numerous facilities in multiple states
• Experience with developing and implementing an environmental management system (ISO 14001) is a plus
• Proven leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated abilities to both work collaboratively and to influence those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists
• Demonstrated ability to be a trusted business advisor, developing action plans and making recommendations rather than simply completing when asked
• Excellent problem solving techniques and quantitative, analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle a sophisticated workload and projects in a fast paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Experience with SharePoint, SAP is a plus
• Strong work ethic and initiative
• Highly adaptable, self-motivated with a desire for continuous learning and improvement
• Meticulous attention to detail

Where You'll Work:

This is a remote role in Houston or Dallas, TX. Preference for candidates in Houston or Dallas, TX area.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

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