Benefits:- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
EHS Manager
Position: Full-Time | Benefits Eligible
About Auris Noble
Auris Noble specializes in the strategic management, recovery, and refining of precious, rare earth, and critical metals generated from a diverse range of industries. Our customized processing facilities are designed to maximize recovery and purity while supporting sustainable manufacturing and recycling practices.
As demand for renewable energy technologies, fuel cells, advanced electronics, and critical materials continues to grow, Auris Noble is expanding its operations and processing capabilities. We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to help guide this growth by ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting the implementation of new processes, and driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Position Summary
The EHS Manager will serve as the site's environmental and safety leader, with primary responsibility for maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while supporting facility growth and operational expansion.
A key component of this role will be leading air permitting activities, environmental regulatory strategy, and EHS integration for new production processes, equipment, and facility modifications. The ideal candidate will work closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to identify opportunities for growth while ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable operations.
This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the environmental and safety framework of a rapidly growing operation involved in the circular economy and critical materials supply chain.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a highly competitive benefits package including:
- 401(k) with company match
- Quarterly performance bonuses
- Annual profit-sharing program
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Scheduled annual plant shutdown
- Continuing education and professional development support
- Opportunity to play a key role in facility expansion and process innovation
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Compliance & Air Permitting
- Lead all environmental compliance activities related to air emissions, waste management, water compliance, chemical reporting, and regulatory permitting.
- Manage existing air permits and serve as the primary point of contact for permitting agencies.
- Evaluate the environmental impact of proposed process changes, equipment installations, and facility expansions.
- Prepare, submit, and maintain permit applications, permit modifications, emissions calculations, and supporting regulatory documentation.
- Develop permitting strategies that support operational growth while maintaining compliance with EPA and state regulations.
- Coordinate environmental reporting activities including TRI, SARA, Tier II, hazardous waste, and air emissions reporting.
- Maintain environmental management systems and support progress toward ISO 14001 certification.
Process Expansion & New Technology Implementation
- Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to evaluate and implement new manufacturing and refining processes.
- Conduct EHS reviews and risk assessments for new equipment, technologies, and production methods.
- Support capital projects from concept through startup to ensure environmental and safety requirements are incorporated into facility design.
- Assist management in identifying regulatory requirements associated with scaling laboratory and pilot operations into full-scale production.
- Develop permitting and compliance roadmaps for future facility and process expansion initiatives.
Health & Safety Leadership
- Develop, implement, and continually improve site EHS programs, procedures, and policies.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, training, and accountability.
- Maintain OSHA compliance and oversee site safety programs including hazard communication, lockout/tagout, PPE, confined space, contractor safety, and emergency response.
- Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
- Coordinate and maintain all EHS training programs and associated records.
- Maintain chemical inventories, SDS management systems, and hazardous material tracking requirements.
Regulatory & Operational Support
- Serve as the primary EHS resource for production, maintenance, engineering, and management teams.
- Monitor regulatory developments and communicate upcoming compliance requirements affecting facility operations.
- Manage environmental vendors, waste disposal contractors, and regulatory consultants.
- Author and maintain environmental, health, and safety procedures, manuals, and documentation systems.
- Track key EHS performance indicators and develop continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
- Experience with EPA regulations, Clean Air Act (CAA), RCRA, SARA, and TRI reporting.
- Experience managing environmental permits and regulatory compliance programs in an industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of hazardous waste management and chemical handling requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, metals processing, chemical processing, refining, or related industrial operations.
- Experience with air permitting, emissions calculations, permit applications, and agency interactions.
- Experience supporting facility expansions, process startups, or capital projects.
- HAZWOPER Instructor Certification.
- Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001 systems.
- Professional certifications such as CSP, CHMM, ASP, or equivalent.
- Experience working with Ohio EPA environmental permitting programs.
Why Join Auris Noble?
This is more than a traditional EHS role. You will have the opportunity to directly influence the development of new processes, expansion of production capabilities, and long-term growth strategy of a company helping strengthen the domestic supply chain for critical and precious metals.
If you are passionate about environmental stewardship, process innovation, regulatory strategy, and building world-class safety programs, we encourage you to apply.