Location Forbes MNCleveland-Cliffs is seeking an experienced Section Manager Environmental to lead Cliffs environmental department at United Taconite. Key responsibilities include leading environmental staff and ensuring that systems are in place to maintain the facilitys compliance with all environmental permits and obligations. The Section Manager Environmental will also be responsible for environmental reporting and permitting for the site including providing guidance and managing the preparation of environmental permit applications. The Section Manager Environmental will monitor and analyze environmental data and trends to make recommendations for maintaining environmental compliance and ongoing performance improvements. The successful candidate will also assist in review of emerging environmental regulations for their impact on the site and provide feedback for improvements to state and federal environmental rulemaking. This position will report to the Director Environmental for our Minnesota Mining and Pelletizing business but will also communicate and interact directly with the sites leadership team. Summary of ResponsibilitiesOversee 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 ActMinnesota DNR water appropriation permits Minnesota DNR etc.Assist in air emission modeling development and permitting strategies to manage strategic air permitting initiatives or permit reissuancesmodifications to support business objectives.Assist with proactive NPDESState Disposal System water permittingreissuance strategies to address evolving regulations or site needs.Evaluate proposed projects or process changes for permitting implications.Evaluate prospective projects against environmental review obligations NEPAMEPA and assist with EAWEIS 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.All additional responsibilities as assigned.Minimum QualificationsBachelors 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.Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Preferred Qualifications10 or more years of professional environmental experience including permitting and reporting.Demonstrated experience in preparing and submitting environmental permit applications and other environmental compliance requirementsreportsdocumentation.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 Minnesotalocal air quality regulations.Experience with developing implementing andor maintaining environmental management systems.The salary range for this role is 100000 to 135000.An employees 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.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials direct reduced iron and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing stamping tooling and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity health insurance retirement plan education assistance paid time off and moreCleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail tocareersclevelandcliffs.comor call 1-312 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - MFVeteranDisability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, we are also the largest supplier of iron ore pellets in North America. In 2020, we acquired two major steelmakers, AK Steel and ArcelorMittal USA, vertically integrating our legacy iron ore business with quality-focused steel production and emphasis on the automotive end market. Our fully integrated portfolio includes custom-made pellets and HBI; flat-rolled carbon steel, stainless, electrical, plate, tinplate and long steel products; as well as carbon and stainless steel tubing, hot and cold stamping and tooling. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we employ approximately 25,000 people across our mining, steel and downstream manufacturing operations in the United States and Canada.