Envrionmental Director

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Job Description

Albemarle is hiring for an Environmental Director. This position is hybrid (3 days per week in office) and located in Charlotte, NC.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Environmental Director to lead our global environmental strategy across both the chemical manufacturing and mining sectors. This leadership role will be responsible for driving environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across our operations worldwide, balancing the unique environmental challenges of both industries. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding the well-being of employees, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and promoting sustainability

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in environmental management within both chemical and mining industries, a deep understanding of global environmental regulations, and the leadership skills necessary to influence stakeholders across diverse regions and cultures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute a unified global environmental strategy that integrates sustainability goals for both chemical and mining operations.
  • Serve as a key advisor to HSE and executive leadership, identifying environmental risks and opportunities in both sectors.
  • Lead global teams to drive the environmental agenda across various regions, promoting shared best practices and consistent performance.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Collaborate with site, project and resource Environmental leaders to ensure compliance with all local, national, and international environmental laws and regulations related to chemical manufacturing and mining operations (e.g., mining tailings, water use, emissions, waste management).
  • Assist with the implementation of management systems across the various business units to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.  This will be supported through the development and implementation of written corporate procedures, training and proactive measures to minimize environmental impact.
• Risk Management & Incident Response
  • Lead global environmental risk assessments focusing on both industrial chemical hazards and mining-specific concerns (e.g., soil contamination, air pollution, and water quality).
  • Assist in corporate response to environmental incidents in both sectors, ensuring effective investigation, reporting, and corrective actions.
• Sustainability and Continuous Improvement
  • Drive resource efficiency, emissions control, and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Collaborate with R&D and operational teams to explore new technologies and processes for reducing environmental impact in both the chemical and mining industries.
• Global Oversight and Governance
  • Establish and monitor global environmental KPIs, ensuring consistent reporting.
  • Collaborate with the HSE Audit Director to ensure quality internal and third-party audits for environmental compliance.  Additionally, serving as a subject matter expert for audit peer reviews and corrective action development.
  • Support site environmental teams, promoting cross-functional collaboration and fostering a culture of environmental accountability.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
• Experience:
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in environmental management, including 5+ years in a global leadership role across both the chemical and mining industries.
    • Facility Environmental Management experience is required
  • Significant experience working with the regulatory frameworks and environmental challenges specific to both chemical manufacturing and mining operations.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Expertise in global environmental laws (e.g., EPA, REACH, ISO 14001, mining tailings management).
  • Proven leadership and team-building capabilities in a multinational and matrixed organization.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with an ability to communicate complex environmental issues to diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel internationally (up to 25%).

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, CDP, TCFD).
• Certifications or experience in mining-specific environmental practices (e.g., environmental impact assessments, tailings management).

What We Offer:

• A leadership role in a globally recognized company committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility in both chemical and mining sectors.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities to influence industry standards and lead high-impact environmental initiatives on a global scale.

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.