Job Description
About Chase Corporation
Founded in 1946 we have grown to become a global specialty chemicals company that is a leading manufacturer of protective materials for high-reliability applications across diverse market sectors.
Today we employ nearly 800 people and continue to grow and strengthen our business by employing a related diversification strategy that combines organic growth initiatives with strategic acquisitions.
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, USA we operate manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia and continue to invest in our capabilities in order to deliver value to our global customer base demands.
Role Overview
Chase Corporation is seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager to ensure company operations comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. This role is responsible for managing environmental permits, regulatory reporting, audits, and agency interactions, and for supporting environmental risk mitigation, sustainability initiatives, and environmental management systems. The position works under the direction of Regulatory Compliance and partners closely with EHS, Operations, Legal, and site leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Compliance & Permitting
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations including EPA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and applicable state and local requirements.
- Maintain and manage environmental permits (air, water, stormwater, hazardous waste).
- Prepare and submit required regulatory reports (e.g., Tier II, TRI, NPDES, AIR, SWPPP).
Audits, Inspections & Regulatory Interface
- Conduct internal environmental audits and inspections to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
- Lead all regulatory agency inspections and resulting reporting requirements.
- Track and interpret changes in environmental laws and regulations, within jurisdictions we operate in (Local, State, and Federal); proactively present impacts & outcomes to leadership.
Systems, Training & Sustainability
- Ensure hazardous materials handling and waste disposal activities in accordance with applicable laws.
- Provide environmental compliance training to employees and contractors.
- Assist in developing sustainability and emissions reduction initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or Chemistry.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, or EHS roles.
- Working knowledge of EPA, OSHA, RCRA, CWA and CAA regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to calculate impacts of process change related to HAP's, VOC, SW, etc. as related to existing operational permits or new permit activities.
- Experience supporting or conducting environmental audits and inspections.
- Familiarity with environmental permitting and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Understanding hazardous waste management procedures.
- Experience with environmental compliance systems or tracking databases.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- CHMM, CEP, 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER (preferred, not required