Manager, Waste and Remediation - Delta Air Lines Inc.

Delta’s Environmental Programs team is responsible for establishing Delta’s policies and framework for all environmental media areas, including air quality, wastewater, stormwater, waste regulation, spill response, tank regulation and environmental remediation.  The Manager – Waste & Remediation within the Corporate Environmental team reports to the General Manger - Environmental Programs and is a subject matter expert in waste management media specific program(s) (Hazardous, Non-hazardous, universal waste, etc.) and environmental remediation, and manages environmental professional(s) who oversee(s) other media programs such as tanks and emergency response.

This candidate will need to reside in Atlanta for this role. 

The Manager – Waste & Remediation is responsible for providing strategic direction, support, subject matter expertise for the Waste and Remediation environmental programs.  Experience and knowledge with a broad environmental regulatory familiarity, with specific expertise in RCRA and remediation is required.   Additionally, she/he will work closely with internal Delta division environmental teams at all levels across the company.  Application of system level thinking and process execution to establish and advance effective environmental programs across the enterprise is a key aspect of this role.  

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT INCLUSIVE OF ALL TASKS): 

• Strategic development of effective policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives to drive continuous improvement across Delta environmental programs within media specific responsibility.
• Utilize Delta’s environmental management system and environmental management information system(s) to support Delta’s operating divisions and drive continuous environmental improvement in waste and remediation.
• Engagement and oversight of key environmental consultants to leverage specialized environmental expertise, assist in execution of environmental programs, and reduce Delta’s environmental risk(s).
• Provide technical and environmental compliance expertise and support to the Law Department, Corporate Real Estate, and other business groups in the review of permit applications and reports, leases and execution of due diligence, business strategies/station redevelopment, ESG reporting, and associated projects.
• Advise division station managers, Technical Operations managers, and environmental coordinators/program managers on waste and remediation requirements and best practices.
• Report, negotiate, and resolve potential compliance matters with federal, state and/or local environmental regulatory agencies, in coordination with the Law Department, Government Affairs and Delta’s operating divisions, specific to waste and remediation programs.
• Leverage data to track waste and remediation program performance against established goals, reporting to division leaders, identify key areas of opportunity, and develop strategies and system level actions to address areas of risk.
• Monitor federal and state rulemaking activities, evaluate applicability, and support implementation in Delta’s operations, including close coordination with Delta’s external representatives, Delta’s Law Department, and Government Affairs team.
• Lead one or more other environmental professionals.
• Application of Safety Risk Management.

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way: 

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives  
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%  
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave 
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits 
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages 
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health  
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members 
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals  
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint 
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies 
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together 
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare 

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences/Management, Industrial Engineering, or similar degree program/related field (or applicable relevant experience in the specified field).
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the day-to-day management of media-based environmental compliance programs, specifically hazardous waste management and remediation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to integrate a broad range of internal and external factors with appropriate level of strategic thinking when making decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic work environment. 
• Must be a self-starter, work and execute high quality work with minimum supervision, and be capable of working under pressure and managing several projects simultaneously.
• Strong people skills to work effectively with direct reports, fellow employees and senior leaders, partner across Delta, and effectively engage with external agencies and experts.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of standard computer functions such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Ability for overnight travel up to 20% for station visits and project oversight
• Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles.
• Consistently demonstrates the priority of safety and security of self and others.
• (If transferring internally) Must be performing satisfactorily in current position.