Head of Environmental

Step into the engine room of global commerce. At APM Terminals Pier 400, you'll be part of one of the most advanced container terminals in the world. From cutting-edge automation to large-scale operations at the Port of Los Angeles, every contribution helps power global trade at scale.

This is where innovation meets execution. You'll work alongside highly skilled teams leveraging technology, data, and operational expertise to keep cargo moving safely, sustainably, and efficiently. Here, your work helps shape the future of the maritime and logistics industry.

Work at one of the world's most technologically advanced container terminals

Help drive sustainability and environmental leadership in a complex industrial environment

Partner with leaders across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, and HSSE

Influence high-impact initiatives that support decarbonization and responsible growth

Continuous improvement mindset – where curiosity is encouraged, root-cause problem solving is valued, and making things better every day is part of how we win

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we connect economies and communities worldwide. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies, embedding continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of global trade and make a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. Discover your potential with APM Terminals and become part of a team that's redefining industry standards.

APM Terminals Pier 400 is seeking an experienced environmental leader to drive the terminal's environmental strategy, regulatory compliance programs, sustainability initiatives, and long-term environmental performance.

This role serves as the terminal's senior environmental expert, partnering with terminal leadership, corporate stakeholders, regulatory agencies, customers, and community representatives to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and advance environmental stewardship across the business.

The successful candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and deep expertise in environmental compliance within a large and complex operational environment.

Develop and execute the terminal's environmental strategy aligned with business objectives and sustainability commitments

Serve as a trusted advisor to terminal leadership on environmental risks, compliance obligations, and strategic priorities

Establish environmental goals, performance metrics, and continuous improvement plans

Champion a culture of environmental responsibility and accountability

Lead the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)

Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, Port of Los Angeles, and corporate environmental requirements

Oversee environmental audits, inspections, reporting activities, permit management, and corrective actions

Monitor regulatory developments and evaluate potential business impacts

Lead initiatives focused on emissions reduction, waste minimization, resource conservation, and sustainability performance

Partner with operational and engineering teams to integrate environmental requirements into projects and daily operations

Support terminal electrification, decarbonization, and other transformational sustainability initiatives

Build strong relationships with regulatory agencies, customers, industry organizations, contractors, and community stakeholders

Represent the terminal during inspections, audits, permitting activities, and industry forums

Collaborate across APM Terminals and Maersk to share best practices and drive environmental excellence

Identify environmental risks and implement effective mitigation strategies

Lead environmental incident investigations, corrective actions, and regulatory notifications

Maintain and continuously improve environmental emergency response programs

Provide leadership support during environmental incidents and operational disruptions

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing environmental team

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

Build technical capability and succession strength within the organization

At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and development culture that empowers employees to excel. Through our commitment to continuous improvement and LEAN principles, every team member has opportunities to develop skills, grow professionally, and contribute to meaningful business outcomes.

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career development and leadership opportunities within a global organization

Exposure to large-scale sustainability and environmental transformation projects

A collaborative and inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued

Opportunities to influence the future of environmental performance within one of the industry's leading terminal operators

Continuous learning and professional development programs

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field

10+ years of environmental leadership experience in a complex industrial, logistics, transportation, manufacturing, energy, or port environment

Strong knowledge of environmental compliance programs, regulatory requirements, and ISO 14001 management systems

Experience developing and implementing environmental strategies and sustainability programs

Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional initiatives

Experience managing environmental audits, inspections, permits, and regulatory reporting

Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities

Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

Lean-minded: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day.

This role is based 100% onsite at APM Terminals Pier 400 in Los Angeles. The position requires regular interaction with active port operations, heavy equipment, contractors, regulatory agencies, and terminal leadership teams. Flexibility to support environmental incidents, audits, inspections, and business-critical activities outside normal working hours may be required.

Salary: $140K - $175K

Location: Los Angeles, CA

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