DirecciónWithin this role, they will apply their environmental knowledge and expertise to
solve problems, develop & execute objectives while having the ability to
effect short & long term compliance and business goals.
The Environmental Leader will:
- Implement / modify related environmental programs and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of existing and proposed regulations.
- Supervise and assist contractors on related issues.
- Modify and implement compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems.
- Develop and provide education programs related to specific disciplines.
- Provide and determine alternatives for issue resolution.
- Provide expert advice, guidance, and direct assistance to ensure site compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations, guidelines, and permit requirements.
- Utilize Lean & Six Sigma rigors to evaluate chemical / treatment costs and wastes to develop pro-active strategies to minimize hazardous waste and treatment costs, while ensuring treatment efficiency for compliance.
- Manage all wastewater operations as Chief Wastewater Operator.
- Manage hazardous waste operations and program for the site to include supervising 3-5 hourly direct reports.
- identify preventative maintenance required and assure that the system is operating to its maximum capability.
- Interface with production operations to review impact of wastewater changes with respect to EHS issues (disposal, treatment, exposure).
- Lead environmental change management to ensure changes to EHS issues are pro-actively identified and addressed prior to implementation.
- Ensure compliance with spill prevention rules and regulations (SPCC), air permits, wastewater permits, storm water permits (SWPP), waste management regulations (RCRA), toxic substance control act (TSCA), and waste export permits.
- Complete all environmental reports such as but not limited to TRI, Tier II, AEI, and waste.
- Develop practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 3 years of experience in environmental management or equivalent field.
- 3 years of EHS experience
Desired Characteristics
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
- Proven track record of strong project management performance in environmental management or consulting
- Staff direct report experience including all facets of team building, HR management, performance evaluations, and junior staff mentoring/training
- Experience in environmental permits, compliance, and due diligence
- Experience in pushing projects through regulatory programs and negotiating closure with regulators
- Sub-contractor coordination including bid spec development, contracting and insurance/safety review, project award and field supervision
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
