Job Description
The Regional Environmental Manager is responsible for implementation of company policies and procedural plans related to all environmental media, including air, stormwater, groundwater, solid, and/or hazardous waste. The REM-II maintains regional facilities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, standards, and permits; and has responsibility for maintaining facility compliance with applicable environmental permit conditions.
This position has direct responsibility for conducting on-site fieldwork associated with sampling, monitoring, observing, and recording environmental data; and preparing reports, records, and plans required by regulatory permit, plan, or agreement. The REM-II assists in the overall planning, design, installation, and operation of pollution control equipment and associated metering and/or measuring devices. The REM-II delivers training programs and provides other advice to MRB operations management on practical and necessary steps to prevent or abate pollution arising from operations and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements contained within a variety of environmental permits, plans and policies. The REM-II provides first line immediate environmental emergency responses to incidents, spills, releases, and accidents. The REM-II provides appropriate notifications to management and appropriate regulatory agencies and assists with site investigations and remediation projects related to due diligence activities and other identified environmental issues.
This position operates within flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of environmental management, while providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, efficiently and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. The REM-II seeks to decrease the frequency of accidents, errors, compliance deviations and increase profits.
1) Environmental
a) Supports all aspects of Environmental Management System and contributes to the company's continuous improvement processes.
b) Ensures all Company and business unit Environmental standards are strictly adhered to.
c) Monitors capital projects and provides recommendations for improving environmental controls.
d) Encourages reporting of environmental control violations.
e) Assists in conducting appropriate training for site personnel as required by local, state, and federal regulations.
f) Assists in development and implementation of environmental procedures for all sites.
g) Monitors pending legislative and regulatory actions to evaluate the potential impact on operations and develops appropriate response plans to prepare for and ensure compliance
h) Helps provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
2) Operational Performance & Best Management Practices
a) Spends approximately 50% of time in the field to assist operations staff and other REMs in driving continuous improvement related to environmental compliance programs.
b) Prepares and maintains environmental records and reports.
c) Ensures investigations and incident analyses are completed in order to implement necessary corrective actions.
d) Assists as requested, in the planning, review and oversight of remedial actions involving multiple media under various federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Includes developing appropriate work scopes, requesting, and reviewing proposals, selecting consultants & contractors, establishing budgets for management approval, scheduling work in coordination with operations, managing activities to maintain budget and schedule, reporting status and end results to management and regulatory agencies as necessary.
e) Assists in efforts to achieve specific waste reduction/minimization at regional locations.
f) Collects, evaluates, and disseminates pertinent information relating to environmental compliance requirements and maintains appropriate reference files.
g) Advises regional management and operating managers concerning the organization's environmental objectives and assists in determining and implementing corrective actions to ensure consistency in company regulatory compliance efforts.
h) Recommends changes in procedures, design, or equipment when necessary.
i) Represents the organization occasionally at public and/or private discussions including technical forums, regulatory hearings, legal actions, or other public meetings.
j) Maintains relationships with outside associations concerned with environmental protection, regulatory officials, and local politicians.
k) Assists, as requested, in efforts to develop, plan, and manage environmental investigations associated with past operations and sites being evaluated for acquisition or sale.
l) Provides oversight and management of work performed by various consultants and contractors, as well as coordination with both in-house and outside legal counsel.
m) Plans, conducts, and/or supervises consultants completing environmental research or other project assignments.
n) Performs other related duties as assigned by their assigned OSEM or environmental operations management.
3) Equipment & Maintenance
a) Ensures construction plans are reviewed to determine that pollution control considerations are adequate and provides technical supervision for construction and installation of pollution control equipment.
b) Works closely with maintenance department personnel to ensure proper management of maintenance-derived waste materials and appropriate permitting of maintenance equipment
4) Inventory & Quality Control
a) Prepares and submits permit documents, reports, and records to regulatory agencies on time.
b) Maintains on-site records for all environmental regulatory requirements and meets due dates for all associated submittals.
c) Maintains emergency response plans and operation and maintenance plans.
d) Maintains inventory of existing environmental control infrastructure and their current status with regard to compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory laws.
5) Budgeting & Forecasting
a) Manages environmental vendor contracts and budgets.
b) Prepares proposals and cost estimates for future work.
c) Establishes departmental and project budgets for management approval.
d) Maintains budgets and schedules.
Skills and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with preference for engineering or science background including environmental science, chemistry, geology, or biology.
- Minimum of four to seven years' experience with environmental regulations and sampling for testing air, water, soil, hazardous waste, and materials.
- Hazardous Waste and Storm Water experience
- Industrial industry experience (Aerospace, Steel, Biotech)
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental programs and regulations with approved sampling techniques and procedures.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, environmental management systems, and environmental testing or analytical equipment.
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems; collect data; establish facts; draw valid conclusions in controlled situations; and read and understand engineering plans and specifications null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].