Ensures site regulatory compliance; completes permit applications and other documentation. Focus on EPA, SPCC, RCRA, SWPP. Leads or supports Environmental and Compliance Management System and the efforts to control risk and ensure continual improvement beyond compliance. Understands the regulations applicable at the site and is abreast of current emissions control technologies, safety controls and management and response practices. Builds strong working relationships with regulatory agencies. Leads internal and external Environmental audits; resolves complex issues identified in audits; updates management system documentation and communicates revised processes to all stakeholders.
Evaluates environmental data from field programs including routine groundwater monitoring and sampling, drilling investigations, and/or remedial excavations whether completed internally or by a third party consultant. Manages scheduled reporting to maintain regulatory compliance. Reviews historical environmental data, permits, and reports for due diligence projects.
Anticipates, identifies and evaluates hazardous conditions and environmental risks. Develops and implements site-specific emergency response plans and operations plans with the assistance of Operations. Assists with the application of engineering and administrative controls via the HSEMS to reduce the environmental impacts and safety risks associated with site operations.
Supports the collection and reporting of site Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for use at the site, Business Unit (BU), and Corporate levels. Assists with the management of the day to day operations associated with environmental and compliance programs, personnel training, regulatory compliance, recordkeeping/reporting, and other associated programs at the site.
Assigns work and manages workloads of subordinate staff, provides guidance and feedback for team members in accomplishing tasks and goals; sets expectations and clarifies responsibilities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Analyze Issues – Gathers relevant information systematically; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; seeks input from others; uses accurate logic in analyses.
• Manages Execution – Assigns responsibilities; delegates to and empowers others; removes obstacles; allows for and contributes needed resources; coordinates work efforts when necessary; monitors progress.
• Environmental Systems Management – The development and implementation of environmental management system (EMS) promoting the continual improvement of environmental performance. The EMS should support the deployment and implementation of internal policies and procedures, the achievement of environmental objectives (site, business unit and corporate), and the minimization of our environmental impacts. The EMS ensures that we meet customer requirements related to environmental management. The functional ability to operate within the Information Technology System is integral to an effective EMS. The EMS should be structured in a manner that will facilitate the integration of a safety management system.
• Control of Hazardous Substances – Control of Hazardous Substances requires knowledge of HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response) basics, Global Harmonization, SDS (Safety Data Sheets), chemical labeling requirements, spill reporting, control methods, spill prevention, and chemical exposure.
• Incident Investigation – The method of reporting the occurrence of an occupational injury/illness, near hit, or property damage. Incident investigations determine how and why these failures occur. Employees should be able to perform a thorough, effective incident investigation including root cause analysis, 5-why analysis and development of effective corrective actions.
• Health and Safety Management Systems – An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system provides a framework for managing OHS responsibilities so they become more efficient and more integrated into overall business operations. OHS management systems are based on standards that specify a process of achieving continuously improved OHS performance and compliance with legislation.
• Health & Safety Professional Knowledge (Including Regulatory Compliance) – Health & Safety Professional Knowledge relates to having comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety and health compliance. Regulatory compliance deals with the regulatory requirements imposed on industry by local, state, national, and international organizations. Detailed understanding of how the provisions of the regulations, as applicable may be implemented in: the workplace; rights and responsibilities under the various acts/ regulations/ rules; the appeals process; record keeping; and workplace safety programs. Understanding of general industry standards and the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards.
• Environmental Auditing – Environmental auditing is the process of evaluating conformance/compliance with established regulatory, internal, and third party requirements. The effectiveness of an internal audit program is almost entirely dependent upon the skills, training, and experience of the Audit Team Leader and Audit Team members. Auditors should be functionally aware of all areas of environmental management and possess an expert level understanding of the criteria to which they are auditing. Where applicable, the audit program should be structured in a manner that will facilitate the integration of safety management system audits.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong background in environmental consulting or engineering including practical field and documentation experience
• A general understanding of the regulations of the jurisdiction in which the site(s) operate.
• OHS experience including a thorough knowledge of applicable government regulations, safety compliance, and industrial hygiene.
• Business acumen, strong analytical skills, strategic thinking abilities, and an understanding of organizational behavior.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to influence others and the ability to prepare clear and concise written communications.
• Advanced computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, computer assisted drafting (CAD), and geographical information systems (GIS)
• The ability to work as a member of a team.
• Excellent safety and health track record in programs and processes.
• Experience in training and education
• Basic chemistry knowledge for Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements and interpretation
• The ability to work effectively in a union/site environment
• Ability to work independently and capable of forming strong working relationships/ partnerships with Site Leadership teams, clients and hourly work force
• General ISNetworld, Comply Works, and Avetta compliance system knowledge.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• University Degree in Environmental Science, Geoscience, or Engineering
• CSRA, CRSP, CHSC, NCSO Designation or relevant training and experience
• Five years of practical field experience and management in environmental consulting and/or five years of Health and Safety management experience, both with broad range of expertise.
• Proven track record of excellent management and technical leadership skills is required.

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