Job Details

Overview

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Sr. Environmental Manager

Full-Time

EHS - Health and Safety

M-F 5/8 or 9/80

Reports to - EHS Director

JOB SUMMARY

The Environmental Manager – Sr. will manage all aspects of environmental issues for all EaglePicher facilities and serve as a subject matter expert. The Environmental Manager – Sr. will develop a systematic and organized approach to following and complying with environmental regulations, ensuring compliance with wastewater operation, air quality, hazardous waste, recycling, solid waste, stormwater and oil handling programs for plant operations. This position has oversight responsibility for Environmental and Wastewater Supervisor(s) and Technicians across the company.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for knowing and driving compliance with all Federal, State and Local environmental standards and regulations for multiple facilities, processes, hazards, states, materials, etc.
• Writes, implements, manages and communicates best in class EHS programs, policies and procedures and ensures adoption of them across facilities, as applicable.
• Completes and maintains relevant EHS documentation for all facilities/areas of responsibility.
• Conducts compliance reviews, audits and risk assessments to ensure environmental compliance.
• Assists in emergency response situations during standard work hours and after hours for the purpose of remediating EHS concern.
• Identifies opportunities for and leads corrective actions and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintains positive and proactive relations internally as well as with customers and regulatory agencies.
• Manages routine environmental reports, environmental compliance tasks, inventories and surveys; including data acquisition, documentation, record keeping, monitoring, review, and approval.
• Implements environmental training programs and training assessments to ensure required training is identified and conducted.
• Analyzes environmental incidents, determine root causes, implement corrective action and communicates this information to plant leadership.
• Leads environmental projects to improve key performance metrics.
• Ensures that the organization is in compliance with all appropriate Federal, State, and local regulations and standards, including: EPA, DOE, DOT, NRC, RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA, CAA, CWA, SARA, MODNR, KDHE, RIDEM, MDEP, ATF, etc.
• Conducts investigations to assure waste management facilities and air pollution sources are operated in strict accordance with operating permits.
• Assesses environmental risk and develops required regulatory documentation.
• Provides input to the annual budgetary requirements for environmental operations.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and understanding of new or anticipated regulations or compliance interpretations.

Educational/Training Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained

Program of Study

Required/Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field

Required

Additional Training Requirements

10 or more years experience in the management/operation of environmental programs.

Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field required.

Advanced experience in a responsible environmental position with previous leadership experience
Strong computer skills
Ability to commute between multiple sites
Certifications in RCRA, HAZWOPER, DOT Hazardous Materials, etc.
MO Class A Wastewater License

U.S. Persons

Commitment to Core Competencies

At EaglePicher, certain values shape and influence all of our decisions and actions. These core competencies are demonstrated by all employees and contribute directly to results related to: Safety, Job Knowledge & Quality of Work, Dependability & Attendance, Quantity of Work, and Attitude and Cooperation.

Employee Core Competencies

Safety Ensures safety of self and others through proper use of PPE, equipment, and work site. Follows safety protocols and processes. Handles and operates equipment in a careful manner. Keeps tools and equipment in working order and stores them properly. Keeps worksite neat and clear of hazards.

Job Knowledge & Quality of Work Understands job procedures, equipment and methods, and responsibilities. Understands the operation of all equipment on the job. Makes use of proper standards, work procedures, and new developments in the specialty area. Produces outstanding, neat, and accurate work. Conscientiously self-checks work. Errors are rare, minor, and not repeated. Does not compromise quality for quantity.

Dependability & Attendance Attends work as scheduled; gives proper advanced notice in case of absences and schedules vacation appropriately. Arrives and leaves at the proper time, uses breaks appropriately. Uses company time conscientiously. Can be counted on to complete assigned tasks.

Quantity of Work Maintains steady acceptable level of work output. Completes assigned work within acceptable timeframe. Increases work pace, if needed, so that deadlines can be met without compromising safety or quality. Organizes work in order to obtain high productivity.

Attitude and Cooperation Very good team worker. Gets along with most people including coworkers and leaders. Handles disagreements with restraint. Willingness to help others accomplish their objectives. Observes common courtesies, does not offend others. Offers solution-oriented approach to adversity. Maintains positive attitude and encourages continuous improvement.