Manager - EH&S

Environmental Manager

 

Assure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and corporate environmental regulations, and permit issues (air, water, etc.).  Coordinate the development and administration of environmental policies, procedures and programs Provide plant-wide environmental support for design, utilization and operational issues by advising on technical problems, technical changes to plant equipment, processes, energy, electrical/instrumentation systems, and site facilities.  Plans, organizes and initiates capital for environmental projects.

 

Note: this position is perfect for an individual with 3-5+ years of environmental management experience in a manufacturing facility, Chemical industry or similar very desirable. While the following description is  exclusively environmental, there is a strong possibility that the safety function will also report to the right individual!  Positionis located in beautiful and low COL southeastern Oklahoma, with a superior relocation package included.

 

PLUS, another similar position exists near the NJ/ PA border; and is perfect for someone currently living in Delaware, So. NJ orNo. MD. ( Nopaid relo for this one)

 

 Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates department environmental activities.

2.  a. Keeps abreast of current environmental regulations of the federal, state, and local

government, which may affect the department.  Points out areas of potential non-compliance.

b. Maintains liaison with state agencies to facilitate site plans for expansion and/or modifications to increase plant profitability and production.

3. Trains, assists, and supports department supervisors in conducting required training for environmental related programs.

 

Major Challenges:

1. To be aware at all times of new regulations and hazards in the environmental field that are applicable.

2. To develop and maintain an organized record keeping system for all environmental practices.

3. To organize time and priorities to effectively administer the multiple environmental and engineering functions and to utilize personal and technical skills to empower others to achieve goals.

4. To advise the Plant Manager, in a timely manner, of deficiencies regarding environmental and engineering compliance and to recommend the appropriate actions to eliminate the deficiencies.

5. To develop a vision that would aid in the predictability and prevention of situations occurring that would result in personal illness, product liability, or toxic tort claims being raised. To familiarize self with all the environmental mechanical systems in order to improve upon current efficiencies and/or proposed changes/upgrades.

6. Exercising tact and diplomacy working with outside contractors and maintenance departments regarding coordination of environmental work assignments.

7. Dealing with vendors on equipment and parts to ensure timely and efficient operations.

8. Maintaining good relations with manufacturing department managers on environmental projects.

Staying within set budget allocations.



 

Strategic or Technical Knowledge/Skills

B.S. degree in Environmental Science (or related field), 3 -5 years in a plant environment.  Working knowledge of environmental and safety regulations and compliance

Demonstrated leadership, communication and organizational skills.

Other Qualifying Criteria - Strong work ethic, ?hands-on? approach to work, willingness to learn (ISO 14000).

 To apply, please send current resume, with all dates of employment and graduation attached to an email describing your current compensation package, with Job code MEHS in the subject line to: J. Koenig, prmgt@aol.com . Incomplete submissions may not be responded to.