Environmental Manager

Our client is an American Industrial Manufacturing company operating on a global basis. A fantastic opportunity exists for an Environmental Manager. Position will be based full-time at their industrial site in South California, close to the Nevada border.

On offer is a competitive financial package and benefits, stability and progression opportunities.

Position Overview:

Ensure the site Environmental programs are implemented and maintained in an appropriate manner.

Maintain compliance programs for Local, State, and Federal environmental regulations as they apply to asbestos, hazardous materials, indoor air quality, herbicides, wastewater, storm water, radon, lead, lab safety and chemical hygiene, confined space entry, bio-hazardous waste, and vector control. Responsible for the maintenance, repair, installation, inspection, record keeping, and overall design of all building materials that contain asbestos or lead.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work within the team to define and execute a strategy to ensure all equipment and facilities are designed and operate to world class environmental standards.
• Oversee efforts to ensure all mining and processing activities are conducted in a manner consistent with our company’s values, and in compliance with all permits and right to operate elements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain all required MSHA and CalOSHA policies and procedures, to include record keeping requirements, and quarterly and annual injury data in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist in obtaining environmental permits as it relates to water, air, and waste in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with company environmental audit standards and collaborate with internal and external auditors to resolve findings in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
• Ensure facility’s SWPPP, SPCC, wastewater permits, and water management practices are maintained, and any changes or discrepancies are corrected in a timely manner.
• Identify hazards and recommend changes in current processes or procedures that will reduce any possible environmental impacts.
• Review plans and specifications for proposed and approved projects and construction of new equipment or processes to determine compliance with all environmental requirements.
• Ensure that environmental management policies and procedures are maintained in conformance with the company’s objectives with respect to environmental performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS or higher in a relevant technical discipline, with CSP, CHMM or CIH certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with operations, mining, and development organizations to develop holistic environmental solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental regulations and policies (air, water, solid waste, etc.).
• Experience implementing EPA RMP programs.
• Knowledge of OHSAS 18001 and/or other compliance management systems.
• Experience communicating and negotiating with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Experience in the definition, design, implementation of environmental and sustainability practices for new processes, facilities, and equipment.
• Natural teacher, comfortable and enthusiastic to define, implement, document, and manage required and voluntary environmental training programs.

Desired Qualities:

• At least 10 years environmental experience in metals, mining or chemical processing industries strongly preferred.
• Ability to identify and solve problems, and effectively communicate and advocate for these solutions to others (from operators to management).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert level user of Microsoft Office suite.