Environmental Manager

About VLS!

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40 locations across North America.

Waste Services

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

Railcar Services

VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.

Marine Services

VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

Job Summary

ROLE SUMMARY

The Environmental Manager role ensures that the VLS business units are compliant with environmental regulations, as well as supporting growth efforts to further expand the company’s service offerings. This position can be based at any existing VLS Environmental Solutions office and will report to the Senior Director of Environmental Compliance.

Job Duties

• Provide leadership to the entire region on Environmental compliance as well as approve profiles into at least the Quartzsite facility.
• Support the growth and expansion of the company through select research, contact with regulatory agencies and through permitting and permit compliance.
• Assure that all locations remain in compliance with all permits, licenses, registrations, rules, regulations, etc.
• Anticipate and proactively eliminate potential compliance concerns.
• Provide a strong, positive field presence that represents a visible example of our EHS culture
• Lead the development of an integrated environmental management program
• Develop and maintain necessary environmental programs to effectively manage corporate risk from the company’s operations and achieve the company’s EHS goals
• Conduct routine assessments/audits of EHS program elements at all locations
• Develop and/or maintain assigned sections of the EHS Manual
• Maintain proper accounting of all EHS related expenses
• Support and contribute to the identification of capital investment needs
• Support and/or lead the incident investigation process for assigned incidents
• Ensure that all visits by regulatory authorities, customers, insurance underwriters, etc. are properly coordinated and supported by members of the corporate or local EHS team
• Travel to company locations and vendor partner facilities (domestic and international) as necessary (up to 50%) to accomplish these responsibilities
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry, Bioenvironmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or other engineering/science discipline
• Six to eight years’ experience in the EHS field, with a significant portion at the regional or corporate level in a governance role
• Must have extensive experience with California regulations and requirements.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with both direct reports and other stakeholders
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment drug & alcohol screen, pre-employment physical examination, and background check upon receiving an offer of employment
• Maintain a driving history satisfactory with VLS Recovery Services standards, and its insurer
• Must be able to complete tasks both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• High level of integrity and professionalism required
• Advanced knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations;
• Technical experience in evaluating multi-media environmental regulations and developing company-specific procedures and guidelines that meet the intent of those regulations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in using MS Office Software features to effectively execute work tasks.
  
  

Pay Range

$105,000 - $115,000

What's in it for you!

At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) -- Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.

Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.

Employee Assistance Program -- 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.

Telemedicine -- All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays!

Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:

401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.

Life and Disability Insurance -- Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.

Voluntary Life Protection Plans -- Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.

Rewards and Recognition Programs -- We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.

Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.

Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.