Assistant Environmental Manager Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for an Environmental Compliance Manager. The Environmental Compliance Manager possess knowledge and understanding of environmental, regulations and standards as well as a having a strong presence in the facility to coordinate, direct and monitor all plant environmental compliance, programs, issues and results. They will assist the Plant Manager/General Manager in developing, monitoring and instituting programs and procedures to ensure environmentally compliant, and legal operation and maintenance of the facility.

Due to this position overseeing a handful of locations, the successful candidate can also be based out of any of the following sites: Lisbon, CT, Bridgeport, CT, Falls, PA, Gloucester, NJ, Shrewsbury, MA, Putnam, CT.

Responsibilities:

• Implements and follows policies and procedures necessary to meet requirements of environmental, policies, and federal, state, county or local environmental, regulations, laws, and standards and corporate environmental policies and standards.
• Implement environmental training programs for facilities. Arrange, coordinate and perform environmental training, including new employee (on-boarding) orientation and on-going training programs. Evaluate training methods and presentations used by Shift Supervisors and Work Group leaders.
• Develops and implements monitoring programs for, solid waste generation and water discharges to meet the requirements of federal and state regulations, laws and regulations, and corporate environmental, health and safety policies.
• Implements, follows and assists in enforcement of corporate policies and procedures to assure an environmental compliant, safe workplace for all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Maintains compliance with company internal policies and procedures to address loss prevention and control.
• Monitors the plant's operation in compliance with all federal, state, county and local operating permits.
• Conducts plant environmental, inspections and prepares reports.
• Ability to act as an Emergency Coordinator.
• Point of contact for communication, documentation and reporting to all agencies.
• Maintains accurate filing system for environmental compliance records, including permit applications, permits, records, operating logs, test reports and monitoring reports.
• Maintains internal reporting and information systems and communicates non-compliance events, public/media issues, and environmental testing/inspection activities to facility and Headquarters personnel.
• Assists the Plant Manager/General Manager and Headquarters personnel in reporting of non-compliance events to federal, state, county, or local regulatory agencies. Assists corporate personnel as directed in ensuring that company and regulatory requirements are met in facilities.
• Incident Management-assemble report for each environmental compliance incident. Lead Root-cause evidence gathering; perform evidence collection and stakeholder meetings.
• Training and Drills -- Assist Safety Manager to plan, evaluate, and critique emergency Drills. Invite fire department and emergency service to walk the facility and to participate in drills annually.
• Attend and participate in plant morning meetings to evaluate management commitment, function, and effectiveness. Provide input on environmental compliance related matters, continuous improvement projects, share best practices; keep abreast of current plant issues. Periodically meet with Plant Manager/General Manager and Operations Manager to discuss hot/open environmental compliance issues, requests for information, regulatory interpretations, AFE/change management input, etc.
• Must acquire skills to learn and operate corporate software and hardware for Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEM) Acquisition, EHS compliance assurance calendar, incident reporting and audit management, preventative maintenance, document control, and PI process data.
• Completes on-boarding training programs within the time frame prescribed, and requests support from corporate EHS staff when necessary.
• Follows standard environmental and safety procedures, corrects safety and environmental hazards.
• Reads, understands, and implements environmental rules as described in company documents such as the Rules Books and other procedure manuals.
• Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to face.
• Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action.
• Recordkeeping -- Complete all entries in Company Incident Management System within 2 days after the incident has occurred. Complete all EHS Database weekly entries.
• Professional Development (PD) -- develop annual PD goals and improvement tasks.
• Assists corporate personnel as directed in ensuring company and regulatory requirements are met in other WTI facilities.
• Participate in Corporate conference calls.
• Participate in school programs, tours, and other public presentations as appropriate.
• Support compliance with Wheelabrator's health & safety programs and procedures to ensure a safe workplace for all employees, contractors, and visitors. Assist in enforcement of health and safety policies and procedures. Actively verify that employees comply with Safety Rules Book, Risk Analysis, Safe Job Briefings, and State and Federal Regulations. Assist in intervention/counseling of employees. .
• Support PMO (Corporate Project Management Office) projects as directed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned
• Completes the weekly EHS report for each facility where there is responsibility by Friday to ensure Corporate EHS has time to review.
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Environmental or Science, or equivalent, in or related to EHS.
• 5 or more years of experience with environmental compliance programs. Experience with CEMs and emissions testing preferred.
• Sufficient knowledge, experience and understanding of environmental requirements to implement related policies and procedures.
• Prior experience working with local, state and federal regulatory agencies and involvement in negotiations preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Have, obtain and maintain licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, environmental and/or health/safety regulatory agencies

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leads, guides, and influences 1-70 employees

Computer Skills:

Operate with skill:

• Word processing and spreadsheet software
• Ability to successfully use EHS information Systems
• Ability to utilize agency reporting software as applicable

Competencies:

• Initiative to work independently
• Delegating tasks and ensure follow through
• Lead others
• Foster and work within an environment of teamwork and cooperation
• Effectively manage people
• Communicate effectively with regulatory agency personnel
• Manage a diverse workforce and effectively promote diversity
• Train and share expertise with others
• Maintain a positive attitude and keep emotions under control
• Contribute to a positive team spirit and enhance plant morale
• Accept both positive and negative feedback from others and make adjustments to performance based on such feedback
• Demonstrate respect and sensitivity for cultural/work style and learning style differences
• Treat people with respect
• Communicate change and progress in the organization in a favorable light
• Work ethically and with integrity at all times an require the same from staff

Physical Demand:

• Stand
• Sit
• Walk
• Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
• Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl,
• Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations
• Lift moderate to heavy material
• Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, open deck grating
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, corrected or otherwise
• Operate a 1.5 inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish an incipient stage fire
• Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from hand held extinguishers to 200 lb portable units
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways

PPE Required:

Work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, the following with average fatigue:

• Negative pressure respirator
• Positive pressure respirator
• Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)
• Hardhat
• Approved safety shoes
• Eye protection
• Chemical resistant suit
• Heat resistant outerwear
• Flame resistant outerwear
• Approved hearing protection
• Gloves
• Safety harness

Environmental Conditions:

• Moving mechanical parts
• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Airborne particles
• Potential exposure to dust and chemicals
• Varied temperatures and outdoor weather conditions
• Noise in work environment

What You'll Enjoy:

• Industry leading benefits
• Multiple and flexible medical plans
• Outstanding PTO program
• Floating Holidays
• Strong 401k program and company match
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• College loan reimbursement
• College scholarship program for dependents
• Parental Leave Program
• Inclusive culture
• Employee engagement events
• Employee resource groups

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.

At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.