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The North America Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) organization is seeking a Multi-Site Environmental Manager (MSEM) to support 10 Amazon sites across Richmond, Virginia area. This role supports multiple sites (10) within the Southeast Region.
The MSEM will develop standards and policies to support regulatory compliance as well as partner with operations leadership teams for execution of these standards and policies, ensuring compliance with all applicable county/locations, specific Federal, State/Provincial, and local laws and regulations.
The MSEM is site-based with no direct reports. The MSEM visits assigned sites in their region to ensure environmental compliance. The MSEM travels greater than 50% of the time. The MSEM is based in the Richmond VA area.
Key job responsibilities
• Manage and execute multi-site responsibilities to comply with air emissions, storm water, waste, wastewater and other environmental related laws, regulations and permits. This includes required Federal, State and local reporting.
• Manage and execute business conformance with Amazon EAP Management Systems policies. Develop Amazon Geo-Specific Operational Environmental Procedures by integrating with engineering, construction and operations.
• Lead regulatory agency interactions, permit evaluation and processing, and new process and technology introduction.
• Primary point of contact for environmental regulatory agencies and represent Amazon at appropriate levels with governmental agencies and throughout the company.
• Ensure work performed by contractors, consultants, and employees is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and Amazon standards.
• Monitor environmental metrics to review trends to determine where improvements are needed.
• Conduct thorough and accurate environmental inspections and audits for continuous improvement.
• Prioritize and manage multiple, technically complex assignments, concurrently.
• Build and manage collaborative relationships with various stakeholders to ensure risks are identified early and managed appropriately.
• Compile and submit time critical reports to various governmental agencies.
• Complete environmental incident investigations and associated regulatory reports, and develop appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure site leadership and associates are trained and knowledgeable of their responsibilities under each policy.
A day in the life
The MSEM will complete environmental performance analysis, establish and monitor metrics, and guide the operations leadership teams in implementation of Amazon environmental standards. The MSEM will work with internal and external partners that include government entities, contractors, consultants, design, construction, operations and other key stakeholders.
About the team
The Environmental Assurance and Protection team protects Amazon businesses and supports the needs of our customers by proactively mitigating environmental regulatory risks and protecting the environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in EHS or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, etc
- Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools
- Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Richmond - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually