Environmental, Health, & Safety Assistant Manager III

Cogent Infotech Corporation

Clark, NJ

Full-Time

Environmental Assistant Manager – Environment, Health & Safety
6 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 based upon performance

Agency-run reference checks will be required - at least 1 reference needs to be a past employer/direct supervisor
Seeking a contractor who is self-motivated; can troubleshoot issues; work independently in a fast-paced environment with sense of urgency and efficiency and strong attention to detail
The group is seeking to add an EHS professional who, under minimal supervision, performs basic and routine duties in a wide range of environmental disciplines to aid in maintaining compliance with internal EHS standards and, federal and state regulatory requirements.
This position will supplement the existing EHS professionals in providing these services to business partners while receiving on the job experience and mentoring in the environmental, health and safety field.

Job Responsibilities:

Prepares and submits appropriate environmental documents, plans, and reports, as required by various internal, local, state and federal agencies
Ensure waste types are properly segregated, regulatory shipment windows are met, proper container labeling is adhered to, good housekeeping is maintained and accurate tracking logs are kept.
Identify best practices that assist in reducing waste volumes, water usage, energy usage, increasing operational efficiencies and generating cost savings.
Manage Community Right-to-Know (EPCRA) efforts – inventory tracking, annual report, submittal to local agencies, participation with LEPC
Manage Air Quality Permitting efforts – assist with general permit conditions (boilers, generator), assist with preconstruction permit conditions, assist with management of change to ensure permits are up-to-date, assist with refrigerant requirements (leak rate calculations, certifications for employees/contractors working on equipment)
Manage Wastewater Permitting efforts – complying with permit conditions of RVSA wastewater permit, coordinating of testing, submittal of necessary reports/notifications
Manage Emergency Response efforts– maintaining up-to-date One Plan (RCRA contingency plan, OSHA emergency response plan/emergency action plan, OSHA fire prevention plan), RCRA Quick Reference Guide, providing plans to local agencies, making arraignments with local agencies, spill/release reporting
Manage Stormwater efforts– compliance with no exposure requirements (auditing), submittal of 5 year update
Manage Transportation efforts– Ensuring compliance with hazardous material/dangerous goods transportation regulations and local shipping policy

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational safety, health, biological, chemical or a closely related discipline.
In depth knowledge of federal, state and local regulations regarding air, land, water, and regulated waste environmental compliance
RCRA/DOT/IATA/IMDG certification
5-8 yrs of EHS experience
Excellent interpersonal, communication (written/oral), and organizational skills required.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Computer proficiency and aptitude for technology.
Must be able to work effectively in a matrix organization that provides services to multiple business partners.
Self-motivated; can troubleshoot issues; work independently in a fast-paced environment with sense of urgency and efficiency and strong attention to detail