Environmental Manager

Job Function :

Responsible for maintaining compliance with applicable environmental, federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances for two locations in Connecticut.

Reports to the senior executive on each site.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Responsibilities include :

• thorough familiarity and understanding of all permits, registrations, regulations and the like applicable to both facilities;
• performing and / or managing all compliance work required under the Company’s Permits and General Permit registrations and other registrations;
• meeting all regulatory and internal suspense dates well in advance to preclude notices of violations, fines, etc.;
• supervising and training the wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) operators;
• maintaining and training back-up WWTF operators for all Plating shifts;
• supervising and training all personnel handling waste;
• maintaining all required training for self and personnel under all applicable regulatory programs;
• along with senior operations team ensuring all applicable OSHA regulations are met;
• ensuring that the Contingency Plan is robust and accurate and is reviewed, maintained and distributed;
• maintaining records and reporting on Sustainability matters;
• having ability to develop and implement EH&S management systems, including ISO 14001;
• having ability to develop scopes of work and to manage contractors;
• having some familiarity with environmental site investigation and remediation;
• having ability to perform environmental, audits and assessments;
• developing and maintaining working familiarity with Plating and Production;
• working closely with outside EH&S counsel and Company consultants and contractors;
• developing and maintaining excellent relationships with all Company personnel and with affiliated companies;
• 24-hour availability for emergencies and trouble-shooting.

Educational Requirements, Skills and Abilities :

• College degree from accredited university or college - in a related field a plus;
• Certified hazardous material manager, certified safety professional or other EHS related certifications a plus;
• Basic understanding of Plating chemistry or willingness to learn;
• Skill in all computer programs such as excel;
• 2-5 years’ experience in a multi-media environmental job - in a manufacturing facility a plus;
• Adaptable and flexible;
• Ability to communicate effectively and nicely with people in a wide variety of jobs (senior, lateral and subordinate); and
• Experienced in time management.

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