Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager - The Fountain Group

Environmental Assistant Manager – US R & I Environment, Health & Safety

6 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 based upon performance


The US Research and Innovation (R&I) Environment, Health & Safety department provides direct support to and collaborates with all US based Research and Innovation departments so they can achieve their business objectives in a safe and environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. 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 Hazardous Waste (RCRA) efforts– waste stream categorization, profiling, manifesting (signing, tracking), program auditing, communication with waste vendors, biennial report, NJDEP fees, waste minimization plan
• 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.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US on an on-going basis.
• 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
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