Job Description
EHS Manager III - Direct Hire Linden, NJ - 100% Onsite Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. Your Day-to-Day: The Environmental, Healthy, and Safety (EH&S) Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and New Jersey state environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA, RCRA, CAA, NPDES, and others, while driving a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. This role involves developing and implementing site-specific EHS programs, managing critical permits such as Title V, POTW, SWPP, and SPCC, and ensuring the plant maintains its OSHA VPP certification. The EH&S Manager will lead the site's EHS initiatives, collaborating with operations teams to proactively mitigate risks, conduct audits, deliver training, and oversee continuous improvement efforts in environmental and safety performance.
Scope of responsibility as EH&S Manager will include the following primary functions: - Maintain an in-depth knowledge of existing and proposed federal and New Jersey state regulations, including OSHA, RCRA, CAA, NPDES, TSCA, CWA, DOT, and other relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Develop site-specific EHS programs and plans in accordance with both New Jersey state and federal regulations, including the management of Title V Permits, POTW permits, SWPP, SPCC plans, and compliance documentation.
- Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations, ensuring alignment with New Jersey-specific regulatory requirements.
- Plan and implement training programs for personnel on worksite safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
- Collaborate with Operations Teams to ensure effective implementation of all plant EHS Management Systems, utilizing prescribed scorecard systems for performance evaluation.
- Drive EHS compliance through audits, process/equipment reviews, proactive risk elimination, and managing agency inspections and disputes.
- Lead the Compliance Assurance program at the site, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and operational safety standards, including Title V compliance.
- Ensure completion of continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) reporting in accordance with Title V permit requirements, enforceable by applicable environmental regulatory agencies.
- Support the plant safety committee and contribute to maintaining an OSHA VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) certified facility.
- Perform site audits to identify non-compliance and work with management teams to implement corrective actions.
- Conduct thorough incident/accident investigations and develop corrective and preventative action plans in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate strong leadership as a member of the site management team, driving EHS initiatives and values across the site.
- Maintain EHS expertise to provide technical and regulatory support to Operations teams, with a strong understanding of New Jersey-specific regulations and processes.
- Coordinate EHS efforts among external contractors, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations while working on-site.
- Compile and submit periodic reports to headquarters, detailing EHS performance, regulatory compliance, and audit results.
- Support site security and emergency response needs and act as a liaison to the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
- Serve as a liaison to the community and local industrial groups as needed, fostering positive relationships and ensuring transparency in EHS practices.
- Completes other reasonable tasks and assignments as needed.
As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team: We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong passion for regulatory standards, environmental reporting, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental compliance, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical training. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education on a year-for-year basis. Certification as Level 5 HAZWOPER is desired.
- At least four years of experience in EHS compliance in a power plant or power-related industry, with demonstrated experience identifying and addressing environmental and safety risks, compliance challenges, and understanding the relationship between environmental impacts and operational functions.
- In-depth knowledge of major environmental legislation related to air (CAA), water (NPDES, CWA), hazardous materials (RCRA, TSCA), and waste management, including familiarity with OSHA, DOT, and New Jersey-specific safety statutes and regulations.
- Experience managing Title V Permits, POTW permits, SWPP, and SPCC plans, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Programs (RMP), and Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TCPA), ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in high-risk environments.
- Proficiency with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and Data Acquisition and Handling Systems (DAHS), ensuring compliance with emissions reporting requirements.
- Experience with agency inspections and regulatory disputes, with the ability to effectively manage these interactions and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
- Experience maintaining an OSHA VPP certified facility, including adherence to safety standards, training, and regulatory compliance processes.
- Skilled in delivering training materials in a clear and easily understood manner to ensure compliance and safety within the plant environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a complex industrial environment, identifying, addressing, and mitigating compliance risks swiftly and efficiently.
- Exceptional interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to build consensus among stakeholders and effectively present facts, conclusions, and recommendations in both formal and informal communications to drive EHS compliance.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project for reporting, analysis, and project management.
- Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license, ensuring it remains in good standing at all times.
Work Schedule The regular work schedule follows a Monday through Friday workweek during standard day shift hours. This position will occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or On call" status may also be required. Some travel may involve participating in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.
Why WECTEC Staffing Services? WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our employees each day. WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following: - Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
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