Environmental and Compliance Manager

GFL Environmental•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager would oversee an assigned region, covering a number of states. In conjunction and cooperation with existing Regional Safety Managers, the incumbent will be tasked in overseeing all Health and Safety for the region. The EHS Manager will ensure compliance throughout all Company H&S Policies and will work directly with both hourly and salaried site personnel to improve our overall safety culture and will play an important role in maintaining the EHS culture. The EHS Manager will also assign work and manage workloads of subordinate HSE staff, provide guidance and feedback for team members in accomplishing tasks and goals, set expectations and clarify responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Develops and implements environmental compliance programs, contingency plans and best management programs. Assist in the implementation of occupational health and safety programs meant to ensure the wellbeing of employees, contractors or visitors. Ensures compliance with applicable environmental regulations and standards, including active disposal site permits, storm water plans and underground /aboveground storage tanks. Audits and assist in the proper documentation and investigation of accidents or injuries, and guides implementation of corrective measures meant to reduce future risk. Tracks participation in environmental, health and safety related training. Maintain a working knowledge of safety theory, regulations and Company policy. Conduct specialized training for all company branches on request. Review the record keeping process and branch filing for safety meetings, DOT logs and files, VCR’s and vehicle inspection reports. Assist in generating monthly DOT and safety subject matter and annual themes. Conduct random audit in each division. Conduct observations from a variety of perspectives including landfill, in cab, pre/post trip, and randomly conduct blind observations. Develop new ways to monitor and conduct new-hire driver training. Provide leadership in the continuing participation in SWANA Rodeo’s. Maintain a working knowledge of basic environmental principles and standards. Evaluate facility conditions which require the application or changes in permit. Communicate with federal and state environmental agencies for permit applications, modifications, or renewals. Review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans on annual basis for compliance with federal and state regulations. Coordinate the sampling of storm water and/or its contracting from an outside source. Schedule and conduct “Coaching the Refuse Truck Driver” classes. Attend safety, transportation and environmental classes for continuing education. Seek ways to minimize accident/injury frequencies and severe losses to the Company. Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

Four (4) year degree in safety, environmental management or technology.
Minimum six (6) years’ experience in risk management or related field.
Possess valid state driver’s license.
Combination of education and/or experience.
Operate standard office equipment (i.e., copier, facsimile, personal computer, etc.)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to write moderate level correspondence to employees, management and vendors via internal and external memorandums and reports.
Ability to effectively present information to management or others in a group or individual setting.
Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision and heavy deadlines.
Ability to effectively communicate with others.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, use hands and fingers, stoop, kneel and reach.
Ability to lift/push/pull up to 15 pounds up to 1/3 of the time.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in IOSH, OSHA and/or EMS preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements environmental compliance programs, contingency plans and best management programs.
Assist in the implementation of occupational health and safety programs meant to ensure the wellbeing of employees, contractors or visitors.
Ensures compliance with applicable environmental regulations and standards, including active disposal site permits, storm water plans and underground /aboveground storage tanks.
Audits and assist in the proper documentation and investigation of accidents or injuries, and guides implementation of corrective measures meant to reduce future risk.
Tracks participation in environmental, health and safety related training.
Maintain a working knowledge of safety theory, regulations and Company policy.
Conduct specialized training for all company branches on request.
Review the record keeping process and branch filing for safety meetings, DOT logs and files, VCR’s and vehicle inspection reports.
Assist in generating monthly DOT and safety subject matter and annual themes.
Conduct random audit in each division.
Conduct observations from a variety of perspectives including landfill, in cab, pre/post trip, and randomly conduct blind observations.
Develop new ways to monitor and conduct new-hire driver training.
Provide leadership in the continuing participation in SWANA Rodeo’s.
Maintain a working knowledge of basic environmental principles and standards.
Evaluate facility conditions which require the application or changes in permit.
Communicate with federal and state environmental agencies for permit applications, modifications, or renewals.
Review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans on annual basis for compliance with federal and state regulations.
Coordinate the sampling of storm water and/or its contracting from an outside source.
Schedule and conduct “Coaching the Refuse Truck Driver” classes.
Attend safety, transportation and environmental classes for continuing education.
Seek ways to minimize accident/injury frequencies and severe losses to the Company.
Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.