Location: Millbury,MA, USA
WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,100 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper and metals from the waste stream.The Environmental Compliance Manager will possess knowledge and understanding of environmental, regulations and standards as well as a having a strong presence in the facility to coordinate, direct and monitor all plant environmental compliance, programs, issues and results. Assist the Plant Manager in developing, monitoring and instituting programs and procedures to ensure environmentally compliant, and legal operation and maintenance of the facility.Essential Functions:Environmental Compliance Manager will support the Millbury Waste to Energy and Materials Recovery Facilities , Leominster Transfer Station, Fitchburg Transfer Station, and the Shrewsbury Landfill.Implements and follows policies and procedures necessary to meet requirements of environmental, policies, and federal, state, county or local environmental, regulations, laws, and standards and corporate environmental policies and standards.Implement Wheelabrator's environmental, training programs for facilities. Arrange, coordinate and perform environmental training, including new employee (on-boarding) orientation and on-going training programs. Evaluate training methods and presentations used by Shift Supervisors and Work Group leaders.Develops and implements monitoring programs for, solid waste generation and water discharges to meet the requirements of federal and state regulations, laws and regulations, and corporate environmental, health and safety policies.Implements, follows and assists in enforcement of corporate policies and procedures to assure an environmental compliant, safe workplace for all employees, contractors, and visitors.Maintains compliance with company internal policies and procedures to address loss prevention and control.Monitors the plant's operation in compliance with all federal, state, county and local operating permits.Conducts plant environmental, inspections and prepares reports.Ability to act as Plant Emergency Coordinator.Plant point of contact for communication, documentation and reporting to all agencies.Maintains accurate filing system for environmental compliance records, including permit applications, permits, records, operating logs, test reports and monitoring reports.Maintains internal reporting and information systems and communicates non-compliance events, public/media issues, and environmental testing/inspection activities to facility and Headquarters personnel.Assists the Plant Manager and Headquarters personnel in reporting of non-compliance events to federal, state, county, or local regulatory agencies. Assists corporate personnel as directed in ensuring that company and regulatory requirements are met in other WTI facilities.Incident Management-assemble report for each environmental compliance incident. Lead Root-cause evidence gathering; perform evidence collection and stakeholder meetings.Training and Drills -- Assist Safety Manager to plan, evaluate, and critique emergency Drills. Invite fire department and emergency service to walk the facility and to participate in drills annually.Attend and participate in plant morning meetings to evaluate management commitment, function, and effectiveness. Provide input on environmental compliance related matters, continuous improvement projects, share best practices; keep abreast of current plant issues. Periodically meet with Plant Manager and Operations Manager to discuss hot/open environmental compliance issues, requests for information, regulatory interpretations, AFE/change management input, etc.Must acquire skills to learn and operate corporate software and hardware for Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEM) Acquisition, EHS compliance assurance calendar, incident reporting and audit management, preventative maintenance, document control, and PI process data.Completes on-boarding training programs within the time frame prescribed, and requests support from corporate EHS staff when necessary.Follows standard environmental and safety procedures, corrects safety and environmental hazards.Reads, understands, and implements environmental rules as described in company documents such as the Rules Books and other procedure manuals.Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to face.Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action.Recordkeeping -- Complete all entries in Company Incident Management System within 2 days after the incident has occurred. Complete all EHS Database weekly entries.Professional Development (PD) -- develop annual PD goals and improvement tasks.Assists corporate personnel as directed in ensuring company and regulatory requirements are met in other WTI facilities.Participate in Corporate conference calls.Participate in school programs, tours, and other public presentations as appropriate.Support compliance with Wheelabrator's health & safety programs and procedures to ensure a safe workplace for all employees, contractors, and visitors. Assist in enforcement of health and safety policies and procedures. Actively verify that employees comply with Safety Rules Book, Risk Analysis, Safe Job Briefings, and State and Federal Regulations. Assist in intervention/counseling of employees. .Support PMO (Corporate Project Management Office) projects as directed.Performs other duties, as assignedCompletes the weekly EHS report for each facility where there is responsibility by Friday to ensure Corporate EHS has time to review.Education/Experience:Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Environmental or Science, or equivalent, in or related to EHS.5 or more years of experience with environmental compliance programs, preferably in an electric power generating facility or operating industrial facility. Experience with CEMs and emissions testing preferred.Sufficient knowledge, experience and understanding of environmental requirements to implement related policies and procedures.Prior experience working with local, state and federal regulatory agencies and involvement in negotiations preferred.Certificates and Licenses:Have, obtain and maintain licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, environmental and/or health/safety regulatory agenciesOperate with skill:Word processing and spreadsheet softwareAbility to successfully use EHS information SystemsAbility to utilize agency reporting software as applicableCompetencies:Initiative to work independentlyDelegating tasks and ensure follow throughLead othersFoster and work within an environment of teamwork and cooperationEffectively manage peopleCommunicate effectively with regulatory agency personnelManage a diverse workforce and effectively promote diversityTrain and share expertise with othersMaintain a positive attitude and keep emotions under controlContribute to a positive team spirit and enhance plant moraleAccept both positive and negative feedback from others and make adjustments to performance based on such feedbackDemonstrate respect and sensitivity for cultural/work style and learning style differencesTreat people with respectCommunicate change and progress in the organization in a favorable lightWork ethically and with integrity at all times an require the same from staffPhysical Demand:StandSitWalkHandle tools, equipment, fine motor skillsReach with hands and armsClimb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feetStoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl,Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situationsLift moderate to heavy materialMove about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, open deck gratingClose vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, corrected or otherwiseOperate a 1.5 inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish an incipient stage fireOperate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from hand held extinguishers to 200 lb portable unitsAccess confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12 by 16 manwaysPPE Required:Work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, the following with average fatigue:Negative pressure respiratorPositive pressure respiratorSelf-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)HardhatApproved safety shoesEye protectionChemical resistant suitHeat resistant outerwearFlame resistant outerwearApproved hearing protectionGlovesSafety harnessEnvironmental Conditions:Moving mechanical partsWet or humid conditions (non-weather)Airborne particlesPotential exposure to dust and chemicalsVaried temperatures and outdoor weather conditionsNoise in work environmentPower up your career by applying today!!Benefits:At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.