American Water · 8 hours ago
Senior, Environmental, Healthy & Safety Program Manager - Military Services Group
Fort Cavazos, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expAmerican Water is a leading provider of water and wastewater services. They are seeking a Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Program Manager to manage environmental compliance programs and health & safety policies at their Military Services Group location, ensuring adherence to regulations and training staff on compliance and safety procedures.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage the environmental, health, and safety program at the MSG and/or CSG location, supporting project operations, maintenance and capital staff
Responsible for ensuring environmental compliance by following all company, state, and federal requirements and regulations
Maintaining all health & safety programs, processes, and procedures at the location to ensure everyone’s safety as well as compliance
Main point of contact (POC) concerning staff, regulators, inspectors, and auditors regarding all EH&S programs, processes, and procedures
Primary trainer regarding all EH&S materials for the location’s staff as well as visitors or contractors
Develop and continually improve the company’s overall environmental compliance programs and systems
Develop, document, provide training and oversee the implementation of the Company’s Environmental Policies
Manage, audit and document each facility’s compliance with the EMP and Load Program, utilization of and execution of the CATF and CMMS, as well as all site Environmental Plans through a team of Environmental Specialists
Develop, document, provide training and oversee the implementation of the Plans, Programs and SOPs for facility Operations, Laboratory, Regulatory Reporting and Environmental Compliance
Ensure each facility maintains permit compliance records, operations reports, and water quality sampling records and prepares various reports utilizing the computerized maintenance management and computerized process control/water quality systems
Design and conduct facility environmental compliance audits, in coordination with the Technical Shared Services staff and local staff
Assist each facility in resolving all deficiencies identified during the audit process
Lead company-wide programs aimed at optimizing water and wastewater system compliance and operations, such as the Partnership for Safe Drinking Water
Assist with operational troubleshooting and issue resolution of water and wastewater system process and performance issues
Participate in event management responses to support local facility staff in effectively responding to environmental compliance and operational incidents in real-time
Responsible for interfacing with local Environmental Compliance Specialists
Provide training, coaching, guidance, and direction, and provide feedback to assist in improving performance and development of staff
Participate in the American Water environmental compliance and water quality community, including periodic meetings and workshops
Contribute to the development of AW environmental compliance policies, procedures and practices
Monitor future environmental compliance regulations and changes, and ensure the company is prepared to comply
Management and oversight over the dual validation process as it relates to sample collection and sample reporting
Interactions with local, state & federal agencies. This includes leading the auditor site visit
Submit environmental reports to the appropriate regulatory agencies, i.e. Tier reporting, Audit finding updates, Spill Reports, Cradle to Grave reporting, SWPPP, SPCC Plan, etc
Implement, document, and provide training on the Company’s Health and Safety Policies as well as any applicable OSHA requirements
Manage auditing and ensuring compliance with facility’s Load Program, enter work orders into the CMMS utilization of and execution of the CATF program, as well as all site H&S plans
Observe, document, train and provide feedback to MSG and/or CSG staff and third-party vendors as well as contractors performing work at the facility
Lead all near miss and actual EH&S incidents and accidents analysis and corrective/preventative measures
Perform required H&S inspections, JSO’s and OBA’s
Routinely perform audits in EH&S areas of maintenance, water and wastewater facilities for regulatory and company policy compliance, prepare audit findings and ensure closure/corrective actions
Assist in the preparation of all permit applications, preparation of regulatory reports, provide monthly EH&S and Compliance reporting
Provide support, sample validation reports, Lab QA/QC documentation, and interact/reporting (as necessary) with regulatory agencies (approved by manager)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Manage the environmental, health, and safety program at the MSG and/or CSG location, supporting project operations, maintenance and capital staff
Responsible for ensuring environmental compliance by following all company, state, and federal requirements and regulations
Maintaining all health & safety programs, processes, and procedures at the location to ensure everyone's safety as well as compliance
Main point of contact (POC) concerning staff, regulators, inspectors, and auditors regarding all EH&S programs, processes, and procedures
Primary trainer regarding all EH&S materials for the location's staff as well as visitors or contractors
Develop and continually improve the company's overall environmental compliance programs and systems
Develop, document, provide training and oversee the implementation of the Company's Environmental Policies
Manage, audit and document each facility's compliance with the EMP and Load Program, utilization of and execution of the CATF and CMMS, as well as all site Environmental Plans through a team of Environmental Specialists
Develop, document, provide training and oversee the implementation of the Plans, Programs and SOPs for facility Operations, Laboratory, Regulatory Reporting and Environmental Compliance
Ensure each facility maintains permit compliance records, operations reports, and water quality sampling records and prepares various reports utilizing the computerized maintenance management and computerized process control/water quality systems
Design and conduct facility environmental compliance audits, in coordination with the Technical Shared Services staff and local staff
Assist each facility in resolving all deficiencies identified during the audit process
Lead company-wide programs aimed at optimizing water and wastewater system compliance and operations, such as the Partnership for Safe Drinking Water
Assist with operational troubleshooting and issue resolution of water and wastewater system process and performance issues
Participate in event management responses to support local facility staff in effectively responding to environmental compliance and operational incidents in real-time
Responsible for interfacing with local Environmental Compliance Specialists
Provide training, coaching, guidance, and direction, and provide feedback to assist in improving performance and development of staff
Participate in the American Water environmental compliance and water quality community, including periodic meetings and workshops
Contribute to the development of AW environmental compliance policies, procedures and practices
Monitor future environmental compliance regulations and changes, and ensure the company is prepared to comply
Management and oversight over the dual validation process as it relates to sample collection and sample reporting
Interactions with local, state & federal agencies
Submit environmental reports to the appropriate regulatory agencies, i.e. Tier reporting, Audit finding updates, Spill Reports, Cradle to Grave reporting, SWPPP, SPCC Plan, etc
Implement, document, and provide training on the Company's Health and Safety Policies as well as any applicable OSHA requirements
Manage auditing and ensuring compliance with facility's Load Program, enter work orders into the CMMS utilization of and execution of the CATF program, as well as all site H&S plans
Observe, document, train and provide feedback to MSG and/or CSG staff and third-party vendors as well as contractors performing work at the facility
Lead all near miss and actual EH&S incidents and accidents analysis and corrective/preventative measures
Perform required H&S inspections, JSO's and OBA's
Routinely perform audits in EH&S areas of maintenance, water and wastewater facilities for regulatory and company policy compliance, prepare audit findings and ensure closure/corrective actions
Assist in the preparation of all permit applications, preparation of regulatory reports, provide monthly EH&S and Compliance reporting
Provide support, sample validation reports, Lab QA/QC documentation, and interact/reporting (as necessary) with regulatory agencies (approved by manager)
Perform other duties as assigned
Extensive knowledge related to management and compliance of water and wastewater systems and processes
Broad working knowledge of Federal Clean Water Act, NPDES requirements, Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Air Act, FAR requirements, OSHA, and other federal, state, and local regulations that affect MSG and/or CSG project operations
Broad working knowledge of all state specific environmental regulations and requirements for states in which the company operates
Broad working knowledge of all Federal OSHA regulations and requirements applicable for the location
Knowledge of company procedures, policies, and operations
Knowledge of quality control systems and compliance standards
Ability to plan and present environmental compliance and O&M training to employees
Ability to interact with colleagues, direct reports, governmental agencies, consultants, contractors, and the general public
Computer literacy. Competent in the use of word processing and spreadsheet programs, and computerized maintenance management systems and computerized process control software
Public speaking relative to teaching EH&S subjects a must
High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of 7 years' experience in water/wastewater industry
Minimum of 4 years' experience in water and wastewater industry compliance for Environmental, Health and Safety programs
Minimum of 2 years' experience in the oversight and administration of quality compliance and control programs in the water/wastewater industry
At least 4 years supervisory experience
Minimal travel based on business needs
Must possess a valid state driver's license
60% field; 40% office
Ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation
Preferred
Degree in sanitary, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering, chemistry, biology or environmental science, business administration, health & safety or another related field preferred
Industry related EH&S certifications, water and/or wastewater license an advantage
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900.57MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
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