EHS Manager - Environmental focus

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Are you passionate about environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, workplace safety and sustainability? Do you have a talent for influencing and leading others to create a positive safety culture? We are seeking an experienced EHS Manager to join our team in the Beaumont/ Port Arthur, TX area.

As our Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager, you’ll play a key leadership role ensuring in protecting employees,  ensuring environmental compliance and driving continuous improvement  across our operations.

The EHS Manager will oversee environmental compliance programs, including air permitting and emissions management, wastewater, and stormwater compliance, hazardous waste management, environmental  monitoring, regulatory reporting, and permit compliance assurance. This position will work closely with operations, engineering, and other stakeholders to identify environmental risks, maintain compliance, implement corrective actions, and promote a culture of environmental responsibility and operational excellence.

 We’re looking for someone who is a strong advocate for our safety culture and who will help everyone internalize the key attributes of

• Shared values and engagement at all levels

• Transparency

• Continuous education

• Proactive instead of reactive solutions

This role is best suited for someone with experience working in an environment with hazardous chemicals. If you like the idea of doing meaningful work with a company that’s on a mission to create a cleaner, more sustainable world for us all, here’s more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a variety of EHS requirements and compliance implementation which includes regulations, air permitting, wastewater permitting and treatment and hazardous waste.

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and other site personnel to incorporate environmental requirements into operating procedures, maintenance activities, capital projects, and Management of change processes. 

• Coordinate environmental inspections, and interactions with regulatory agencies, including preparations for inspections/audits, responses to findings, and tracking of required corrective actions.

• Initiate and influence integration of EHS policies and practices into the business.

• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) 

• Security – Responsible for security of property and materials and alignment with DHS requirements

• Key User of HSES Suite (Gensuite) for reporting and tracking Incidents, Near Misses, Hazards, BBS observations, Audits, MOC’s, Regulatory Reporting, and assigned actions associated with the aforementioned processes

• Serve as a compliance liaison with outside organizations

• Recommend process safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemicals.

• Oversee the testing of air quality, noise, and temperature levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations and perform or direct environmental monitoring as required by permits or Veolia; examine permits to ensure compliance with requirements.

• Ability to evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE

• Work with consultants and contractors on related EHS issues; maintain liaisons with outside organizations such as fire departments, and third-party contractors to facilitate emergency response.

• Investigate accidents, injuries, occupational diseases, near misses and environmental issues / misses to determine root causes and preventive measures. Follow up to make sure all corrective actions were taken and completed.

• Report and review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing

• Plan and execute emergency and active shooter response drills

• Modify and implement compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems; ensure effective EHS education programs are in place and conduct EHS education programs which include coordination of worker training in areas such as environmental and safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring and use of safety equipment.

• Help develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) support Capital Project design and implementation by acting as EHS subject matter expert and supporting contractor management on site.

• Conduct monthly EHS Meetings/Trainings and schedule as needed.

• Participate/lead the Plant Safety Committee

• This list is not all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned and necessary for the operation and management of the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety,  or related field from an accredited college or university

• 5+ years of experience with exposure to several EHS areas in a chemical manufacturing environment

• Experience managing environmental programs such as air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, environmental monitoring, and regulatory reporting. 

• Good interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to influence others and affect positive cultural change

Other Useful Skills & Experience

• Advanced Degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field is helpful

• Knowledge and experience interpreting,translating and  developing SPCC / SWP3 Plans, TRI and Tier II reports

• Knowledge of OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping procedures, OSHA Process Safety Management, and OSHA VPP is experience is a plus

• Experience in using approved EPA sampling and ; testing methods.

• Site Security Programs

• ISO 14001 experience (developing and maintaining programs)

• Certification in related subjects (CHMM, CSP, CIH, etc.)

• Experience with SafeStart Program.

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger
communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder
and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we
also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

● Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
● Life Insurance
● Paid Time Off
● Paid Holidays
● Parental Leave
● 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
● Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
● AD&D Insurance
● Disability Insurance
● Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this
posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable
law.
****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not
sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****
Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a
current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and
candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.