Environmental Manager

Overview:

What We Live By…

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920. Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust. All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors. Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, "What does this mean for me?" This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle. Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.

Who We Are…

Waterman is a recognized leader in water control products for water treatment, wastewater, high-volume agricultural and rural surface water delivery, hydro-power, and flood control management. We are a leading provider of water control gates, valves, automated controls and accessories to these markets and key customers such as government agencies (water districts, utilities, flood control districts) and agricultural water users (growers, cooperatives).

Waterman has one of the industry's largest manufacturing operations where we fabricate, machine, and test our water control products. Led by managers trained in the latest quality systems, we carefully monitor all of our processes to ensure quality at each step of design and construction.

In 2018, Waterman was acquired by McWane, Inc. At the McWane Family of Companies, we are the leader in delivering clean, safe drinking water around the world while focusing on the safe, environmentally friendly manufacturing of our products. McWane, Inc. employs more than 6,000 team members and has a longstanding commitment of support to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking an Environmental Manager who will be responsible for Waterman's compliance with federal, state, local, and McWane, Inc. environmental regulations, policies, and procedures in areas such as air quality, waste, clean water, and pollution. Manage all local, state, and federal permitting requirements. Periodically represent Waterman with officials from EPA and State agencies. Recommend improvements to the Waterman Environmental Management Program. This position will report to General Manager and EHS Director.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following:

Follow all processes and procedures associated with the Waterman Environmental Management Program. Always adhere to Company safety rules and regulations and work safely.

Determine suitable environmental goals and objectives for Waterman, tracking progress for such goals and final implementation.

Manage and implement environmental policies, procedures, and work instructions for the Waterman facility.

Responsible for tracking corrective and preventive actions for outstanding items.

Responsible for maintaining a compliance calendar, waste matrix, and training matrix.

Responsible for the development of and maintaining necessary plans, such as SPCC, BMP, Biomedical Waste, Hazardous Waste Contingency, etc.

Responsible for keeping the General Manager and EHS Director apprised of all environmental affairs that could impact Waterman facilities, either positively or negatively.

Responsible for the timely submission of all reports required by local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

Participate in new equipment and process changes at facility level to ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into all design and purchasing decisions.

Track and verify closure on all corrective actions for all environmental incidents.

Share information, as appropriate, on pertinent incidents with group and corporate staff.

Responsible for all environmental training at all Waterman facilities.

Serve as the primary contact between Waterman and environmental regulators.

Serve as a member of the local Community Involvement Group (MAC).

May be required to work any shift.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Qualifications:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management or related field from four-year College or university preferred.

Five (5) to eight (8) years of progressive environmental management experience.

Equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Must be capable of accessing computer-based systems, such as Pillar, Ops, Dakota Tracer, and SharePoint.

Must be capable of performing any inspection, reporting, filing, manifesting, profiling, or other function required in the absence of other environmental staff members.

Must be able to operate the pH meter, chlorine meter, handheld radiation monitor, and perform Method 9 visible emissions observations.

Must be trained in HAZWOPER, RCRA, and DOT regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and WORK ACTIVITIES

Knowledge required to perform this job successfully includes law and government; chemistry; mathematics; computers and electronics; engineering and technology; biology; and public safety and security.

Skills required to perform this job successfully include, active listening; critical thinking; reading comprehension; speaking, active learning; complex problem solving; monitoring; writing; quality control analysis; judgment and decision making; operation monitoring; social perceptiveness; systems analysis; systems evaluation; coordination; learning strategies; mathematics; and time management.

Abilities required to perform this job successfully include, inductive reasoning; problem sensitivity; deductive reasoning; near vision; oral comprehension; oral expression; written comprehension; information ordering; written expression; speech clarity; speech recognition; flexibility of closure; perceptual speed; category flexibility; far vision; mathematical reasoning; speed of closure; visual color discrimination; fluency of ideas; number facility; selective attention; and visualization.

Work activities associated with this job include, evaluating information to determine compliance with standards; getting information; documenting/recording information; analyzing data or information; identifying objects, actions, and events; processing information; inspecting equipment, structures, and materials; updating and using relevant knowledge; communicating with supervisors, peers, and subordinates; monitor processes, materials, and surroundings; interacting with computers; establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; organizing, planning, and prioritizing work; resolving conflicts and negotiating with others; interpreting the meaning of information for others; making decisions and solving problems; communicating with persons outside the organization; estimating the quantifiable characteristics of products, events, and information; provide consultation and advice to others; judging the qualities of things, services, and people; scheduling work and activities; performing administrative activities; training and teaching others; and developing and building teams.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is varied from a typical office setting to a plant environment that may be hot, cold, dusty, and noisy. It is a requirement to be in and out of the plant on a regular basis. As necessary, must wear common protective or safety equipment, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.