EHS Manager - Environmental focus

Veolia; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Saving

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an experienced EHS Manager for the Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX area to lead environmental health and safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across operations. The role focuses on air/wastewater permitting, hazardous waste, and environmental monitoring, with collaboration across Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in EHS within chemical manufacturing, strong leadership, and expertise in SPCC/SWP3,

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
• Advanced Degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field is helpful
• Knowledge and experience interpreting SPCC/SWP3 Plans, TRI and Tier II reports
• Knowledge of OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping procedures, OSHA PSM, and OSHA VPP is experience is a plus
• Experience in using approved EPA sampling and testing methods
• ISO 14001 experience (developing and maintaining programs)
• Certification in related subjects (CHMM, CSP, CIH, etc.)
• Experience with SafeStart Program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a variety of EHS requirements and compliance implementation including 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 inspections/audits, responses to findings, and tracking 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
• Use HSES Suite (Gensuite) for reporting and tracking incidents, near misses, hazards, audits, and regulatory reporting
• Serve as a compliance liaison with outside organizations
• Recommend process safety features to reduce employee exposure to chemicals
• Oversee testing of air quality, noise, and temperature levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations
• Evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance
• Work with consultants/contractors on EHS issues; liaise with fire departments and third-party contractors for emergency response
• Investigate accidents/injuries/occupational diseases/near misses to determine root causes and preventive measures
• Report and review findings from investigations, inspections, or environmental testing
• Plan and execute emergency and active shooter drills
• Modify and implement compliance tracking programs and record keeping; conduct EHS education/training
• Help develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for capital project design and contractor management
• Conduct monthly EHS meetings/trainings and participate in Plant Safety Committee
• This list is not all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Environmental health and safety

Incident investigation

Communication

Process Safety Management

Regulatory reporting

Environmental monitoring

Emergency response planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/OHS or related field

Tools

Gensuite (HSES Suite)

Job 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

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 andbenefits 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.
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