EHSS Manager

Thornton Tomasetti; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IMTT is seeking an experienced EHS&S Manager to direct the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security Department at our Lemont, IL site. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and promote operational excellence in EHS&S culture.

The role leads regulatory monitoring, incident management, training, and policy development, coordinating with operations and engineering, and liaising with agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Experience with EPA, NFPA, ASTM, API, PHMSA, DOT, USCG, USACE regulations.
• Valid Driver’s License and TWIC for terminal access.
• Certifications such as DOT, HazWoper, Class K as deemed necessary.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate compliance with environmental, health, safety, and security regulations for local, state, and federal agencies.
• Develop, implement, maintain and enforce EHS&S policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of current federal, state, local regulations and company policies.
• Assist in incident management, including root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Perform and deliver training related to environmental, health/safety, security and compliance.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and local authorities.
• Leverage Intelex and other EHS&S management systems for regulatory compliance.
• Direct accountability for overall EHS&S regulatory compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Decision-making

Team coordination

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Intelex

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

EHS&S Manager

The EHS&S Manager is responsible for directing and managing the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security Department. This position must ensure compliance with the general monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements required by federal, state, and local environmental, health, safety, and security rules and regulations, as well as internal requirements. This role will be based in Lemont, Illinois, and shall be performed in a way that promotes operational excellence with respect to EHS&S compliance and culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate compliance with all applicable environmental, health, safety, and security regulations for local, state, and federal agencies.
• Tasks may include, but are not limited to compliance monitoring/sampling, recordkeeping, reporting, field inspections, and the development of other submissions to agencies.
• Develop, implement, maintain and enforce EHS&S regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain an understanding and knowledge of current federal, state, local, and company regulations and policies (EPA, NFPA, ASTM, API, PHMSA, DOT, USCG, USACE, etc.).
• Assist in identification, analysis and control of occupational hazards requiring the application of professional EHS&S knowledge, skill and abilities.
• Assist in incident management, including performing root cause analyses, developing and tracking corrective actions, and implementing preventative measures to eliminate accidents.
• Perform and execute training related to environmental, health/safety, security and compliance training.
• Review and recommend modifications and changes in equipment or procedures to achieve environmental or health/safety goals.
• Must understand and help enhance the safety of our facilities, employees, customers and the public.
• Support the operations and engineering functions of the business as warranted/assigned.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, local governmental authorities, and local community organizations.
• Leverage Intelex and other electronic EHS&S management systems to ensure robust regulatory compliance.
• Directly accountable for overall EHS&S regulatory compliance.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or other related science field. Demonstrated expertise in air quality, water management, and waste regulations at both state and federal (EPA) levels. Familiarity with U.S. Coast Guard security regulations related to marine terminal operations. Valid Driver’s License TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) for access to IMTT’s terminal locations. Proper certifications for DOT, or Hazwoper, Class K, as deemed necessary.

Skills and Abilities

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to understand and communicate in written and verbal communication in the English language.
• Ability to communicate with customers and terminal personnel.
• Ability to make decisions in a variable environment.
• Ability to communicate with all other departments.
• Ability to manage and delegate efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Hours of Work

This position requires the ability to always respond and be available for contact. Typical hours are Monday through Friday 7:00-3:30 PM. This is an exempt, salaried position. The role requires flexibility as business needs require. Occasional travel may be necessary up to 25%, sometimes with little or no advance notice.

Physical and Environmental Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in an office environment as well as the outside environment. This job requires the ability to perform climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling and moderate lifting up to 25 pounds. Employee must be able to work in confined spaces, over water and not be afraid of heights. Must be able to pass a physical ability test, and drug test. This position is subject to random drug screening. The ability to see (20/20) and hear either naturally or through the use of corrective lenses or hearing aids. The ability to wear a respirator as certified through a medical evaluation by a licensed physician.

Equal Opportunity

IMTT is an equal opportunity employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a drug free workplace. We exercise high ethical standards and are committed to complying with all laws in the jurisdiction where we conduct business. Our internal policies and procedures support this commitment.

Company Culture

If you like working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Over 80 Years as an Industry Leader in Handling and Storing Bulk Liquid Products. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, IMTT is the largest independent bulk liquids storage and logistics provider in North America. We are proud to provide safe and reliable service to our customers at our terminals across the U.S. and Canada, while supporting the communities we operate in with robust economic activity and sustainable jobs. Our terminals handle and store a wide variety of bulk liquids, including chemicals, vegetable and tropical oils, renewable fuels, and crude and refined petroleum products.