September 16, 2010

Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.
- Malcolm Forbes, publisher, (1919 - 1990)

1. EPA to cancel Climate Leaders
2. Why CIOs should see their power bills
3. To get paid what you're worth, know your disruptive skills
4. ACORE releases 50-State report on renewable energy
5. NY To force household cleaner giants to reveal chemical ingredients
6. A ‘greener’ champagne bottle
7. Job Opportunities

NAEM’s members are its greatest asset. This month we introduce you to Mario Varela, Director of corporate EHS at APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC;

We've extended our early bird deadline to September 22nd!
October 13-15, 2010
CONFERENCE: 2010 NAEM EHS Management Forum
The Downtown Marriott - Book Your Hotel
Indianapolis, IN - Register for the Forum

Save the Date! March 2-3, 2011
CONFERENCE: Achieving EHS & Sustainability Excellence Through Management Information Systems
San Antonio, TX. More information coming soon!

EPA to cancel Climate Leaders - Press Release
The EPA announced yesterday that the Climate Leaders program will phase down the services it offers and encourage and assist the transition of our Partners into state and non-governmental organizations that its Partners may choose to join. Factoring into the agency's plans for the program are the many new developments in regulatory and voluntary programs that address GHG emissions, including the first-ever mandatory greenhouse gas reporting rule that took effect on January 1, 2010. Download the letter sent to the Climate Leaders Partners.

Why CIOs should see their power bills - Article
The obvious first step for reducing any organization's energy use is to measure it and find ways to lower it. So why is it that the overwhelming majority of CIOs--owners of their companies' information technology infrastructure and consumers of huge amounts of energy--never see a power bill?

To get paid what you're worth, know your disruptive skills - Blog
Who hasn’t though that they are not paid what they are worth? To change the market’s mind on your value and increase your overall success; offer a disruptive skill set focusing on your distinctive innate talents rather than 'me-too' skills.

ACORE releases 50-state report on renewable energy - Article
The American Council On Renewable Energy released a report highlighting the renewable energy sector in every U.S. state. "Renewable Energy in America: Markets, Economic Development and Policy in the 50 States" compiles financial, renewable energy resource potentials, market and policy information in an online format for busy officials, executives and professionals who need ready-access to information. The online Report will be updated quarterly.

NY To force household cleaner giants to reveal chemical ingredients - Article
For the first time, the State of New York will begin requiring household cleaning companies to reveal the chemical ingredients in their products and any health risks they pose. The first-of-its-kind policy could have national implications, as momentum builds here and abroad for toxic chemical reform. Congress is considering legislation to overhaul U.S. chemicals policy and in July debated a bill forcing the chemical industry to prove the safety of a chemical before it could be used in products.

A ‘greener’ champagne bottle - Article
The Champagne industry has embarked on a drive to cut the 200,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide it emits every year transporting billions of tiny bubbles around the world. Producing and shipping accounts for nearly a third of Champagne’s carbon emissions, with the hefty two-pound bottle the biggest offender.

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EHS Manager, GE Home & Business Solutions, Charlottesville, VA
The Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Program Manager will coordinate ongoing EHS programs across the GEIP business. S/he will also function in a team environment with other members of the EHS staff to ensure EHS compliance and to identify, prevent, and resolve potential compliance issues. S/he will work closely with GEIP sites to support environmental media compliance, such as waste, air and water programs, as well as health and safety regulatory compliance and product regulatory compliance. Essential responsibilities include developing, managing, and supporting ongoing compliance programs across the spectrum of Environmental, Health and Safety regulations for our global business. Qualifications requirements include a BS or BA in Environmental Studies/Sciences, Health, Safety Sciences, or related degree. Minimum 8 years experience in EHS operations in industrial environment with minimum 2 years compliance assurance program experience. 5 or more years experience managing compliance programs associated with REACH, RoHs, WEE, TSCA, etc. Advanced degree in Environmental Sciences or related field of study preferred. Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification preferred. For more information and to apply, visit GE’s careers website.

Director, Corporate Quality, Safety and Environment, Acciona Energy North America, Chicago, IL
Located in Chicago, Illinois the Director of Corporate Quality, Safety and Environment will define, direct and implement all quality, safety and environmental activities for the North American operations. The Director will be responsible for the strategic direction of the quality and safety function as well as hands on, day-to-day implementation and compliance standard operation procedures. In this position the Director is accountable for maintaining corporate standards to ensure first and foremost the health and safety of all employees. The Director will also oversee organization compliance with applicable federal, state, local and corporate quality, safety, and environmental regulations and requirements. Job requirements include a BS in a related discipline (an advanced degree is preferred). 10-15 years of progressively responsible experience within quality, safety and environmental, experience with program and permit audits / inspections, including monitoring report submissions, record keeping, and action- item resolution, CSP, CIH, CHMM or equivalent designation required.

Vice President of EHS, Transfield Services, Richmond, VA
The role of the VP of Environment, Health and Safety is to provide leadership to Transfield’s senior management to enable them to fulfill their responsibility to maintain workplace health and safety and sure the environment is not harmed, while ensuring compliance with our company’s HSE standards and philosophies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to overseeing and ensuring compliance with our company HSE standards and philosophy, providing strategic solutions on HSE matters to the organization, providing training and mentoring of staff as required. Ensuring appropriate and reliable data is collected, maintaining and analyzing to continually improve HSE performance, along with ensuring incident and other data is recorded in accordance with procedural requirements and that OSHA Incident logs are accurate and up to date is also expected. Looking for someone with the ability to create and sustain the safety culture throughout the organization. Apply online today!

Senior EHS Manager, Johnson Controls, New Brunswick, NJ
Johnson Controls is looking for a Senior EHS Manager. The ideal candidate will be tasked with implementing GWS environmental, health and safety procedures and processes including those associated with site/project start-ups. S/he will also be tasked with modifying environmental, health, and safety programs to meet customer and account requirements/specifications. Other requirements include identifying and evaluating hazardous conditions and practices at the site/project on an ongoing basis and develops hazard control practices and programs, leading the account management in the investigation if incidents/injuries (including subcontractor injuries), and provides analysis of cause along with recommendations for corrective action, completes, maintaining and reporting incident/injury information in accordance with GWS and Customer protocols, along with other responsibilities. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Environmental, Health, and Safety, Hygiene, Chemical Engineer, Civil Engineer or related equivalent required (Master’s preferred). Minimum of seven years experience working in Life Science, Manufacturing, Utility, Power Generation, Industrial, and/or Construction environmental, health, and safety. Experience with Clean Air Act regulations with an emphasis on Title V Air Permit process and compliance required. To apply, visit the Johnson Control’s careers website and search for Requisition ID 049353

Have a safe, healthy and environmental week!

Carol Singer Neuvelt
NAEM Executive Director
202-986-6616

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