November 17, 2016
Note from NAEM: Following the election of Donald Trump, news sites have been awash in articles that speculate on how a Trump administration will change policies that impact EHS&S professionals. Here are a few curated examples, along with other news clippings.
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What Trump Could Mean for the Department of Labor and OSHA
Former Assistant Secretary of Labor Edwin G. Foulke Jr. shares his thoughts on what to expect in the first few months of the Trump administration, including a shift from focusing on enforcement to compliance assistance. Read more...
EHS Today

Climate Change Action 'Unstoppable' Despite Trump: U.N.'s Ban
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said action on climate change has become "unstoppable" and predicted that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump would drop plans to quit a global accord aimed at weaning the world off fossil fuels. Read more...
Reuters

Trump Pledge Means Cuts Ahead on Environmental Regulation
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to fulfill a key campaign promise to American industries to eliminate a wide range of environmental regulations. While the Clean Power Plan, which puts the first limits on carbon emissions from power plants, is the top target, the Trump administration also is expected to consider how to eliminate regulations on oil and gas, coal mining, energy efficiency and other areas. Read more...
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Target Launches 'Big and Tough' Sustainable Sourcing, Worker Wellbeing Goals
Target announced the launch of its 2020 sustainability goals, focused on reaching new levels of transparency and sustainable sourcing. The goals center around three key commitments of elevating workers' wellbeing, achieving net-positive manufacturing, and deriving raw materials from ethical sources. Read more...
Sustainable Brands

Biggest Spike in Traffic Deaths in 50 Years? Blame Apps
When distracted driving entered the national consciousness a decade ago, the problem was mainly people who made calls or sent texts from their cellphones, but new innovations since then have led to a boom in internet use in vehicles that safety experts say is contributing to a surge in highway deaths. Read more....
The New York Times

CPG Giants, NGOs, Traders Agree on Unifying Definition of 'No Deforestation' Palm Oil
After a year of intensive work, the High Carbon Stock Convergence Working Group announced that they have reached agreement on a single set of rules for implementation of companies’ commitments to “no deforestation” in their palm oil operations and supply chains. The group includes Cargill, Unilever, WWF and many others. Read more...
Sustainable Brands

Impacts of the 2016 U.S. Election on Environmental Law, Policy, and Enforcement
The 2016 election results will have wide-ranging impacts on the future direction of environmental law, policy, and enforcement in the U.S. With 100 lawyers in offices around the U.S. focused on environmental and natural resource law and litigation, Beveridge & Diamond helps clients navigate legal and business risks arising from this evolving legal landscape. Read more...
Beveridge & Diamond p.c.

Hundreds Of U.S. Businesses Urge Trump To Uphold Paris Climate Deal
Hundreds of businesses such as Starbucks, General Mills and Hewlett Packard are asking President-elect Donald Trump to follow through on U.S. commitments to combat climate change. They argue it's good for business. Read more...
NPR
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Senior EH&S Auditor
CF Industries Inc., Deerfield, Illinois
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is a North American manufacturer and distributor of agricultural fertilizers, based in Deerfield, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. It was founded in 1946 as the Central Farmers Fertilizer Company. They are looking for a Senior EHS Auditor. The Senior EHS Auditor provides direct support in planning, implementation and training necessary to maintain the overall proficiency of the Corporate EHS audit process. This position is responsible for conducting EHS audits, follow-up inspections and other audit-related activities for all CF operating facilities with a focus on environmental topics. A Bachelor’s Degree is required with the company strongly preferring with an EHS related field (i.e., environmental engineering), or equivalent experience, along with a minimum of 10 years of EHS-and related experience with a minimum of 5 years of EHS auditing with a focus on environmnetal experience as part of the 10 years. PSM experience a plus.

Regional EHS Manager
PTC Alliance Holdings Corp.; Chicago Heights, Illinois
PTC Alliance is an international corporation specializing in steel products. It is a leading worldwide manufacturer of Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) and Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) mechanical steel tube. It is headquartered in the Pittsburgh suburb of Wexford. They are looking for an EHS Manager. The EHS Manager will serve as an EHS liaison between management staff and the hourly workforce in the daily administration of the EHS program at multiple locations. In addition, the position will require the individual to represent management during Company/Union EHS Meetings along with the other plant personnel. On a periodic basis, a formal facility EHS inspection is to be conducted in relation to applicable OSHA, EPA, ANSI and other regulatory guidelines and company best practices. Reports are to include findings and recommended actions to correct and/or eliminate identified hazards. A Bachelor’s degree is required along with 6-10 years of relevant experience.

Business Unit HSE Manager
Matrix North American Construction Inc.; Temperance, Michigan
The direct hire union division of Matrix Service Company Matrix NAC provides procurement, construction, maintenance and repair services to the North American energy, power and industrial markets. Matrix NAC enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence across a host of services including large capital construction, oil and gas storage, power generation, power delivery, integrated iron and steel and refinery and petrochemical work. They are looking for an EHS Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing Health, Safety, and Environmental Programs, risk-based prevention initiatives, compliance assurance programs, and leading the divisional HSE team for the Above-ground Storage Tank and industrial Division. S/he will ensure that MNAC operations meet or exceed Company, client and State/Federal safety regulations within assigned area and projects and will have direct supervision and leadership of safety staff and reports to Senior Director, HSE and Divisional Operations VP. You will also lead a major business unit HSE program as part of the AST/I Divisional leadership team. A 4 year degree in occupational/environmental safety and health management or equivalent experience is required along with 5+ years’ experience in a safety supervisory/management role. CSP and MA preferred. Taproot experience a plus.

Senior EH&S Manager
Sensient Technologies Corp.; Turlock, California
Sensient Technologies is a global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and fragrances based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their products are used to make a diverse variety of foods and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, home and personal care products, specialty printing and imaging products, computer imaging and industrial colors. They are looking for an EHS Manager. The Senior EHS Manager position is responsible for providing leadership and management over the planning and direction of EHS compliance activities to assure that Sensient Natural Ingredients (“SNI”) complies with federal, state and local EHS laws and regulations, in addition to Sensient internal EHS standards. The Senior EHS Manager serves as the subject matter expert for development, implementation, and leadership of SNI EHS and emergency planning policy/programs for SNI facilities in North America (Turlock and Livingston, California). The Senior EHS Manager will also provide direct management and leadership of two on-site Safety Specialists. A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Industrial Hygiene is required. Specialized training in hazardous materials management, environmental compliance, environmental regulations, and air permitting is desired. 10+ years of environmental regulatory experience dealing with environmental issues in a manufacturing environment is required. CSP, CHMM, CIH desirable.