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Pruitt is Ending EPA Policy Known As 'Sue And Settle'
The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a directive to his agency seeking to end the practice of settling lawsuits with environmental groups behind closed doors, saying the groups have had too much influence on regulation. Pruitt, who sued the EPA more than a dozen times while employed as the attorney general of Oklahoma, has long railed against the practice. Read more…
Business Insider
52 Environmental Rules on the Way Out Under Trump
Since taking office in January, President Trump has made eliminating federal regulations a priority. To date, the Trump administration has sought to reverse more than 50 environmental rules, according to an analysis by The New York Times. Read more…
The New York Times
Take the LEED and Go Green
According to the US Green Building Council, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification has grown to become the world's most widely used green building rating system, with nearly 80,000 construction projects participating. Read how can you take the LEED on going green in spring, summer and fall. Read more…
This article is a benefit of Gensuite's sponsorship of the 2017 NAEM Forum.
The Case for Software-Driven Environmental Management Systems
Most companies are pressured to do more with less. See more. Know more. Predict more. They face internal demands to manage environmental needs, fulfill environmental compliance obligations, and address risks and opportunities. Innovative companies have turned to environmental management systems (EMS) to do just that: Get greater visibility and control when and where it's needed. Learn how to implement and maintain an EMS system for your company, now. Read more…
This article is a benefit of Dakota Software's sponsorship of the 2017 NAEM Forum.
Safety Helmets Are Replacing Hard Hats on Construction Sites
For 40-plus years the design of construction hard hats hasn't changed much—a brimmed shell attached to a suspended, adjustable headband. But that's changing as designs for sports helmets are being adapted. One driver is that the belief that helmets provide better side impact protection and won't tumble away if a worker falls. Read more…
Bloomberg BNA
How to Manage Smart People
Smart people are a real pain to manage. And the most annoying thing? They're usually right about things. So, what's to be done then? Read more…
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Environmental, Health & Safety Director
ChemTreat; Richmond, Virginia
ChemTreat, a Danaher operating company, is a world leader in the water treatment industry. We help our customers reach their objectives by applying specialty chemicals to solve water related problems. Our primary markets are in North and South America with expansion opportunities around the globe. They are looking for an EHS Director. ChemTreat’s Director of Environmental, Health and Safety will help us manage and reduce risk while demonstrating the same can-do, innovative thinking that permeates our culture. This leader will be responsible for all EHS KPIs and objectives related to current and potential customers. The successful candidate will be effective in front of the customer, assisting our distributed sales force, working with our suppliers and supporting our manufacturing sites. The Director of EHS will manage 2-5 subordinates who directly administer the EHS program and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of EHS personnel. Also indirectly supervises other EHS associates that report to local operations managers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited college or university with ten years EHS experience, with 5 years’ supervisory experience, and 3 years as large site level EHS coordinator or leader. Experience managing Field Sales safety programs preferred. Master’s Degree in EHS discipline or MBA, and experience in Chemical or CPG manufacturing preferred.
Corporate Environmental Manager
Morton Salt Inc.; Chicago, Illinois
Morton Salt is an American food company producing salt for food, water conditioning, industrial, agricultural, and road/highway use. Based in Chicago, the business is North America's leading producer and marketer of salt. It is a subsidiary of the German mining company K+S. They are looking for an EHS Manager. This position is responsible for applying full knowledge of Environmental practices and standards. This position provides organization wide coordination in all environmental program areas including air, water, and waste program management, as well as, assisting in compliance strategies for these programs. This position will also be one that may interface with local, state and federal agencies. Additionally coordination of organization wide environmental data management and processes, as well as, program development and implementation of sustainability programs may also be necessary. Responsibilities include assessing moderately complex environmental risks and opportunities and potential impacts on stakeholder (customer, community, interest groups, employees) priorities, or enterprise/ business/location strategy. Develops workable strategies to mitigate/eliminate compliance risks and provides recommendations to Director and/or business partners as required. S/he will also lead and/or assist in the development of programs and processes involving interpretation of environmental regulations, standards, and/or internal policies to execute the Environmental and Sustainability strategy. A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Affairs or other Environmental related fields is required along with 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or an industrial related field and 5+ years environmental or other applicable regulatory affairs. Master’s Degree preferred. Experience with Environmental compliance, permitting, and auditing required. Experience with management systems and standards specifically ISO 14001 a plus.
Director, Environmental Management, Health & Safety (EHS)
Legrand SA; West Hartford, Connecticut
Legrand is a global manufacturing company committed to maintaining the highest standards of environmental management, health and safety at every site and within every aspect of its operations. This commitment is a cornerstone of the company’s ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into all facets of our business, maintain certification to ISO 14001, and ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Environmental, health and safety management is also a key strategy to achieve continuous improvement and achieves operational excellence. They are looking for an EHS Director. The environmental health and safety (EHS) director assists the VP of Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and Public Policy, in consultation with leadership from Human Resources and Operational Excellence, in developing the company’s EHS goals and strategy and ensures that the health, safety, and environmental impact policies of the company are being successfully implemented. This is a managerial position largely carried out in an office environment, though the EHS Director shall regularly tour facilities to personally inspect operations and communicate with different departments. The scope of responsibility extends to management teams and employees in the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America and operations units Greater China. Beyond compliance, the EHS Director develops and implements programs and processes that support Legrand’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) priorities related to the environment, health and safety, and the achievement of related, multi-year goals. Minimum qualifications for an EHS director position are a bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety management or related field and at least ten years of on-the-job experience in implementing environmental, health and safety programs. The position requires strong managerial, communication, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work in both a team and independently. The successful applicant will also have strong program management skills and experience, and will have demonstrated the ability to guide, educate and influence colleagues to adopt the necessary processes and behaviors that are hallmarks of a deep culture of environmental management, health and safety. The candidate must also be able to handle high-stress emergency situations. Relevant OSHA and ISO certifications are strongly preferred.
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