Career Opportunities: Environmental Manager - Wichita, KS (31864)

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Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco. 

Here’s what you can expect from Watco: 

• Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers 
• Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University 
• Career advancement opportunities

The Environmental Manager will be responsible for environmental compliance at Railroad and Terminal facilities throughout the Midwest region of the United States. This is a remote work position with an approximate 50% travel requirement.  We are seeking a well-rounded environmental professional with broad knowledge base of environmental regulations and their application to industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct permit assessments and prepare environmental permit applications, renewals, and transfers;
• Complete permit-required reporting, document retention, training, and audits;
• Produce plans, procedures, and policies to maintain environmental compliance. Plans may include SPCC, FRP, SWPPP, Waste Management, Air Compliance, or RMP;
• Oversee and maintain EHS database used to track compliance activities;
• Track environmental metrics, review environmental incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions;
• Coordinate and oversee work conducted by environmental contractors;
• Act as liaison with regulatory agencies;
• Continually promote environmental awareness to all Watco stakeholders;
• Update Watco Team members on changing or new regulations; and
• Prepare environmental cost estimates and schedules for new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or other related field;
• At least 5 years of experience in environmental compliance or environmental consulting;
• Experience preparing environmental permit applications;
• History of implementing and tracking compliance with environmental permits;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to succinctly convey complex concepts both in written and verbal form;
• Advanced technical writing skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office;
• Strong focus on safe work practices;
• Experience in the development and implementation of SWPPPs, SPCC plans, Waste Management Plans, and Air Permit compliance preferred; and
• Experience with railroads is preferred.

Work Environment

The Environmental Manager will report to the VP of Environmental. The candidate will office remotely. Working outdoors in industrial settings is required. Relocation is not offered for this position.