Manager - EH&S Environmental Programs Waste and PCBs

The manager will play a key role in advancing the companys environment, health and safety (EH&S) programs while supporting safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations. This position provides technical expertise and leadership across a broad range of activities, with particular focus on the management and reduction of hazardous and non-hazardous waste and PCBs associated with company operations. The Manager will partner with operating organizations and the broader EH&S community to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company standards and procedures. Using data analytics and operational insights, the role will identify emerging risks, evaluate performance trends, and develop practical strategies to reduce at-risk behaviors and conditions. The Manager will also lead cross-functional teams and initiatives focused on waste and PCB reduction, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of business processes. Success in this role requires the ability to translate complex regulatory and technical requirements into practical solutions that support both compliance and operational effectiveness. This is an opportunity for an experienced EH&S professional to influence environmental and safety performance, collaborate across the organization, and drive meaningful, measurable improvements.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 to 5 years' related experience or
• Master's Degree and 2 years' related experience

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or environmental sustainability or related concentration and 3 to 5 years' related experience including hazardous waste and PCB experience and/or experience interacting with regulatory agencies
• Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or environmental sustainability or related concentration and 2 years' related experience including hazardous waste and PCB experience and/or experience interacting with regulatory agencies

Relevant Work Experience

• 2 years Supervisory experience and knowledge of administrative procedures, required.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, with experience working effectively with regulatory agencies, required.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and understand the vital importance of personal accountability, required.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to successfully complete multiple tasks without compromising quality or timeliness, required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, regulatory agencies and various levels of management, required.
• Ability to develop and implement effective EH&S programs utilizing data analytics as the core, required.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize internal systems, including CRS and Maximo, required.
• Two to five years of hazardous waste, PCB waste, procedure and policy writing and waste manifesting, preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lead/manage others
• Experience in a regulated environment
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Ability to read small print and symbols

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the workforce, prioritizing daily work assignments and following up to ensure work is completed safely, economically, and in compliance with agency requirements and company procedures.
• Partner with all levels of management to identify EH&S needs, and develop and implement effective, data-driven EH&S programs that improve environmental performance and protect employees.
• Participate in planning, leadership, and local business and safety meetings to integrate EH&S considerations early and communicate the organization's environmental performance.
• Create, review, and disseminate EH&S procedures, policies, communications, and HPI messaging, and provide EH&S compliance guidance across all Company activities.
• Ensure permits, registrations, variances, and required plans (e.g., Hazardous Waste Contingency and Closure Plans, Risk Management Plans, Emergency Response and Emergency Action Plans) are maintained and updated for hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, and PCB activities.
• Manage all hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, and PCB regulatory submittals (including annual reports, fees, and quarterly taxes), oversee QA/QC of the Electric Operations vendor manifest process, and drive continuous improvement of waste compliance systems (e.g., Maximo).
• Act as a primary liaison with regulatory agencies, including responses to information requests and Notices of Violation, and oversee compliance with the DEC Order on Consent associated with the Electric Operations Single EPA ID Number.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify environmental risks and develop, implement, and continuously improve mitigation plans, including guidance on compliant PCB spill response.
• Stay informed on changing regulations, provide input during rulemaking, and lead efforts to update company procedures, policies, and practices as needed.
• Serve as Hazardous Waste Manager Reviewer in the chemical review process and support waste reduction opportunities in chemical selection.