EHS Manager - Environmental focus

Veolia Environnement SA•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

Veolia Group is a global environmental services company operating across five continents, with nearly 218,000 employees. Its Water Technology Business works to address challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy as part of the company’s mission to support ecological transformation. The EHS Manager will work in the Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas area and provide leadership in environmental compliance, employee protection, and continuous improvement across operations, with a particular focus on environmental programs. The role is suited to someone experienced in environments involving hazardous chemicals. The position oversees environmental compliance programs covering air permitting and emissions management, wastewater and stormwater compliance, hazardous waste, environmental monitoring, regulatory reporting, and permit assurance. The manager partners with operations, engineering, maintenance, and other stakeholders to identify environmental risks, incorporate requirements into work processes and projects, maintain compliance, implement corrective actions, and promote environmental responsibility and operational excellence. The role also supports a positive safety culture through shared values and engagement, transparency, continuing education, and proactive solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least 5 years of experience across several EHS areas in a chemical manufacturing environment.
Experience managing environmental programs such as air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, environmental monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
Good interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to influence others and effect positive cultural change.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
Knowledge and experience interpreting, translating, and developing SPCC/SWP3 Plans, TRI reports, and Tier II reports.
Experience or knowledge related to OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping procedures, OSHA Process Safety Management, and OSHA VPP.
Experience using approved EPA sampling and testing methods.
Site security program experience.
ISO 14001 experience, including developing and maintaining programs.
Certifications in related subjects, such as CHMM, CSP, or CIH.
Experience with the SafeStart Program.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage EHS requirements and compliance implementation, including regulations, air permitting, wastewater permitting and treatment, and hazardous waste.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and other site personnel to incorporate environmental requirements into operating procedures, maintenance activities, capital projects, and Management of Change processes.
Coordinate environmental inspections and interactions with regulatory agencies, including inspection and audit preparation, responses to findings, and tracking corrective actions.
Integrate EHS policies and practices into the business.
Apply knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM).
Manage security of property and materials and alignment with Department of Homeland Security requirements.
Use the HSES Suite (Gensuite) to report and track incidents, near misses, hazards, behavioral-based safety observations, audits, Management of Change items, regulatory reporting, and associated actions.
Serve as a compliance liaison with outside organizations.
Recommend process safety features to reduce employees’ exposure to chemicals.
Oversee testing of air quality, noise, and temperature levels to verify regulatory compliance; perform or direct environmental monitoring required by permits or Veolia; and review permits for compliance requirements.
Evaluate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure its proper use and maintenance.
Work with consultants and contractors on EHS issues and maintain relationships with fire departments and third-party contractors to facilitate emergency response.
Investigate accidents, injuries, occupational diseases, near misses, and environmental issues or misses to determine root causes and preventive measures; follow up on corrective actions.
Report and review findings from accident investigations, facility inspections, and environmental testing.
Plan and conduct emergency and active-shooter response drills.
Modify and implement compliance tracking programs and recordkeeping systems; ensure effective EHS education programs and coordinate worker training on environmental and safety laws, hazardous-condition monitoring, and safety equipment.
Develop Job Hazard Analyses, support capital project design and implementation as an EHS subject matter expert, and support on-site contractor management.
Conduct monthly EHS meetings and training, scheduling additional sessions as needed.
Participate in or lead the Plant Safety Committee.
Perform other duties as assigned and necessary for operation and management of the business.