Director of Environmental Affairs

Saltchuk Companies

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Accounting, Acquisition Integration, Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Coaching, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Conferences, Consulting, Contact Management, Contingency Plans, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Diversity, Due Diligence, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Management, Environmental Regulations, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Human Resources, Incident Management, Interviewing Skills, Lead Generation, Leadership, Legal, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Multimedia, Operations Planning, Operations Security (OPSEC), People Management, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Petroleum, Policy Implementation, Pricing, Procedure Implementation, Process Development, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Retention Programs, Risk, Risk Management, Safety Process, Staff Motivation, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description <-- Simple Share Buttons Adder 7.4.17 simplesharebuttons.com -->TwitterLinkedinFacebookGooglePinterestemailAbout UsNorthStar Energy connects a family of fuel distribution companies serving communities and industries across the Western United States. Our operating companies deliver petroleum products and lubricants safely and efficiently throughout Alaska Hawaii California and the Pacific Northwest.Each company maintains its own local identity and expertise while operating within a distributed model that leverages NorthStars shared services in finance & accounting legal & compliance pricing & supply human resources marketing and technology. Guided by shared values of safety integrity and operational excellence NorthStar provides the strategic guidance and collaboration that help our teams strengthen performance share best practices and grow sustainably.Together our 1000 employees form a network of trusted brands - delivering energy that fuels people businesses and communities every day.Learn more at www.nsenergy.com.Job SummaryThis position is responsible for overseeing environmental regulatory compliance for assigned NorthStar Energy companies which includes planning and implementing environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local state and federal rules and regulations responding to and overseeing spills and releases supporting acquisitions by performing and overseeing due diligence activities and managing existing remediation projects. This position is a designated Qualified Individual QI for spill response and a Company Security Officer CSO in accordance with 33 CFR Chapter H - Maritime Security. Additionally the person filling this role will be required to fulfill primary and alternate roles on one or more company Incident Management Teams IMTs.Essential FunctionsHires trains manages and coaches environmental team staff directly or indirectly to ensure maximum performance.Develops reviews and edits facility and vessel oil discharge contingency plans operations manuals security plans and related documents.Prepares regulatory permits and applications. Inspects facilities for environmental compliance.Tracks regulatory changes analyzes new regulations for applicability and develops programs processes or procedures for compliance with new and existing regulations.Owns and manages agreed-upon department budget.Effectively communicates with agency personnel industry colleagues contractors and coworkers.Leads and ensures management ofenvironmental remediation projects including developing strategy budgeting document retention internal reporting and coordinating cleanup measures with third party contractors in compliance with State and Federal law.Provides guidance to company personnel on potential or actual breaches of compliance regulations and recommends corrective or preventative actions.Completes all aspects of environmental due diligence including hiring third party contractors initiating and reviewing Phase I and Phase II ESAs developing information requests reviewing all provided environmental documents advising on compliance with State and Federal law and onboardingtraining of new entities.Integration of new acquisitions to NorthStar environmental compliance program.Provides regulatory training to staff.Proactively identifies best practices and opportunities for improvement with regard to environmental compliance and initiatives.Actively works to mitigate environmental risk and exposure for all NorthStar Energy companies including but not limited to seeking closure for agency reportable spills pushing contaminated sites toward closure interfacing with customers identifying and remedying potential exposures and advising on environmental position and compliance risk during acquisitions and divestitures.Actively participates in NorthStar Energy Business Continuity Group and business resilience development initiatives.Leads and facilitates the development and training of Incident Management Teams IMTs across NorthStar Energy companies. Includes initial development routine reviews and updates maintenance of contact matrices training of staff implementing facilitating and participating in various types of drills and exercises in a multitude of roles including without limitation Incident Commander Liaison Officer Planning Section Chief andor Environmental Unit Lead.Participates in industry organizations attending meetings conferences and training as appropriate.This position requires travel to all NorthStar Energy company locations.All other duties as assigned.Supervisory and Leadership of Direct StaffResponsible for all matters of employment including recruiting training development promotion discipline and termination.Comply with NorthStars Affirmative Action Plan EEO Non-Discrimination Harassment and all other HR policies and procedures.Effectively communicate regional goals and objectives.Provide direction and leadership to achieve company Core Values Mission and Safety Vision.Process employee evaluations in a timely manner.Direct motivate and develop employees for maximum performance.Education and ExperienceBachelors Degree in Science Engineering or a related field12-15 years of experience in multi-media environmental compliance or environmental consulting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience working with regulations andor regulators in one or more of the following states Alaska California Idaho Montana and Washington.Experience with fuel storage facilities and infrastructure tank barges and tugs preferred.Experience with air and stormwater regulations preferred.Professional credential such as Registered Environmental Manager REM preferred.BenefitsEmployer‑subsidized medical dental and vision coverage for you and your familydependentsEmployer‑paid life insurance accidental death and dismemberment AD&D and short‑term and long-term disability coverage401k plan with a 4 company match plus an additional 3 discretionary contribution4 weeks vacation annually9 company holidays 2 personal holidays each year one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.Up to 1000 per year in charitable matched giving program to support causes and organizations you care aboutUp to 5250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growthWe are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process perform essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Explore transportation and logistics industry job opportunities from Hawaii to Alaska

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