Environment, Health & Safety Program Manager

California Water Service

Job Description:

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, quality, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and is reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.

The Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Program Manager is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance with all applicable EHS regulations and controls including, but not limited to, air quality, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, hazardous materials, water discharges, storm water, hazard communication, capital projects, permitting and training. This position can be located in San Jose, Menlo Park or Salinas, CA and reports to the Director of Environment, Health & Safety.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Recommends, implements, and monitors EHS legal requirements, procedures, and programs to ensure 100% compliance; identifies and quickly resolves identified gaps

• Prepares and submits required regulatory reports including, but not limited to: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation, wastewater discharge reports, air emission reports, storm water pollution prevention reports, and hazardous materials business plans.

• Prepares, coordinates, and implements National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and air quality permits for stationary and portable equipment

• Serves as the EHS lead for all new property and business acquisitions in their region; ensures EHS due diligence assessments are conducted as needed and that appropriate action is taken based on the findings of those assessments

• Partners with Engineering and Operations on capital projects including construction, demolition, and water well and treatment system projects to ensure EHS aspects are incorporated in to the projects plans as appropriate

• Serves as the primary liaison with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies regarding compliance, inspections, and permitting. Represents Cal Water during regulatory inspections.

• Provides EHS regulatory guidance to key internal stakeholders including operations, engineering, and water quality personnel

• Develops and conducts EHS training

• Responds to emergencies including spills and system upsets

• Manages soil and water remediation projects to mitigate environmental impact

• Participates in and supports the Company’s continuous improvement program and projects

• May manage consultants and service providers

• Performs other similar duties as assigned

• Attends meetings and training as directed by California Water Service Company

• Able to communicate with internal and external partners and stakeholders in a way that consistently results in positive business outcomes

• Builds positive, lasting business relationships with internal and external stakeholders that encourages collaboration and innovation resulting in the achievement of corporate, department and personal goals

• Travel to remote sites required approximately 20% of the time.

• Performs work on-site in the assigned office location

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety, Geology, Natural Science or related field and/or equivalent relevant experience

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience working as an analyst or administrator in environment, health and safety, or related field  

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications

• Valid California Driver License

Salary Range:

San Jose, CA & Menlo Park, CA: $102,000 - $189,400 (DOE)

Salinas, CA: $91,800 - $170,500 (DOE)

Deadline to submit resume is OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity.  California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class.  The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.