Manager, EH&S ChemLab Operations

Overview

The manager will provide oversight and leadership of the Chem Lab Operations team. The manager will lead Chem Lab Specialist(s) and technicians in Special Analysis (SA) and the Field Group (FG) in providing analytical and field sampling services in support of Chem Lab and Company Operations. This role will provide oversight of laboratory operations and work closely with customers to anticipate, plan and execute requested services.

The manager will ensure activities are performed in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), monitor and maintain the Chem Labs budget, establish and enforce department goals and performance standards, and identify trends and improvement opportunities.

The manager will provide oversight and leadership of the Chem Lab Operations team. The manager will lead Chem Lab Specialist(s) and technicians in Special Analysis (SA) and the Field Group (FG) in providing analytical and field sampling services in support of Chem Lab and Company Operations. This role will provide oversight of laboratory operations and work closely with customers to anticipate, plan and execute requested services.

The manager will ensure activities are performed in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), monitor and maintain the Chem Labs budget, establish and enforce department goals and performance standards, and identify trends and improvement opportunities. This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

• Directly manage a diverse supervisory team and provide indirect oversight to union staff.
• Provide planning, direct oversight and technical guidance to the Field Group and Special Analysis teams in the execution of their regular duties. Ensure close coordination between lab resources to efficiently support the objectives and needs of Lab customers.
• Liaise with project managers, planners, supervisors, EHS staff and others to understand their current and future sampling and analysis needs. Use customer information to plan Lab work and resource requirements in both the short and long term while maintaining capacity to manage emergency work.
• Identify and monitor trends to recommend process/program improvements to drive high quality work output. Ensure group compliance with relevant quality programs. Identify and implement program improvement opportunities and maintain a high level of effectiveness and expertise.
• Provide direction in the implementation of the Chem Labs environmental, health and safety programs, including completing Job Safety Assessments (JSAs) and Job Site Safety Exchanges (JSSEs). Ensure procedural compliance and consistent work product across technicians.
• Provide general administrative oversight of the Chem Labs Maximo records. Create and manage service requests, work orders, and ensure completion of equipment PMs and CMs.
• Develop and maintain a high level of expertise in the use of the Company's various computer systems such as the various financial systems (HR Payroll, Oracle Business Software), laboratory systems (e.g. Chromeleon, LIMS, Maximo), and the Microsoft Office products.
• Ensure instruments, vehicles and equipment are fully maintained and operational, and staff is fully trained, available (DOCs, licenses, etc.) and effective.
• Responsible for staffing the Emergency Duty Supervisory schedule and provide a responsible Chem Lab contact from all Company Operating Organizations during off-shifts and weekends.
• Respond to field emergencies on off-shifts and weekends including, but not limited to, PFT leak searching activities.
• Responsible for working greater than 8 hours per shift on an as-needed basis.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience or
• Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Environmental, Physical or Biological Sciences, or Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience including experience in a laboratory, related technical field, or project management.
• Master's Degree in Chemical, Environmental, Physical or Biological Sciences, or Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience including experience in a laboratory, related technical field, or project management.

• Completion of position-specific EH&S training within 1 year, required.
• Previous supervisory experience, required.
• Familiarity with the CEHSPs, preferred.
• Familiarity with environmental sampling methods and industry best practices, preferred.
• Familiarity with analytical methods, preferred.
• Familiarity with utility operations, preferred.
• Project Management experience or coursework, preferred.
• Experience with work management systems (ex Maximo), preferred.
• At least 24 college semester credit hours in chemistry, preferred.
• 3-5 years work experience in a laboratory, related technical field or project management, preferred.