Senior, Environmental, Health & Safety Program Manager

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Manage the environmental, health, and safety program at the MSG and/or CSG location, supporting project operations, maintenance and capital staff. Responsible for ensuring environmental compliance by following all company, state, and federal requirements and regulations. Maintaining all health & safety programs, processes, and procedures at the location to ensure everyone’s safety as well as compliance. Main point of contact (POC) concerning staff, regulators, inspectors, and auditors regarding all EH&S programs, processes, and procedures.

Primary trainer regarding all EH&S materials for the location’s staff as well as visitors or contractors.

• Develop and continually improve the company’s overall environmental compliance programs and systems.
• Develop, document, provide training and oversee the implementation of the Company’s Environmental Policies.
• Manage, audit and document each facility’s compliance with the EMP and Load Program, utilization of and execution of the CATF and CMMS, as well as all site Environmental Plans through a team of Environmental Specialists.
• Develop, document, provide training and oversee the implementation of the Plans, Programs and SOPs for facility Operations, Laboratory, Regulatory Reporting and Environmental Compliance.
• Ensure each facility maintains permit compliance records, operations reports, and water quality sampling records and prepares various reports utilizing the computerized maintenance management and computerized process control/water quality systems.

• Design and conduct facility environmental compliance audits, in coordination with the Technical Shared Services staff and local staff. Assist each facility in resolving all deficiencies identified during the audit process.
• Lead company-wide programs aimed at optimizing water and wastewater system compliance and operations, such as the Partnership for Safe Drinking Water.
• Assist with operational troubleshooting and issue resolution of water and wastewater system process and performance issues.
• Participate in event management responses to support local facility staff in effectively responding to environmental compliance and operational incidents in real-time.
• Responsible for interfacing with local Environmental Compliance Specialists.
• Provide training, coaching, guidance, and direction, and provide feedback to assist in improving performance and development of staff.
• Participate in the American Water environmental compliance and water quality community, including periodic meetings and workshops.
• Contribute to the development of AW environmental compliance policies, procedures and practices.
• Monitor future environmental compliance regulations and changes, and ensure the company is prepared to comply.
• Management and oversight over the dual validation process as it relates to sample collection and sample reporting. This includes knowledge of the…